Wednesday, 28 January 2026

Author: News Desk

Azalina’s MA63 O&G claim ‘grossly erroneous’, says Senator Susan

KUCHING: Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Law and Institutional Reform) Datuk Seri Azalina Othman Said’s assertion that the Malaysia Agreement 1963 (MA63) contains no provision on the ownership of oil and gas is “grossly erroneous” and contradicts both historical and constitutional facts, says Senator Susan Chemerai Anding. She said

PWD Sarawak director conducts surprise visit to Jalan Matang project site

KUCHING: Public Works Department (PWD) Sarawak director Datuk Dr Cassidy Morris paid a surprise visit to the Jalan Matang construction and upgrading project site on Monday (Jan 26) to assess work progress and traffic management conditions in the area. The visit was aimed at ensuring that traffic flow remains a

SS reviews operations, staff welfare during Subis District Office visit

SUBIS: State Secretary Datuk Amar Mohamad Abu Bakar Marzuki conducted a working visit to the Subis District Office on Monday (Jan 26) to review administrative operations and engage directly with staff on issues affecting service delivery and workplace welfare. The programme began with a visit to the proposed construction site

CAS decision brings new hope

KUALA LUMPUR: The decision by the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) yesterday to allow the seven suspended Harimau Malaya heritage players to resume playing while awaiting a final decision on their appeal has given them new hope. The decision to grant the application for a stay of execution submitted by Facundo

BPHB strengthens community support with food basket drive ahead of CNY

BINTULU: Bintulu Port Holdings Berhad (BPHB) continues to strengthen its commitment to the welfare of the local community by contributing food baskets under its Bintulu Port Cares Programme. The programme, under the Bintulu Port Foundation, was held in conjunction with the 2026 Chinese New Year (CNY) celebrations, as part of

Sarawak government strengthens coordination of PR functions

KUCHING: The Sarawak government has taken strategic measures to coordinate public relations (PR) functions across all ministries, departments, and state agencies, ensuring that government policies and initiatives are communicated consistently and effectively. Deputy Sarawak Secretary (Operation) Datuk Hii Chang Kee said the move comes through the organisation of the Public

Senator: MA63 is about preserving rights, powers and laws of Sarawak …

KUCHING: The Malaysia Agreement 1963 (MA63) was never meant to list specific industries such as oil and gas, but to constitutionally safeguard Sarawak’s rights and laws as they existed at the time of Malaysia’s formation, said Senator Datuk Ahmad Ibrahim. He said the absence of explicit provisions on oil and

Political observer: Sarawak has no choice but to resist

KUCHING: Political observer Datuk Peter Minos has criticised Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Law and Institutional Reform) Azalina Othman Said for her recent remarks in Parliament regarding the ownership and control of Sarawak’s oil and gas resources. Minos said if the minister’s interpretation were correct, the federal government could

Elaborate electricity theft scheme busted in Stampin

KUCHING: Authorities have uncovered a sophisticated electricity theft operation at a semi-detached house in Stampin here, where illegal cables were concealed underground to bypass the property’s electricity meter. The discovery was made during a routine inspection by Syarikat SESCO Berhad (SESCO), the operations and utility arm of Sarawak Energy. Inspection

SK Datuk Bandar to get RM17.9mil building, completion by 2028

BETONG: The construction of a three-storey building worth RM17.9 million at SK Datuk Bandar, Saribas, Debak will commence this February, with full completion expected by February 2028. According to a report by TVS, Deputy Minister for Women, Childhood and Community Wellbeing Development Datuk Mohamad Razi Sitam said the project is part