Sunday, 26 April, 2026

11:57 PM

, Kuching, Sarawak

Author: News Desk

Sarawak Water installs water tanks to address water supply woes in village

KOTA SAMARAHAN: A water distribution system has been implemented to resolve prolonged water supply woes affecting residents of Kampung Sungai Mata. Deputy Minister for Rural and Regional Development Datuk Rubiah Wang said Sarawak Water has delivered and installed two large water tanks, each with a capacity of 5,000 gallons, to

Now a book on early Chinese leadership in Sarawak

KUCHING: A new book documenting the role of early Chinese leadership in Sarawak sheds light on how migrant pioneers helped shape the state’s social, economic and cultural foundations. Titled Kangchus & Kapitans: Chinese Leadership in Early Sarawak, the book by Sarawak-born author Dr Hing Yan Lee explores the contributions of

Over 690 early childhood educators complete training

KUCHING: More than 690 early childhood educators across Sarawak have completed training for the new Kurikulum Prasekolah 2026 (KP2026) through a series of programmes hosted by Swinburne University of Technology Sarawak Campus. The sessions were organised in collaboration with the Association of Kindergarten Operators (AKO) and endorsed by the Ministry

APACE strategic platform to nurture local aerospace industry ecosystem

KUCHING: The Asia Pacific Aerospace Conference & Exhibition (APACE) 2026 serves as a strategic platform to strengthen Sarawak’s aerospace industry ecosystem, particularly in local talent development, aircraft maintenance, and aerospace manufacturing. Beyond industry growth, the event also plays an important role in nurturing future talent by opening doors for students

Celebrity-themed concert boosts state tourism appeal

MIRI: The staging of the concert “Imran Ajmain – Malam Seribu Tahun – Live in Miri” on February 13 is expected to revitalise Sarawak’s tourism appeal, particularly in the city of Miri, in line with the targets of Visit Malaysia Year 2026. The concert, to be held at Eastwood Valley

GETS-WRP’s March and April intakes open for local graduates

KUCHING: Applications are now open for the final intake of the Graduates Enhancement Training Sarawak (GETS) Workplace Readiness Programme (WRP) for March and April this year. The programme, organised by the Sarawak Centre of Performance Excellence Sdn Bhd (SCOPE), is designed to enhance the employability of Sarawak graduates by equipping

Additional RM30 million approved for Sematan riverfront project

SEMATAN: RM30 million in additional funding has been approved to continue the Sematan riverfront project, extending development along the town’s coastal area and boosting local tourism. Tanjong Datu state assemblyman, Azizul Annuar Adenan, said the allocation will be used to extend the existing riverfront walkway to the Normah Seafood Family

Flood mitigation projects for Kuching presented to Premier

KUCHING: The Kuching City Flood Mitigation Plan Phase 2 and the Sungai Semariang Flood Mitigation Project were presented to Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg at the Satria Pertiwi Complex here today. Deputy Prime Minister, Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof, said the presentation which took place today was

SS gets up to speed on District Office operations

SUBIS: State Secretary Datuk Amar Mohamad Abu Bakar Marzuki made a working visit to the District Office here on Monday (Jan 26) to review administrative operations and engage directly with staff on issues affecting service delivery and workplace welfare. The visit reflected the Sarawak government’s commitment to ensuring public services