Tuesday, 17 February 2026

Author: Alexandra Lorna

Tiong plays downs brouhaha over traditional seats

KUCHING: Progressive Democratic Party (PDP) president Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing said what is important is that people get to choose representatives they know and trust. Tiong who is Bintulu MP said this in reference to reactions to his statements at the Engkilili Harvest Festival celebration, pointing out that these

Noble to be charitable to needy, says Uggah

KUCHING: People have been urged to continue serving and helping the needy through charity programmes especially during festive seasons. Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas said efforts by charitable institutions such as the Sarawak Hun Nam Siang Tng, should be emulated by others on providing assistance to the needy.

Media practitioners, the bridge between govt and society

KUCHING: The media practitioners play an important role in reducing the understanding gap between the government and society. Deputy Minister in the Premier’s Department (Corporate Affairs, Information and UKAS) Datuk Abdullah Saidol said that one of the significant roles of journalists is to bridge the information and understanding gap between the

Onus on media to embrace change: Fahmi

KUCHING: Media practitioners can adapt to digital innovation to facilitate their tasks without having to sacrifice the integrity and principles of journalism. Minister of Communication Fahmi Fadzil said media practitioners are now in a new era of journalism, driven by rapid technological advancements and changing times. “The evolution of the

PUSTAKA participates in Kuala Lumpur International Book Fair

KUCHING: Pustaka Negeri Sarawak (PUSTAKA) is participating in the 41st edition of the Kuala Lumpur International Book Fair (PBAKL) held at the Putra World Trade Centre, Kuala Lumpur from May 24 to June 3. The PBAKL is the largest book fair in Malaysia, organised by the federal Ministry of Education

Minister condemns action to threaten safety of journalists

KUCHING: Journalists have the freedom to carry out their duties with integrity without facing pressure or interference from parties with certain interests, said Minister of Communications, Fahmi Fadzil. Fahmi said that he takes this matter seriously and upholds the right of journalists to report in order to ensure the public

Eight F&B entreprises display culinary creativity

KUCHING: The Sarawak Gastronomy (SAGO) Incubator this year featured eight innovative food and beverage entreprises aimed at fostering innovation, creativity and entrepreneurship in Sarawak’s culinary landscape. Director of SAGO Group Sdn Bhd Evelyn Teo said that the programme was participated by passionate individuals representing the future of Sarawak’s food and

Preserving cultural heritage of Sekapan from extinct

BELAGA: Efforts need to be intensified to preserve the cultural heritage of the Sekapan ethnic group to prevent it from being lost due to the era of modernisation. Deputy Minister for Tourism, Creative Industry, and Performing Arts Datuk Snowdan Lawan said the Sekapan people are a unique minority ethnic group

Vast potential to become largest rice bowl

RAJANG: The Rajang area has significant potential to become the largest rice producer in Sarawak, said Deputy Minister for Urban Planning, Land Administration and Environmeny Datuk Len Talif Salleh. He said it has such potential following the success of a pilot rice cultivation project in the Sungai Bapa area, Rajang

Dayaks urged to continue efforts to foster unity

LUNDU: Unity among the Dayak community in the state, despite their diverse ethnic backgrounds, is currently at an all-time high. Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas said this was best amplified during the many pre-Gawai Dayak celebrations that he had attended since early this month. “I was in Miri