Author: Amyly Yong

See takes all issues in his stride

SEE Chee How is not the kind of politician who walks into a room and takes over. The Batu Lintang assemblyman is more the type to listen first, speak later, and when he does, it is usually with that trademark calm. We caught up with him for a casual chat

Standardised regatta guidelines to prioritise safety and tourism impact

THE Sarawak Government is taking proactive steps to ensure that regatta events held across the state adhere to standardised guidelines and safety protocols. Deputy Minister of Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts Datuk Sebastian Ting Chiew Yew said that the Divisional Tourism Task Group (DTTG) has been established to coordinate

Over 55,000 welfare recipients benefit from RM98.8 mln in aid – Fatimah

A total of 55,184 recipients in Sarawak have received various forms of welfare assistance amounting to RM98.8 million as of May 2025 Women, Childhood and Community Wellbeing Development Minister Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah among them, 1,323 recipients were from the Bukit Begunan constituency, receiving a combined total of RM622,150. “Meanwhile,

A family man’s unbridled passion for printing

MORE than thirty years ago, Sii Hau Ung started a family-based printing shop with the help of his wife, siblings, and cousins. Today, his venture has grown into a thriving business with eleven branches, a factory and more than seventy people in his employment. Born in Tanjung Kunyit and a

Government is committed to providing quality early childhood education

KUCHING: Minister Women, Childhood and Community Wellbeing Development Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah calls for a reform in the early childhood education for a holistic and child-centred approach. She stressed that teachers play a critical role as the main drivers of this transformation, and must remain open to adopting innovative teaching

Honoring the unsung heroes of education

KUCHING: Being a teacher is not only about having the ability to educate students, but also about the dedication and passion to impart knowledge with integrity and sincerity, and guiding others to become something meaningful in the future. On May 16, teachers across the state will be celebrated and presented

MARA Sarawak grants benefit 610 entrepreneurs last year

KUCHING: Majlis Amanah Rakyat (MARA) Sarawak introduced four series of grants to support Bumiputera entrepreneurs and foster business growth last year. MARA council member, Ajar @ Siti Ajar Yasin, said that the four matching grants, namely MERIT, ADAPT, BEST and DIGITALBIZ with a total allocation of RM1.1 million, had benefited

800 Sarawak students absent from SPM 2024

KUCHING: Sarawak has recorded notable improvements in the 2024 Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) results, reflecting significant progress in both student performance and overall academic quality. These achievements underscore the ongoing efforts of the Sarawak Education Department (JPN) to drive academic excellence across the state. Announcing the results, Sarawak Education Director,

School programme drums green message in students

KUCHING: A total of 135 students from Chung Hua Middle School No.3 took part in its annual environmental programme, this time with a slight difference. The programme officiated by Kuching South City Hall (MBKS) Mayor Datuk Wee Hong Seng coincided with Earth Day observations which saw them engaging in clean-up

SDNU Sibu hosts ‘betabuh’ & ‘ngajat’ contest

KUCHING: The Cultural Bureau of the Sarawak Dayak National Union (SDNU) Sibu branch is expected to organise a Betabuh (traditional music ensemble) and Ngajat Dance Competition among the SDNU Sibu branch unit and the Sarakup Indu Dayak Sarawak (SIDS) areas on May 9 at 6:30 pm. The competition will be