Thursday, 12 February 2026

Author: Alexandra Lorna

TVS, Astro team up for two major concerts in Miri

KUCHING: In their first-ever collaboration, TVS and Astro will be hosting two major concerts – Konsert MeleTOP TVS on May 17 and Konsert Berkat Gawai-Kaamatan on May 21 – at the Miri Indoor Stadium. Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts Minister, Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah, said the free-admission

DBP enhances usage of Malay and ethnic languages

KUCHING: Dewan Bahasa dan Pustaka (DBP) remains dedicated to enhancing the use of the Malay language and preserving Sarawak’s ethnic dialects (bahasa sukuan) – a commitment that is gaining strength with robust backing from the Sarawak Government. DBP Director-General, Dr Hazami Jahari, stated that various language and literacy development activities,

Unity the way to go for success, says former Yayasan Sarawak chief

KUCHING: True success is never achieved alone but through unity and shared purpose, said Yayasan Sarawak former director Datuk Mersal Abang Rosli. Speaking at the Majlis Jasamu Dikenang held at Hilton Hotel on Wednesday night (Apr 16), he shared how the institution was built on the spirit of togetherness, rather

Yayasan Sarawak director’s worthy of emulation

KUCHING: The remarkable 43-year career journey of Datuk Mersal Abang Rosli, from a humble administrative assistant to director of Yayasan Sarawak, should serve as a shining example for all civil servants, said State Secretary, Datuk Amar Mohamad Abu Bakar Marzuki. Abu Bakar, who is also the Deputy Chairman of Yayasan

Government strengthens SACOFA’s role in state telecom expansion

KUCHING: The state government is placing strong emphasis on the role of SACOFA Sdn Bhd (SACOFA) in driving the expansion of telecommunications infrastructure across the state. Utility and Telecommunication Minister, Datuk Seri Julaihi Narawi, said the initiative is also important to be implemented in collaboration with all agencies and telecommunications

Sarawak’s unified water entity name launching in June

KUCHING: The official name of the new Sarawak’s single water entity is expected to be officially launched in June, said Utility and Telecommunication Minister, Datuk Seri Julaihi Narawi. Julaihi said that the merger of the three water agencies that involve the Kuching Water Board (KWB), Sibu Water Board (SWB) and

Asajaya residents urged to rise with rapid development

ASAJAYA: Residents in the Asajaya area are urged to progress in line with ongoing development and to reap its benefits, especially in the field of education, said its assemblyman, Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah. Speaking at the Asajaya Hari Raya Aidilfitri gathering here today, Abdul Karim who is also

741 residents confirmed participation in NCR land development project

LUNDU: A total of 741 residents here received confirmation letters for participation in a Native Customary Rights (NCR) land development project, in an effort to strengthen land ownership and improve local agricultural infrastructure. According to Opar assemblyman, Billy Sujang, the recipients comprised 121 residents from Kampung Kendaie and 620 from

Batang Lupar 2 Bridge on track for 2026 completion

SRI AMAN: The Batang Lupar 2 Bridge is on track for completion in the first quarter of 2026, with construction progress now reaching 57.99 percent. According to Sarawak Public Works Department (PWD) Facebook post, the progress was highlighted during an official site visit by its director, Dr Cassidy Morris, recently.

Swedish companies explore green energy collaboration with Sarawak

KUCHING: Sweden has shown keen interest in Sarawak’s green energy development, with its companies poised to enhance collaboration with the state government to drive the sector forward. Sweden’s ambassador to Malaysia, Niklas Wiberg, said the potential for collaboration with Sarawak in this effort was discussed, considering that more than 100