Monday, 16 February 2026

Author: Alexandra Lorna

SEB celebrates contributions of 369 retirees

KUCHING: Sarawak Energy recently celebrated the dedicated service of 369 retirees at its 2024 Retirees Dinner, giving it an opportunity to honour their significant contributions to the company’s success. In expressing the company’s appreciation Group Chief Executive Officer Datuk Sharbini Suhaili acknowledged their role in shaping Sarawak Energy’s journey over

Analyst advocates win-win approaches

KUCHING: The call for one-third of parliamentary seats to be allocated to Sabah and Sarawak presents an opportunity to initiate a broader conversation about the balance of power within the federal system. Political analyst Dr Ammar Redza Ahmad Rizal said that the discussion on the matter must be seen within

Life expectancy in Samarahan among highest in country

KOTA SAMARAHAN: Samarahan district has recorded among the highest life expectancy in the country over the last three years. In the year 2022 and 2023 it recorded the highest – averages of 79.6 years for men and 79.5 years for women, according to data from the Department of Statistics Malaysia

Passion for reading cultivates critical thinking

KUCHING: Future teachers are encouraged to cultivate and deepen their passion for reading as it serves as a key gateway to knowledge. Institut Pendidikan Guru (IPG) Batu Lintang director Dr Abang Ismail Abang Julhi said that passion in reading should not need any campaign but must have passion from readers

Call to cultivate reading as daily habit

KUCHING: Youth today, particularly future educators, are encouraged to cultivate reading as a daily habit. Board Member of Dewan Bahasa dan Pustaka (DBP), Datuk Dr. Jeniri Amir said that this is because educators are role models for the younger generation, therefore reading culture must be ingrained in their daily lives.

Journalists told to uphold integrity,ethics and professionalism

KUCHING: Professionalism in journalism must be guided by ethics and integrity, said Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg. He reminded  media practitioners to continuously uphold integrity, ethics and professionalism in delivering accurate information to the public, especially in the rapidly evolving digital era. “In the past, people

New multipurpose hall for villagers

MIRI: A total of RM250,000 has been allocated for the Kampung Tudan Desaras Utama multipurpose hall project, said Deputy Minister of Tourism, Creative Industry, and Performing Arts Datuk Sebastian Ting Chiew Yew. He has successfully secured the funding under the 2024 Rural Transformation Plan (RTP) to kickstart the construction of

TYT attends 267th Conference of Rulers

KUALA LUMPUR: Governor of Sarawak, Tun Pehin Sri Dr. Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar attended the 267th Conference of Rulers at Istana Negara here on Wednesday. Upon arrival, Wan Junaidi was welcomed by the administrative officer of Facilities and Technical at the Istana Negara, Aseral Jusman. Also accompanying Wan Junaidi to

RM1.1 billion to replace old pipelines

KUCHING: The Sarawak government is replacing its aging water pipes across the state at an estimated cost of RM1.1 billion, incorporating a smart device system for enhanced monitoring and efficiency. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said the state government has allocated funding for replacing all these

S’wak explores new treatment technologies

KUCHING:  Sarawak is exploring new technologies in wastewater treatment. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said Sarawak has embraced environment-friendly technologies to ensure that the approach to wastewater treatment supports the broader environmental goals. “For instance, the state government is in the process of developing a new