Tuesday, 13 January 2026

Author: Alexandra Lorna

Join Green Day eco run on Nov 25

KUCHING: Public are invited to join the Green Day Eco Run 2023 organised by the Padawan Municipal Council (MPP). According to MPP, the run aims to raise public awareness especially to the nearby villagers and the public on the importance of environmental protection and recycling practices as well as encouraging

Jepak win ringing endorsement of GPS

KUCHING: A big win despite a low turnout during the Jepak by-election on Saturday is a ringing endorsement of the ruling Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) government. Analyst Dr Lee Kuok Tiung sees it as clear proof that GPS is the preferred choice of voters. Fellow pundit Professor Dr Azmi Hassan

GPS victory in Jepak cements confidence in development, says analyst

KUCHING: The triumph of Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) candidate Iskandar Turkee in the Jepak by-election is a resounding endorsement that development in Jepak will continue on its course. Political observer Datuk Peter Minos said the people of Jepak have spoken and endorsed a solid party for their win. “GPS-Parti Pesaka

Students get exposure in O&G industry

BINTULU: More than 400 primary and secondary students from schools in Bintulu participated in the Discover PETRONAS @Schools programme held at the new Mara Junior Science College (MRSM) here on Wednesday. The programme, aimed at cultivating students’ interest in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) was held in conjunction with

Low Undi-18 turnout likely; no issue for GPS

KUCHING: A low turnout is expected among voters aged 18 to 21 during the upcoming Jepak state by-election, said political analyst Dr Lee Kuok Tiung. He said this is because the voters referred to as Undi-18 voters are in the midst of studying at their respective learning institutions. “With the

Sarawak sovereign fund to remain untouched for 20 years, says Premier

KUCHING: The Sarawak Government is committed not to access the Sarawak Sovereign Wealth Future Fund for the next 20 years, except in crisis situations, says Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg. He assured the state government will only utilise the fund in cases of crises, such as

Nancy gives assurance on assistance for needy

KUCHING: Women, Family and Community Development Minister Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri has assured that assistance will be given to all, irrespective of their political leanings. As leaders, we never bother what party you support, we will still help you,” she said at the presentation of assistance here on Saturday in

Deputy Minister urges early mammogram screenings for breast cancer prevention

KUCHING: Women across the state are encouraged to undergo mammogram screenings to enable early detection and prevention of breast cancer. Deputy Minister in the Sarawak Premier Department (Law, MA63 and State-Federal Relations) Datuk Sharifah Hasidah Sayeed Aman Ghazali said breast cancer ranks among the most prevalent cancers affecting women, according

Further collabs in linguistics inked

KOTA SAMARAHAN: The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the Sarawak Dewan Bahasa dan Pustaka (DBP) and the Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (UNIMAS) will increase collaboration of opportunities, especially in the field of languages. UNIMAS vice-chancellor, Datuk Mohamad Kadim Suaidi said the matter was further strengthened with the renewal for the signing

Melayu Sarawak – Melayu Dewan dictionary launched 

KOTA SAMARAHAN: The Dewan Bahasa dan Pustaka has published a Melayu Sarawak – Melayu Dewan dictionary containing more than 13,000 words in Melayu Sarawak dialect. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg congratulated DBP for such outstanding publication, saying he was confident the dictionary could be used as