Author: Amyra Varkisa

Banting-Gunung Lesong-Engkranji road expected to be completed in 2027

SRI AMAN: The Banting-Gunung Lesong-Engkranji Road Project is expected to be fully completed in the first quarter of 2027. Bukit Begunan assemblyman Datuk Mong Dagang officiated the earth-breaking programme with a miring ceremony at the project site on Wednesday (Oct 23). It is understood that the project, valued at RM80

Viral post about a teacher’s ordeal gets MoE empathy

KUCHING: A teacher’s emotional plea to stay by his wife’s side as she battles cancer has drawn the attention of the Ministry of Education (MoE). In a statement on its Facebook page, the ministry announced that it had granted leave to the teacher, Cikgu Din, to care for his wife.

TYT’s wife expresses appreciation to Queen

KUCHING: Head of State Pehin Sri Dr. Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar’s wife, Toh Puan Datuk Patinggi Fauziah Mohd Sanusi has extended her heartfelt thanks to Her Majesty Raja Zarith Sofiah, Queen of Malaysia, for gracing the Hi-Tea Reception in conjunction with the 267th Rulers Council Meeting at Istana Negara, Kuala

Uggah on the need to enhance PBB’s strength

BETONG: The victories in every election are the result of hard work and dedication of Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) members who steadfastly fight alongside the party, said Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas. The PBB deputy president stressed that the members, especially at the branches (ranting) level, are

Lan Berambeh Anak Sarawak a symbol of unity, says minister

KUALA LUMPUR: Lan Berambeh Anak Sarawak (Lan Berambeh) is more than just a gathering; it embodies unity, harmony, and shared love among Sarawakians, says National Unity Minister Datuk Seri Aaron Ago Dagang. The National Unity Minister said that over 6,500 people attended this year’s Lan Berambeh, including Sarawak’s top leaders.

Premier confident state airline to take off next year

KUALA LUMPUR: Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg has expressed optimism that Sarawak’s long-awaited state airline will begin operations next year. “Insyallah, all the issues concerning our airline will be resolved within two months, and we will have our own aircraft next year. “These planes will facilitate

Muddy water causes obstruction for SAR team

KUALA LUMPUR: The murky river conditions and strong current are hindering the ongoing search and rescue (SAR) efforts for the missing Unit Keselamatan dan Penguatkuasaan Sarawak (UPKS) staff members feared to have drowned, said Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg. “I do not have the latest update yet,

Premier grateful for increment in special allocation

KUALA LUMPUR: Sarawak Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg expressed his gratitude to the federal government for increasing the special allocation for Sarawak and Sabah in the 2025 Budget. “The amount has increased from RM300 million to RM600 million. The allocation for education also seems to have

Job offers for 34 Sarawak graduates

KUALA LUMPUR: A total of 34 Sarawak graduates received their job offer letters during the 15th edition of Lan Berambeh Anak Sarawak (LBAS) 2024 through the Kenyalang Career Initiatives 2024. Both Yayasan Peneraju and SLB offered jobs to three graduates each, while PETROS offered positions to eight graduates, Affin to

Tech booth attracts visitors

KUALA LUMPUR: The Sarawak Public Communications Unit (UKAS) exhibition booth became one of the main attractions at the Malaysia International Trade and Exhibition Centre (MITEC) during the Lan Berambeh Anak Sarawak (LBAS) 2024 Programme. Among the key attractions was the use of advanced hologram technology, displaying Sarawak’s Premier Datuk Patinggi