Tuesday, 17 February 2026

Author: Alexandra Lorna

Unimas Primary Health Centre set to begin operations in September

KOTA SAMARAHAN: The Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (Unimas) Primary Health Centre (PKP) here is set to begin operations this coming September. In stating this, federal Works Minister Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi said that PKP is the first phase of the Unimas Teaching Hospital development project. “The phase 1 has been

Teacher in Orang Asli school named award winner

KUCHING: Taylor’s College and its student engagement arm, The Risers, have crowned Shawn Stanly Anthony Dass as this year’s RISE Educator Award winner. According to Taylors’ College, in a press release today (June 13), the dedicated educator who teaches in a remote village in Gerik, Perak, was awarded RM5,000 for

Draft paper on ‘K’ indicator heads for Cabinet

KUCHING: A draft paper on the issue of incorporating the ‘K’ indicator into the Malaysian Identity Cards of children whose biological parents are unknown will be presented to the State Cabinet for policy approval. In stating this, Women, Childhood and Community Well-being Development Minister Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah said the

UiTM body wins praise for developing young

KUCHING: UiTM Sarawak Alumni Association (Mitsa) has won a pat on the back for organising human capital development programmes involving secondary schools in Sarawak. In stating this, Minister of Women, Family and Community Development Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri said as a UiTM alumnus, she is proud of Mitsa’s achievements, which

Getaran Kesenian Melayu Concert showcases Sarawak’s rich Malay heritage

KUCHING: The Getaran Kesenian Melayu Concert, held last night (June 8), celebrated the vibrant heritage and traditions of Sarawak’s Malay culture. Distinguished guests at the concert included Sarawak Governor Tun Pehin Sri Dr Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar and his wife Toh Puan Fauziah Mohd Sanusi. Also in attendance were Premier

RM17b sought to fix health services

SEMATAN: Sarawak needs RM17 billion to comprehensively upgrade its healthcare facilities, said Deputy Health Minister Datuk Lukanisman Awang Sauni. “This includes not just replacing clinics, but also overall improvements to healthcare facilities across the state,” he told reporters after attending the Jelajah Agenda Nasional Malaysia Sihat (ANMS) Series 1 programme

Elevated roads for peat soil

KUCHING: Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg has urged the Public Works Department (PWD) to explore new methods for constructing elevated roads on the state’s peat soil. He acknowledged the challenges faced with conventional road construction on peat, citing examples like the roads to Asajaya and Samarahan.

Electrolyser assembly and distribution facility to boost hydrogen ecosystem

KUCHING: The Sarawak Electrolyser Assembly – Distribution Facility (SEA-DF) marks a significant step towards realising a sustainable, lower carbon future together. Senior Vice President, Malaysia Petroleum Management, Petronas, Datuk Ir Bacho Pilong, said the facility not only an assembly and distribution centre of high-quality, innovative hydrogen electrolysers and related systems

Abang Jo assures Petronas-Petros partnership in Sarawak’s O&G industry

KUCHING: Sarawak is not taking away Petroliam Nasional Berhad (Petronas) business, but are partners in the oil and gas (O&G) industry through Petroleum Sarawak Berhad (Petros), says Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg. Abang Johari, in refuting allegations that Sarawak has taken away Petronas’ business rights, emphasised

Scoot commences Embraer flights to Sibu

SIBU: Scoot’s new Embraer service from Singapore to Sibu will not only connect both places physically but also strengthen their cultural, economic and interpersonal ties. In stating this, Minister of Transport Datuk Seri Lee Kim Shin said the new service would be a bridge that facilitates not only travel but