Thursday, 3 July 2025

Author: Amyra Varkisa

I’m just being fair, says PM

KAPIT: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim clarified that the Federal Government’s fund allocation to Sarawak is based on fairness, not favouritism, aiming for balanced development across the state. In his address at the Meet and Greet with Kapit and Song Leaders at Rumah Robert Nanga Sebatu Kapit today (Sept

State-federal ties sweet for fulfillment of MA63

KAPIT: The relationship between the Sarawak government and the federal government remains ‘sweet’ as the promises enshrined in the Malaysia Agreement 1963 are still being fulfilled, said Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg. “Our leaders of the past had a far-sighted vision, as reflected in the legendary

Cooperation between governments benefits the people: PM

KAPIT: Issues in rural and remote areas, such as roads, bridges, and basic amenities, need continuous attention from both the Sarawak and Federal Governments. Prime Minister  Datuk Sri Anwar Ibrahim added that cooperation between Sarawak and the Federal Government is for the benefit of the people, and that is why

On-the-spot RM2m grant to stop river erosion

KAPIT: The Federal Government has approved RM2 million for the implementation of a river erosion control project in front of Rumah Panjang Robert, Nanga Sebatu. According to Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, the step is taken to reduce the risk of erosion that increasingly threatens the longhouse, especially during

Government’s ambitious initiative for Kpg Datu Lama and Kpg Hilir

LAST OF A THREE-PART SERIES After more than 200 years old, despite much development surrounding Kampung Datu Lama and Kampung Hilir, the villages seem to have remained largely unchanged. The houses were built haphazardly, most of them being wooden structures, with some in a rather dilapidated state, posing a danger

Spark the STEM flame

SIBU: The concept, delivery, and content of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) education require a big change to ignite student interest in the field, said Deputy Minister of Education, Innovation, and Talent Development Datuk Dr Annuar Rapaee. Speaking at the closing ceremony of the Smart Innovation Competition 2024 at

Public encouraged to get HPV immunisation at UTS

SIBU: Members of the public here are encouraged to get their Human Papillomavirus (HPV) immunisation jab at the University of Technology Sarawak (UTS). Deputy Minister for Public Health, Housing and Local Government Datuk Michael Tiang Ming Tee said a total of 2,000 doses will be provided during the two-day programme

Remembering the 2013 Kampung DatuLama and Kampung Hilir fire

FIRST OF A THREE PART SERIES Eleven years ago, on June 19, 2013, a devastating fire swept through Kampung Datu Lama and Kampung Hilir in Sibu, leaving 61 houses destroyed and more than 500 residents homeless. The densely populated village, composed mostly of wooden houses, allowed the fire, fuelled by

Fate of 500 fire victims remains a priority

SECOND OF A THREE-PART SERIES More than 10 years after the incident, the fate of the 500 fire victims in Kampung Datu Lama and Kampung Hilir remains a priority for the Sarawak government. Although some of the victims rebuilt their homes in the fire-affected area, which is located by the

46-door longhouse destroyed in fire, 330 left homeless

MIRI: A total of 330 residents from Rh Niga Sungai Tinjar have been left homeless after a fire ravaged their 46-door longhouse yesterday (Sept 27). According to the Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba), firefighters from the Lopeng fire station responded to an emergency call received around 12.17pm. “The 46-door longhouse