Thursday, 15 January 2026

Author: Alexandra Lorna

Agong to go on Pan Borneo Highway trip

KUCHING: The Yang di-Pertuan Agong Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri’ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah and Raja Permaisuri Agong Tunku Hajah Azizah Aminah Maimunah Iskandariah have agreed to participate in a road trip of ‘Kembara Kenali Borneo’ from Sabah to Sarawak. According to sources from the Istana Negara, the 11-day journey from Sept 3

Chonglin Park road resurfacing project to begin next week

KUCHING: The road resurfacing project at Chonglin Park Commercial Centre here will commence next week, said Kuching South City Council (MBKS) mayor Datuk Wee Hong Seng. He said the project that covers the roads around the commercial centre will take about more than two months to be completed. “The building

i-CATS seeks collaboration with China varsities

KUCHING: i-CATS University College is looking forward to fostering collaboration with universities in China. Its Vice Chancellor Professor Dr Shahren Ahmad Zaidi Adruce said it can this way benchmark its programmes with many similar programmes in China universities. “Through these collaborations, we can share academic expertise, carry out reciprocal research and

Mustapha Ma receives Outstanding Chinese Muslim Award

KUCHING: Sarawak has no issues with using chopsticks or the word Allah, compared to some other areas, said Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg. In fact, he said that the people here are very open and able to accept the diversity that exists among the communities. “We don’t have

Country’s oldest man dies at age 113 today

KUCHING: Seliman Bandang, the oldest man in Malaysia, from Rumah Mulok, Klua Krian in Saratok, has passed away today (Aug 19) at the age of 113. According to a news report by TVS, Seliman, who was recognised as the country’s oldest living man by the Malaysia Book of Records in 2021,

Sports events able to provide lucrative income

KUCHING: Sports activities can provide a huge source of income to some individuals and institutions nowadays, said Minister of Youth, Sports, and Entrepreneur Development Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah. He said that sports are no longer associated with only health and social benefits. “Sports activities that relate to businesses have become

New mechanism on commercial sector subsidy soon

SEBUYAU: A new mechanism for subsidising the commercial sector is expected to be announced within this year. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said the new mechanism was to ensure that the recipients would not only depend on subsidies, but find ways to continue exploring their respective

Sebuyau set to experience rapid development

A wave of rapid development is sweeping through Sebuyau District, encompassing the creation of a new township, an administrative complex, 235 affordable housing units, and 214 shop lots. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg shared that these initiatives are set to transform the landscape of Sebuyau. “Sebuyau

Treated water supply projects to start for three Padawan villages

PADAWAN: The treated water supply projects for Kampung Petag, Kampung Sitang and Kampung Bangau are scheduled to commence in the second quarter of the upcoming year.These projects aim to address the challenge of untreated water supply in these three villages, according to Datuk Dr Jerip Susil.“These villages are part of