Monday, 2 February 2026

Author: News Desk

PRS unity key to addressing Dayak challenges, says Sikie

BINTULU: Strong internal unity within Parti Rakyat Sarawak (PRS) is crucial to enable the party to effectively address challenges faced by the Dayak community, particularly in rural and interior areas, says its president Datuk Seri John Sikie Tayai. He said cohesion among party members would allow PRS to remain resilient

Heed original spirit of MA63, Agong reminds MPs

KUALA LUMPUR: Yang di-Pertuan Agong Sultan Ibrahim today (Jan 19) called on Members of Parliament to return to the original spirit of the Malaysia Agreement 1963 (MA63) and cautioned against actions that could create tension between East and West Malaysia. He said MA63 laid the foundation for Malaysia’s formation by

Live elsewhere if you reject BM, says Agong

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysians who refuse to accept Bahasa Melayu (BM) as the national language are better off living elsewhere, Yang di-Pertuan Agong Sultan Ibrahim said today (Jan 19). He emphasised the importance of strengthening the national education system, describing it as crucial for nation-building, shaping national identity, and safeguarding Malaysia’s

Yap takes DAP to task over misleading ART claims

KUCHING: Kota Sentosa assemblyman Wilfred Yap said the Autonomous Rapid Transit (ART) project here should not be portrayed as a conventional bus or a rail system ‘in disguise.’ Dismissing opposition criticism on the project, he said such inferences lack proper research into modern public transport systems. In a statement Monday

146 to receive Sarawak state honours

KUCHING: A total of 146 recipients have been selected to receive Sarawak state honours at an investiture ceremony to be held at the Astana Sarawak Grand Hall, here tomorrow (Jan 20). According to a report by TVS, the full rehearsal for the State Honours Investiture Ceremony was conducted smoothly today

Flood-affected residents in Tatau receive food aid

BINTULU: A total of 626 residents from the Tatau district received food aid through an integrated delivery operation on Sunday (Jan 18). The assistance was directed at residents in cut-off areas around Kelebu, Kakus and Penyarai where flood-affected land routes had become impassable, affecting access to longhouses and public facilities.

Gerawat on site visit of road project to monitor progress

MULU: The implementation and progress of the Long Atip–Long Bedian Spur Road project came under review during a site visit by Deputy Minister in the Premier’s Department (Labour, Immigration and Project Monitoring) Datuk Gerawat Gala here. Gerawat, who is also the Mulu assemblyman, said the visit was conducted to ensure

Rebuilt village bridge now back in use

KUCHING: The Kampung Quop Dayak bridge, which collapsed following a landslide in September 2023, has been rebuilt and is now back in use after a collaborative effort involving the government, the private sector and the local community. Stakan assemblyman Datuk Hamzah Brahim said the bridge, a key access route for

Women urged to grab business opportunities to progress

KUCHING: Women in Kampung Segu Bunuk have been urged to continue transforming their mindset, remain proactive and boldly seize new economic opportunities in line with Sarawak’s aspiration to become a high-income state. Mambong assemblyman Datuk Dr Jerip Susil said adapting to changing times and embracing new approaches were crucial in

Red Eagle relaunch: A promise crafted in gold, built for tomorrow

RIDING on a long history, consistent quality, and a deep-rooted connection in local food culture, Red Eagle has nourished millions of Malaysian households for 50 years, starting with the well-known cooking oil. As consumer tastes changed over time, so did Red Eagle’s product portfolio, introducing sesame oil, bihun and other