Wednesday, 29 April 2026

Wednesday, 29 April, 2026

10:03 PM

, Kuching, Sarawak

Author: Alexandra Lorna

Sungai Tujuh ICQS Complex’s upgrading works 88% completed

MIRI: The upgrading project and addition of arrival and departure lanes, including the construction of immigration and customs counters at the Sungai Tujuh Immigration, Customs, Quarantine and Security (ICQS) Complex, has now recorded physical progress of 88 per cent. Minister of Transport, Datuk Seri Lee Kim Shin, said the project

66 Tanjung Datu residents receive Chinese New Year contributions

LUNDU: The approach of ‘ziarah kasih’ (community visits) and the presentation of contributions in conjunction with the upcoming Chinese New Year celebration in the Tanjong Datu area continues to reflect the strength of interfaith and interethnic unity that forms the foundation of social harmony in Sarawak. A total of 66

Sarawak to host global disaster nursing conference from Sept 17-19, 2026

KUCHING: The 9th International Research Conference of the World Society of Disaster Nursing (WSDN) 2026 will bring global stakeholders together to advance more sustainable and inclusive ways to protect lives and support communities during disasters. Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Dr Sim Kui Hian said through the conference, Sarawak should learn

New Para SUKMA age limits: Sarawak calls for immediate review

KUCHING: Sarawak has called for an immediate review of the newly introduced age eligibility limits and participation quota policies which affect the 22nd Para SUKMA Selangor 2026. Women, Early Childhood and Community Well-being Development Minister, Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah, said the policy changes – approved during the Supreme Council for

Sarawak targets 10,000 IPT students for free laptops this year

KUCHING: A total of 10,000 higher education institution (IPT) students are set to receive free laptops from the Sarawak government this year as part of efforts to strengthen the state’s digital education agenda. Chief Political Secretary to the Premier Datuk Fazzrudin Abdul Rahman said the move follows the success of

Dewan Bahasa dan Pustaka preserves Sarawak’s literary heritage

KUCHING: Dewan Bahasa dan Pustaka (DBP) Sarawak has taken the initiative to republish books originally issued by the Borneo Literature Bureau by translating them into Malay. DBP Sarawak’s Director, Dr Azizul Ismail, said that the effort forms part of a broader initiative to expand publications featuring Sarawak’s ethnic literature while

Indian women embrace digital era, launch website

KUCHING: The Sarawak Indian Women’s Association (SIWA) has taken a major step into the digital era with the launch of its official website to strengthen outreach, enhance transparency and expand opportunities for Indian women across the state. Minister of Women, Family and Community Development Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri, who officiated

Food basket assistance enhances community solidarity

LUNDU: A total of 100 people in the Tanjong Datu constituency area received food basket assistance as part of an initiative to ease the burden of families in need ahead of the Chinese New Year celebration. The contribution programme on Saturday supported by Yayasan Kebajikan Negara (YKN), aimed not only

‘Kamek Nengar, Kamek Nulong’ approach to tackle social concerns

SEMATAN: “Kamek Nengar, Kamek Nulong,” the official tagline of the Local Social Support Centre (PSSS), reflects a service approach centred on listening with empathy and providing genuine care to communities in need, said Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri. The Minister of Women, Family and Community Development (KPWKM) said the tagline underscores

Two RTP projects completed in Tamin constituency

SELANGAU: Two projects under the Rural Transformation Programme (RTP) for the Tamin constituency have been completed and officially handed over to the local community recently. The completed projects are the Farm Road (Jalan Kebun Kelompok) Upgrading Project, Skim Sekuau, and the Jalan Rumah Janting Upgrading Project, Skim Sekuau, both aimed