Sunday, 15 February 2026

Author: Alexandra Lorna

Unimas Teaching Hospital on track, says Fadillah

KOTA SAMARAHAN: The development of the Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (Unimas) Teaching Hospital is progressing well with construction already at 52 per cent. Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusod said the project under the Ministry of Higher Education, with Public Works Department (PWD) Malaysia as the implementing agency and Unimas

Putrajaya working on improving project implementation, says DPM

KOTA SAMARAHAN: The federal government will find ways to improve project implementation in the state in light of 11 sick projects in Sarawak. Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof said the 11 development projects have been classified as sick projects due to delays and various challenges. “In implementing these

Construction of Petra Jaya Hospital on schedule

KOTA SAMARAHAN: The physical construction of Petra Jaya Hospital is progressing on schedule, said Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof. Fadillah, who is also the Petra Jaya MP, said that the current efforts concentrated on procuring equipment and utilities to prepare for operations. “So far, everything is on schedule.

Ministry, MCBA to enhance border control over goods

KUCHING: The Ministry of Domestic Trade and Cost of Living (KPDN) will work closely with the Malaysian Border Control Agency (MCBA) to address leakages of controlled goods in Sabah, Sarawak and the Federal Territory of Labuan. Minister Datuk Armizan Mohd Ali said MCBA is set to fully operate at border

Border zones for sale of non-subsidised controlled goods

KUCHING: The Ministry of Domestic Trade and Cost of Living (KPDN) will identify special zones near border areas for the sale of non-subsidised controlled goods involving Sarawak, Sabah and the Federal Territory of Labuan. Minister, Datuk Armizan Mohd Ali, said this initiative is essential as subsidised goods are still being

NCR landowners urged to retain land

KOTA SAMARAHAN: Landowners with Native Customary Rights (NCR) are urged to retain their land, especially in fast-developing areas like Samarahan. Minister of Youth, Sports, and Entrepreneur Development, Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah, said that the value of land will continue to rise in tandem with the ongoing development in

97,903 NCR individual lots successfully surveyed as of Nov 30

KOTA SAMARAHAN: As of Nov 30, a total of 97,903 individual lots spanning 114,169 hectares (282,117.743 acres) have been successfully surveyed under the Native Customary Rights (NCR) land survey initiative. Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Awang Tengah Ali Hasan said that out of these, 32,061 lots, covering 46,601 hectares (115,153.58 acres),

Yayasan Keluarga Malaysia supports orphans and bereaved families during Christmas

KUCHING: The Yayasan Keluarga Malaysia (YKM) continues its commitment to supporting orphans and children who have lost their loved ones to the Covid-19 pandemic. In conjunction with the Christmas season, YKM chairman Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob visited two families here and met with new applicants for assistance. One of

SUPP and PBB have trusted partnership, says Sim

KUCHING: Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) chairman, Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg, remains steadfast in supporting traditional seats in line with the principles upheld by the Sarawak United Peoples’ Party (SUPP). In stating this, SUPP, president Datuk Amar Dr. Sim Kui Hian, emphasised that no negotiations are necessary,

SUPP reiterates passionate support for Premier, GPS

KUCHING: Sarawak United People’s Party (SUPP) has reiterated its unequivocal support for Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg’s leadership in advancing the state’s development agenda. SUPP president Datuk Amar Dr Sim Kui Hian said the party was dedicated to the Sarawak 2030 Nation-Building vision, aligning its efforts