KUCHING: On Feb 9, all adult citizens aged 18 and above will receive RM100 credited directly in the identification card (IC). This is part of the federal government’s Bantuan Sumbangan Asas Rahmah (SARA) designed to ease the burden of rising living costs. The intention was clear— to offer quick relief
SARIKEI: The Sarawak Government’s commitment to improving rural infrastructure is evident with the completion of several key road development projects in Sarikei, significantly enhancing connectivity for local communities. Implemented under the Mesra Rakyat Project 2025, the initiatives include the upgrading and construction of concrete roads at Jalan Arak Sulai, Sungai
KUCHING: The 52nd Sarawak Age Group Swimming Championship concluded with a strong message highlighting the need for sustained commitment and more frequent competitions to ensure Sarawak continues to be a leading force in the sport. Youth, Sports and Entrepreneur Development Minister Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah spoke at the
ON any given afternoon along Kuching’s waterfront, you will hear a symphony of accents from around the world. Cat City is no longer Southeast Asia’s best-kept secret. While Bali drowns in overtourism and Bangkok’s streets overflow with selfie sticks, Kuching has emerged as the region’s refreshing alternative. Visitors arrive seeking
KUCHING: Hope Place Kuching, working in close collaboration with the Social Welfare Department, provided temporary relief assistance to flood victims across several evacuation centres following heavy downpours on New Year’s Eve that necessitated the opening of the city’s first flood relief centre. The non-governmental organisation made its initial relief effort
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
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
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
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
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