Wednesday, 29 April 2026

Wednesday, 29 April, 2026

11:09 PM

, Kuching, Sarawak

Author: Alexandra Lorna

Blanket social media ban may be counter-productive

KUCHING: Calls to limit or ban social media access for those under 16 should be weighed carefully against the developmental realities faced by today’s youth. Forensic psychologist and master hypnotherapist of Benfadzil Academy, Dr Benfadzil Mohd Salleh, said discussion on the matter should be approached with nuance, balance and long-term

Walking where others fear to tread

AT the age of 12, while most children his age were still fast asleep, a frightened knock on the door at 3.00 am changed the life of a young boy from Kampung Muara Tebas forever. In the dim and silent hours of the night, Mohd Jamalludin Nusi stepped forward to

ST colleagues bid farewell to Natasha Jee

KUCHING: Laughter, shared memories and a simple dinner session set the tone as the Sarawak Tribune team came together to send off their Chief Reporter, Natasha Jee, who is moving on to a new chapter in her career. The casual farewell gathering was organised by colleagues who have worked closely

Education Department delegation pays last respects

SRI AMAN: A delegation from the Sarawak State Education Department (JPNS) paid their final respects to the late Andy Roy Junran, headmaster of SK Sbangki, Lubok Antu and the late Angelin Kibin, a nurse at Sri Aman Hospital, in a ceremony marked by solemnity and heartfelt remembrance. According to JPNS

Over 1,000 acres near Samarahan Boulevard designated as permanent green zone

KOTA SAMARAHAN: More than 1,000 acres near the proposed Samarahan Boulevard has been identified for development as a permanent green area, forming part of the planned Samarahan Park. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said the plan is currently in the pipeline with the Land and Survey

Village Expansion Scheme growth brings rural areas closer to Kuching

GEDONG: The Sarawak Government is set to expand the Village Expansion Scheme (SPK) across the state, leveraging improved logistics systems and coastal road networks that shorten travel distances, save time, and reduce the need for residents to migrate to major towns. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg

Cloud-Based Clinic Management System expanded to 153 health facilities statewide

GEDONG: The Cloud-Based Clinic Management System (CCMS) has now expanded to 153 health facilities across Sarawak, marking a major milestone with 65 per cent of all health clinics in the state fully digitalised. Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad said the achievement positions Sarawak as the leading state in

Cloud-based clinic system enables statewide access to patient records

GEDONG: Sarawak has taken a major step towards digitalising its healthcare services with the launch of the Cloud-Based Clinic Management System (CCMS) at Gedong, enabling patient records to be accessed instantly across clinics statewide. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said the system will eliminate the long-standing

Quarters for federal and state civil servants under 13MP

GEDONG: Sarawak will build new government quarters across the state under the 13th Malaysia Plan (13MP), with the units to be shared by both federal and state civil servants. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said the initiative was introduced to address the long-standing issue of inadequate

Aid for victims remaining at flooded homes will also be assessed

BINTULU: Flood disaster victims who chose not to evacuate to temporary evacuation centres (PPS) will still have their situations assessed before decisions on compassionate aid are made, said Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas. He explained that he had never issued any directive denying aid to those who remained