KUCHING: A total of 96 personnel from the Sarawak Fire and Rescue Department (JBPM) were recognised for outstanding service as authorities raised concern over a sharp increase in open burning incidents across the state. Deputy Director-General (Operations), Fire and Rescue Department of Malaysia, Datuk Ahmad Izram Osman, said the recipients
KUCHING: Sarawak Energy has announced key leadership changes within its group to strengthen its organisational structure and support long-term growth. Group chief executive officer Datuk Sharbini Suhaili said the appointments reflect the company’s focus on developing leadership with strong operational experience and strategic direction. Yusri Safri has been appointed CEO
KUCHING: Sarawak’s bridge construction programme remains on track despite ongoing tensions in the Middle East, with no major disruptions expected to affect delivery this year. Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas said while global uncertainties may pose challenges, they are unlikely to derail progress. “There may be a problem,
KUCHING: Sarawak has lined up 852 infrastructure projects worth RM52.4 billion under the 13th Malaysia Plan (13MP), marking a major scale-up in development across the state. Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas said 287 projects valued at RM26.5 billion are currently under construction, while another 565 projects worth RM25.8
KUCHING: Sarawak’s long-term energy security strategy is anchored in a phased transition towards renewable energy, as global crises continue to expose vulnerabilities in conventional fuel supply. Deputy Minister for Energy and Environmental Sustainability, Datuk Dr Hazland Abang Hipni said the state had already positioned itself ahead of the curve through
KUCHING: Police are intensifying efforts to curb fuel smuggling activities across Sarawak, with operations currently underway to detect and dismantle illegal storage sites. Sarawak Deputy Commissioner of Police Saifullizan Ishak said the focus is on preventing subsidised fuel from being smuggled out of the country, which primarily benefits foreign markets.
KUCHING: The public has been urged to refrain from speculating and relying on social media narratives as investigations into a fatal road crash in Sri Aman are still ongoing. Sarawak Deputy Commissioner of Police Saifullizan Ishak said it is too early to draw conclusions, stressing that a thorough and fair
KUCHING: A burst water pipe has been identified as the cause of a road surface issue in the city, prompting temporary stabilisation works which were completed earlier this morning. Mayor of Kuching South City Council (MBKS), Datuk Wee Hong Seng said the affected area was patched up at around 9
KUCHING: Travellers arriving at Kuching International Airport (KIA) today were greeted with a festive Hari Raya Aidilfitri atmosphere as Tourism Malaysia stepped up efforts to enhance first impressions under the Visit Malaysia 2026 (VM2026) campaign. Officiated by Tourism Malaysia Board of Directors member Synthia Law Wan Chin, the welcoming programme
KUCHING: The proposed increase in Sarawak State Legislative Assembly (DUN) seats is now awaiting action from the Election Commission (SPR) following its approval at the state level. DUN Speaker, Tan Sri Datuk Amar Mohamad Asfia Awang Nasar, said the DUN has already approved the addition of 17 new seats, bringing
