Wednesday, 28 January 2026

Author: News Desk

1,105 notices of traffic offences issued by JPJ

KUCHING: A total of 1,105 notices for various traffic offences have been issued by the Sarawak Road Transport Department (JPJ) throughout the Ops Hari Raya Aidilfitri. It said in a Facebook post that during the operation period from April 18 to 27, among the offences committed were that motorists did

MORROW sees potential for sustainable urban planning in East Malaysia

KUCHING: A Singaporean consultancy firm sees potential for East Malaysia to balance economic growth with environmental preservation and achieve a sustainable future. According to MORROW’s directors (Business), Daniel Liu, and Li Yu Zhou the region’s commitment to promoting economic growth while preserving its natural resources and biodiversity provides an opportunity

Promoting Kenyah culture via food and handicraft bazaar

BY LILIANA SHERYN & JAMES WONG KUCHING: The Sarawak Kenyah National Association (PKKS) and Peng Leto Kenyah Sarawak have been urged to continue to promote Kenyah’s unique culture, food, and handicraft. Deputy Minister for Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts Datuk Sebastian Ting said he was glad to see the

Women assured of govt’s support

KUCHING: The Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) government is responsible and inclusive in providing support to activities and programmes that have been planned to benefit Dayak women. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said he was proud of Sarakup Indu Dayak Sarawak (SIDS) and supported its emphasis on

Preserving spinning top as traditional sport

DEBAK: The sport game of gasing pangkah (spinning top) is one of the traditional sports that needs to be maintained so that it is not forgotten by the next generation. According to Deputy Minister of Women, Early Childhood and Community Wellbeing Development Mohammad Razi Sitam, this traditional sport was an

Ministry welcomes 2,500 guests for Raya open house

BY AWANG MUHAMMAD SYAHMI KUCHING: The Ministry of Utility and Telecommunication hosted a Hari Raya open house at the Borneo Convention Centre Kuching (BCCK) which was attended by nearly 2,500 guests yesterday. The open house, held on the eighth day of the festivity, was a collaboration between the ministry and

Chinese Chambers of Commerce call on Brunei counterpart

KUCHING: The Kuching Chinese General Chamber of Commerce of Industry (KCGCCI), the Associated Chinese Chambers of Commerce and Industry of Sarawak (ACCCIS) and the Miri Chinese Chamber of Commerce and Industry (MCCCI) recently paid a courtesy visit to the Chinese of Chambers BSB Brunei on April 26. During the courtesy

Premier pays Raya visit to State Secretary

KUCHING: Premier, Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg visited the residence of state secretary Datuk Amar Mohamad Abu Bakar Marzuki in conjunction with Hari Raya Aidilfitri celebration on Friday evening. Abang Johari who was accompanied by his wife Puan Sri Datuk Amar Juma’ani Tun Tuanku Bujang, was warmly

Sarawak applauded as model state of unity

BY SARAH HAFIZAH CHANDRA & GABRIEL LIHAN MUKAH: Sarawak continues to be recognised as the model state of unity owing to its people living in harmony and prosperity despite the diversity in backgrounds. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said the state has been receiving this recognition

KKB presents financial donation to media body

KUCHING: KKB Engineering Bhd (KKB) has handed over a financial donation to the Kuching Division Journalists Association (KDJA) to support the welfare of the media practitioners here. KDJA president Ronnie Teo when expressing his appreciation to KKB, hoped that the community would also continue to support the media in their