Tuesday, 17 February 2026

Author: Alexandra Lorna

MP files police report on alleged cheating and dishonesty

KUCHING: Bandar Kuching MP Dr Kelvin Yii Lee Wuen has lodged a police report recently regarding a suspected cheating and dishonesty case. Dr Yii said, accompanied by his lawyer, he had lodged the report to give a statement on a case where an individual name-dropped his name claiming he would

MBKS supports NGOs in organising community programmes

KUCHING: The Kuching South City Council (MBKS) will give full support and co-operation to all non-governmental organisations (NGOs) in organising beneficial programmes for the community. Its mayor Datuk Wee Hong Seng said that events such as the International Day of Yoga brings a positive impact on the Kuching community. “I

Five Sarawak cooperatives among Top 100 nationwide

KUCHING: Five cooperatives in Sarawak have been listed in the Top 100 Cooperatives Index of Malaysia, with revenues totalling RM93.5 million. Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Awang Tengah Ali Hasan said that the success demonstrates a very encouraging achievement and shows that cooperatives can also contribute to improving the socio-economic status

New Bomba station at Batu Kitang industrial zone soon

KUCHING: A new fire and rescue (Bomba) station will soon be ready to serve the areas of Kota Sentosa, Batu Kitang and part of Batu Kawa. In stating this, Stampin MP Chong Chieng Jen said that he has met up with Tiong Ling Hii, the acting director of the Sarawak

Sarawak government fosters agricultural sector

BINTULU: The state government will continue to collaborate with experts to create an environment that can boost the growth of the agricultural sector in Sarawak. “We appreciate the fact that Sarawak has been recognized by the World Bank as a high-income region in Malaysia for two consecutive years. “With this

500 to join Sarawak Day special thanksgiving prayer

KUCHING: Around 500 participants from various faiths are expected to attend the Sarawak Day special thanksgiving prayer organised by Unit for Other Religions (UNIFOR) on July 20, in Bintulu. Deputy Minister of Public Health, Housing and Local Government, Datuk Dr Penguang Manggil said that the event to be held at Dewan

Urban smart farming to raise living standards

MIRI: The new development approach of establishing urban farming project using technology at residential areas is an opportunity to enhance both living standards and agricultural productivity. In stating this, Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said that the development approach is to be implemented jointly by the

80 tourism stakeholders attend networking do

KUCHING: A total of 80 industry leaders and tourism professionals from Sarawak and Singapore attended the ‘Singapore-Sarawak Travel Connect 2024’ networking lunch at the Riverside Majestic Hotel Puteri Wing here on Wednesday. According to Sarawak Trade and Tourism Office – Singapore (STATOS) chief executive officer (CEO), Chew Chang Guan, the

Melexis opens its largest wafer testing site at Sama Jaya

KUCHING: Melexis, a global microelectronics engineering company, has opened its largest wafer testing site in the world at Sama Jaya High Tech Park, here. According to Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg, the new facility marks a pivotal step in Sarawak’s effort to be in tandem with

Five local startups emerge winners of TEGAS Pre-Accelerator Bootcamp

KUCHING: Five startups from across Sarawak, namely OINC Sdn Bhd, Koperasi Opah, Toclan Agrotech Company, Borneo Glamping and Teduh Jiwa Counselling and Consultancy emerged as the top five winners of the TEGAS Pre-Accelerator Bootcamp 2024 Demo Day Batch #6. The top five winners received a special prize award from Cradle