Thursday, 1 January 2026

Author: Ammar Mirza

PETRONAS and SPECA Sarawak commit to close collaboration

KUCHING: Malaysia Petroleum Management of PETRONAS met with members of the Sarawak Oil and Gas Service Providers Association (SPECA Sarawak) on Monday (29 Dec) to discuss the national oil company’s strategic direction for 2026 and opportunities for local industry players. The engagement session, held at Hilton Kuching, was led by

Tan denies allegations over project implementation

KUCHING: Padawan Municipal Council (MPP) chairman Tan Kai has dismissed recent allegations by Sarawak DAP chairman Chong Chieng Jen as politically motivated and factually unfounded, warning that such claims risk misleading the public about the council’s responsibilities in project execution. In a statement issued yesterday, Tan clarified that the grant

Family with sick toddler needs help

KUCHING: A family with a sick 21-month-old son needs help. Fahim Fathurrahman Mohammad Sait was diagnosed with dysmorphism — a condition characterised by abnormal body structure that may affect physical and mental development. The toddler resides in Taman Serapi Jaya, Matang with his parents and four older siblings. Despite appearing

Drainage works end recurring floods

SARIKEI: Rural communities in Bintangor are breathing easier after critical drainage works has been completed to eliminate recurring flood risks that have plagued the area during monsoon seasons. Datuk Seri Huang Tiong Sii, Deputy Minister of Plantation and Commodities as well as Sarikei MP and Repok assemblyman, remains committed to

Tagging children along for back-to-school shopping

KUCHING: It is late afternoon on a weekend; the aisles are crowded with families navigating the annual back-to-school ritual. Although the 2026 academic term begins in two weeks’ time, some parents opted to have early preparation for their children. As the new school term approaches, parents face the familiar challenge