PANTU: A new secondary school has been proposed for construction here to cater to the future educational needs of students in the area. Sri Aman Member of Parliament Datuk Seri Doris Brodie said the proposal was raised during a recent Parliament sitting and is currently under consideration by the relevant
CHAOZHOU, China: Kuching South City Council (MBKS) Mayor, Datuk Wee Hong Seng, paid a courtesy call on his Chaozhou counterpart, Cai Danqun, marking a significant step towards strengthening cooperation in the field of gastronomy. The meeting reflected the growing friendship between Kuching South and Chaozhou, both recognised under the UNESCO
KUCHING: The Sarawak Forest Department (FDS) launched GeoTalk Series 1/2026 as a platform to promote knowledge-sharing on biodiversity, forest ecosystems and community-led conservation within the Sarawak Delta Geopark (SDGp). Sarawak Forest’s Director, Datuk Hamden Mohammad, who is also the manager of the Sarawak Delta Geopark, officiated at the programme titled
KUALA LUMPUR: A woman from Taiping, Perak, has won the RM200,000 Dream Box grand prize under the ‘Bulan Bintang ‘Terrrrpaling Raya’ Powered by AFFIN’ campaign. Nurul Aqilah Radzuan received the prize during a presentation ceremony held at Menara AFFIN @ TRX. The RM200,000 Dream Box is the largest prize offered
SIBU: Tabung Baitulmal Sarawak (TBS) collected more than RM155 million in zakat in 2025, reinforcing its role in supporting underprivileged communities across the state. TBS General Manager, Datuk Abang Mohd Shibli Abang Mohd Nailie, said the total amount of assistance distributed actually exceeded the annual collection as the organisation also
KUCHING: Sarawak’s development agenda and key needs were the focus of a special state development meeting chaired jointly by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim and Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg at the Satria Pertiwi Complex here today. The meeting, which lasted about an hour, discussed
KUCHING: Residents in Batu Kawa here have voiced disappointment over attempts by a non-governmental organisation (NGO) to halt the second phase of the Desa Wira flood mitigation project, saying the project is crucial to protect communities frequently affected by flash floods. Recent heavy rainfall triggered mandatory evacuations involving 91 families
KUCHING: Local non-governmental organisation (NGO), Hope Place, has extended a helping hand to a 59-year-old mentally disabled man living in a derelict wooden house at Sg. Moyan here. Chin Kuek Chian, who lives alone in his late parents’ dilapidated single-storey home, is a recipient of continuous food aid from the
SARIKEI: River conservation works in Meradong District are being intensified to improve water flow and reduce flood risks in several affected areas. Federal Deputy Plantation and Commodities Minister, Datuk Seri Huang Tiong Sii, said the project reflects the government’s ongoing commitment to enhancing drainage infrastructure to safeguard the well-being of
KAJANG: The National Anti-Drugs Agency (AADK) will open special family visits for clients undergoing rehabilitation at Narcotics Addiction Rehabilitation Centres (PUSPEN) nationwide during the upcoming Hari Raya Aidilfitri celebration. AADK Director-General, Datuk Ruslin Jusoh, said the sessions will involve clients undergoing the Institutional Treatment and Rehabilitation Programme (RPDI) at all