KOTA SAMARAHAN: Residents here have welcomed the construction of the Samarahan Boulevard, viewing it as a project that will provide a more comfortable, well-organised and accessible recreational space for the public. The development is also seen as an effort to enhance the town’s landscape while offering higher-quality public amenities for
SIMANGGANG: Andy Roy Junran and Angelin Kibin were laid to rest today (Jan 18), with their children, family, and friends present to pay their last respects. The ceremony began around 8.00 am with prayers led by VLC Church Sri Aman, followed by a last respects ceremony by the victims’ relatives
PADAWAN: The third series of Pesta Makan Durian drew huge crowds, with more than 2,000 durians collected for the festival and enjoyed by visitors. Mambong state assemblyman, Datuk Dr Jerip Susil, said the event has been held for three consecutive years as part of ongoing efforts to promote local durian
PADAWAN: Kampung Sadir has officially been designated as a Geo Park Village from December 22 until December 31, 2027, making it an important component of the Sarawak Delta Geopark development. Village chief, Bobyham William, said the recognition highlights the village’s geological value and natural beauty. “This recognition also include our
KUCHING: What began as casual curiosity while scrolling through social media in 2021 has grown into an award-winning passion for a Sarawak-based teacher, proving that compelling photography does not always require expensive equipment. Kevin Pudun Dennis, a Lun Bawang from Ba’kelalan who prefers to remain focused on his work rather
KUCHING: The development of the second stretch linking the Batang Samarahan bridge to the Batang Sejingkat bridge is progressing, though slightly behind schedule. Deputy Minister for Infrastructure and Port Development, Datuk Aidel Lariwoo, has urged the contractor to accelerate works as the project has strategic importance. “One of the remaining
KUCHING: A total of 12 temporary evacuation centres (PPS) has been activated across Sarawak following flooding in several areas, including landslide incident, with 1,270 people from 326 families affected so far as of 6:00 pm today. Federal Minister for Women, Family and Community Development, Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri, said Stapok
SIMUNJAN: The body of a 19-year-old Indonesian, who fell into a large drain at an oil palm plantation in the early morning of New Year’s Day, has been found by a search and rescue team. The body of the teenager, identified as Rendi, was discovered by the search party at
KUCHING: Sarawak joins the nationwide launch of Visit Malaysia Year 2026 (VM2026) with welcoming events held at nine key entry points, including airports and land borders across the state. Minister for Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts, Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah, said events were held at Kuching International
PADAWAN: Continuous development, advancement of the education agenda, and the strengthening of welfare initiatives for the Puncak Borneo parliamentary constituency will be continued in 2026. Puncak Borneo Member of Parliament (MP), Datuk Willie Mongin, expressed his hope that within his parliamentary constituency, all basic needs will be given due attention,