Thursday, 12 February 2026

Author: Alverdtekoster Anyap

Another drop recorded in cases

KUCHING: Sarawak once again experienced a slight drop of Covid-19 cases to 255 yesterday from the previous day’s 292, bringing the total to 249,091. The Sarawak Disaster Management Committee (SDMC) said that there were 248 categories 1 and 2 cases and only seven cases from categories 3, 4 and 5.

Mambong attains 60 pct internet access coverage

SIBURAN: Mambong has achieved 60 per cent internet access coverage, said its incumbent Datuk Dr Jerip Susil. Thanks to the involvement of the Sarawak Multimedia Authority (SMA) via Sarawak Rural Broadband Network (MYSRBN), he said the rural areas now enjoyed internet access which will be utilised during the upcoming 12th

Kuching first gastronomy city listed as UCCN member

KUCHING: Kuching City has been accepted as a member of the Unesco Creative Cities Network (UCCN) in the field of gastronomy. “We are proud because Kuching is the first city in Malaysia which is admitted to the UCCN list. “I wish to congratulate both Kuching South City Council (MBKS) and

Sarawak’s overall Covid-19 case tally now at 248,544

KUCHING: Sarawak experienced a slight increase in Covid-19 infections on Thursday (Nov 18), clocking 311 cases compared to the previous day’s 300, bringing the overall tally to 248,544. Of the 311, 301 cases were Categories 1 and 2 while the rest were Categories 3, 4 and 5. The Sarawak Disaster

Greater Bau: Infrastructure must be first before other things

KUCHING: Infrastructural facilities are the first things that need to be provided in order to create a Greater Bau. As Sarawak is moving towards becoming a developed state, infrastructural facilities and amenities must be put in place before moving on to other matters, said Tasik Biru incumbent assemblyman Datuk Henry

Hidden gems hold out potential for Greater Bau

KUCHING: Much remains to be discovered in Bau which may be lost with the advancement of modernisation. “Therefore, a lot of efforts will have to be made to achieve a Greater Bau,” said Sehati Research Institute director Dr Voon Jan Cham.  Its progress is fully dependent on its multiracial communities,

Rural farmers get to know Musang King potential

BANDAR SIMANGGANG: The Musang King durian has in recent years captured a sizeable slice of the market and agriculture officials here are eager to get rural farmers benefit from its potential. A Musang King durian module was introduced to 120 participants from nine longhouses recently under the government’s Agriculture Community

Sarawak sees Covid-19 cases drop to 406

KUCHING: Sarawak recorded a significant drop of Covid-19 daily cases to 406 from 480 previously, bringing the total to 246,264 so far. The number of categories 1 and 2 cases are 403 while categories 3, 4 and 5 cases recorded only six, said Sarawak Disaster Management Committee (SDMC) in its

Donate art pieces, local artists urged

KUCHING: Local artists are encouraged to contribute to the needy through their artworks. Batu Kitang incumbent assemblyman Lo Khere Chiang said the Art for Heart charity platform is a good example for artists such as painters or photographers to help and contribute to the community. “Through this charity, we can

Bidayuh artistes good for global stage

KUCHING: Bidayuh musicians and artistes who have great musical talents and creativity have the potential to compete at a global stage and beyond. “With their musical talents and creativity, I think it will be possible for them to be at national or international level to show people that Bidayuh musicians