Monday, 27 April, 2026

5:09 PM

, Kuching, Sarawak

Author: News Desk

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

Sarawak strengthens it science, engineering culture

KUCHING:  Sarawak is strengthening its science and engineering culture with the development of Sarawak Science Centre and Borneo Astronomy Centre in Santubong. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said these institutions are set to inspire curiosity, strengthen Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) literacy, and encourage young

Unesco gastronomy cities Kuching and Madinah deepen cooperation

KUCHING: Two Unesco Creative Cities of Gastronomy are deepening international collaboration through the universal language of food, using gastronomy as a platform to promote cultural understanding and goodwill. The Saudi Culinary Arts Commission, led by Majid Almuhanna, paid a courtesy call on Kuching South City Council (MBKS) mayor Datuk Wee

Governor, wife attend Foundation dinner

KUCHING: Head of State, Tun Pehin Sri Dr Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar and his wife, Toh Puan Datuk Patinggi Fauziah Mohd Sanusi attended a dinner hosted by Tun Jugah Foundation chairman Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Leonard Linggi Jugah on Monday (Jan 26). The dinner, co-hosted by Datuk Seri J.C. Fong and Datin

YPS enters new five-year phase to strengthen unity agenda

KUCHING: Yayasan Perpaduan Sarawak (YPS) is repositioning itself as a key driver of unity initiatives in Sarawak as it enters a new five-year phase following its Retreat 2026. According to a press release from the foundation, the retreat marked the official launch of YPS’ 2026–2030 strategic plan, setting a clearer