Tuesday, 13 January 2026

Author: Alexandra Lorna

School declared unsafe; need for temporary building

TANJONG MANIS: A temporary building will have to be put up immediately to accommodate more than 200 students and teaching staff of SK Orang Kaya Muda Pakeri, Paloh which has been declared unsafe for use. Deputy Minister in the Sarawak Premier’s Department (Corporate Affairs, Information and UKAS) Datuk Abdullah Saidol

Space Apps Challenge aims to nurture STEM icons

KUCHING: The NASA Space Apps Sarawak Challenge is an initiative to demonstrate the commitment to developing young Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) talents in Sarawak. Education, Innovation and Talent Development Minister, Datuk Seri Roland Sagah said it is aimed at nurturing STEM icons, who can provide peer inspiration to

Former civil servant is GPS candidate

BINTULU: National Anti-Drug Agency (AADK) Sarawak former director Iskandar Turkee, 54, is Gabungan Parti Sarawak’s (GPS) candidate for the Jepak by-election. GPS chairman and Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said Iskandar was chosen by consensus within Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB), with support from the state

GPS names Iskandar as Jepak candidate

BINTULU: National Anti-Drug Agency (AADK) Sarawak former director Iskandar Turkee from Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) has been named as the Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) candidate for the Jepak by-election. Premier and PBB president Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg announced at the Margherita Plaza Hotel here today.

Abang Johari expected to flag off Sarawak Regatta

KUCHING: The Sarawak Regatta, scheduled for October 28 at Waterfront Kuching, is expected to be graced and inaugurated by Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg. Abang Johari is also expected to be present to witness the highlight of the Sarawak Regatta, the Raja Sungai (King of the

Nearly all dogs vaccinated by state vets

KUCHING: The Department of Veterinary Services’ (DVS) Immune Belt Enforcement Team (IBET) reports that it has successfully vaccinated 95 per cent of dogs in Sarawak. Minister of Food Industry, Commodity, and Regional Development Datuk Seri Dr Stephen Rundi Utom said that many of the dogs vaccinated were unregistered and unlicensed.

Zahid wants other states to emulate Sarawak

KUCHING: Other states in Malaysia are called to emulate Sarawak in establishing regional development agencies in empowering the progress of the state, especially the rural areas. Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Zahid Hamidi said such efforts by the Sarawak government should be praised and followed. “The progress that has

Unity Government ready to assist GPS in Jepak

UCHING: The Unity Government is prepared to assist Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) in facing the Jepak state by-election. Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi said this was should the state coalition party sought the assistance of the federal government. “However, I believe GPS has a strong machinery

The power of love, compassion

Book Title: Almond: A NovelISBN: 9780062961389Author: Sohn Won-pyungPublisher: HarperCollinsPublication Year: 2021Price: RM54.95 Love is what makes a person human, as well as what makes a monster. – Sohn Won-pyung “Almond: A Novel” by Sohn Won-pyung is a story about the life of a teenage Korean boy named Yunjae who has a brain