Tuesday, 17 February 2026

Author: Alexandra Lorna

Kampung Pemukat, Lawas fire victims to get assistance, assures Awang Tengah

LAWAS: Fire victims at Kampung Pemukat, Kuala Lawas here will continue receiving assistance, including rebuilding their homes, says Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Awang Tengah Ali Hasan. He said the cause of the fire and the total amount of losses are still under investigation. “We will continue to assist the fire

Swinburne opens next generation upgraded campus

KUCHING: Swinburne University of Technology Sarawak Campus has marked a pivotal milestone with the official unveiling of its upgraded campus, positioning the next generation university at the forefront of higher education. Swinburne University of Technology’s Vice-Chancellor and President Professor Pascale Quester said the transformative project demonstrated Swinburne’s promise to be

ART station to be built at Swinburne Sarawak

KUCHING: One of the Autonomous Rapid Transit (ART) stations will be located at the Swinburne University of Technology Sarawak Campus here, said Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg. He said the university’s location is very central in the state move to upgrade the city’s public transportation system.

Students must gear for future challenges

KUCHING: Students are encouraged to define their own success and be prepared for the challenges that come with either furthering their studies at higher levels or entering the workforce. In stating this, Tupong assemblyman Fazzrudin Abdul Rahman, who is also the chief political secretary to the Premier, said that in

Sarawak, Sabah diesel subsidy rationalisation exemption due to higher usage – PM

KUCHING: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has clarified the federal government’s decision to exempt Sarawak and Sabah from the diesel subsidy rationalisation exercise, citing higher diesel usage in these states compared to Peninsular Malaysia. He said the exemption was not due to demands or pressures but rather based on

Dayak athletes honoured at 2024 Gawai Dayak Gala Dinner

KUCHING: The 2024 state-level Gawai Dayak Gala Dinner at the Borneo Convention Centre Kuching (BCCK) featured the presentation of the 2024 Dayak Youth Sports Icon Award to four Sarawakian athletes. This award recognizes and appreciates Dayak athletes who have brought honour to both Malaysia and Sarawak on the international sports

PM: Political stability and clear policies propel Sarawak’s economic rise

KUCHING: Sarawak’s political stability and clear policies have transformed it into an economic giant in the country, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. He attributed this success to the strong leadership of the state Cabinet, led by Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg. “Premier has emphasised

Anwar attends state-level Gawai Dayak gala dinner

KUCHING: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim last night joined state leaders and people of Sarawak for the 2024 state-level Gawai Dayak Gala Dinner at Borneo Convention Centre Kuching (BCCK). Upon his arrival at the venue, he was welcomed by Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg, Deputy

Sarawak sets aside RM200 mil for dilapidated schools, clinics

KUCHING: The Sarawak government is setting aside RM200 million in financial allocation to expedite the development of dilapidated schools and clinics in rural areas. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said the state government will advance the allocation which will be reimbursed by the federal government later.

Vital to educate children as skilled workforce

LIMBANG: Educating children is essential for developing experts and skilled workers in Sarawak to support the state’s rapid growth. According to federal Deputy Minister of Transport Datuk Hasbi Habibollah, the natural resources in Sarawak need to be harnessed by local children as the workforce to implement the development agenda outlined