KUCHING: Sarawak has strengthened efforts to expand palliative care services across the state through a strategic collaboration with Hospis Malaysia formalised with the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) at the Sarawak Club here on Friday. The agreement was signed by deputy permanent secretary of the Ministry of Public
KUCHING: The Land and Survey Department (JTS) Sarawak celebrated 50 participants who completed the recitation of the Al-Quran during its Ihya’ Ramadan 1447H programme on Friday (Mar 6). Held at the Menara Pelita lobby, the ceremony involved staff from the JTS headquarters and JTS Serian, as well as department retirees.
KUCHING: A total of 1,000 packs of bubur lambuk were distributed to residents of Taman Sukma here following the Asar prayer on Friday (March 6) at Masjid Ikhwanul Islam as part of the ‘Tautan Kasih Raya Kumpulan Senari Synergy’ programme. The initiative was organised by Senari Synergy Group as part
KAPIT: A ‘bubur lambuk’ roadshow and ‘SABERKAS Prihatin 2026’ programme organised by the Sarawak United National Youth Organisation (SABERKAS) Pelagus Branch brought festive cheer in conjunction with Ramadan while strengthening community ties at the Bazaar Ramadan Town Square Kapit. Deputy Minister in the Premier’s Department (Bumiputera Law and Custom), Datuk
MUKAH: Efforts to preserve the traditional weaving heritage of the Melanau community in Kampung Tellian Ulu are gaining momentum as local artisans continue to actively promote the craft ahead of the upcoming Kaul Mukah festival. Tellian assemblyman Royston Valentine expressed his support for the initiative by presenting uniformed T-shirts to
SPAOH: Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas inspected the progress of the RM36.9-million Sungai Paku Bridge construction project at Jalan Tanjung Sebekut here today (March 7). Uggah, who is also Minister for Infrastructure and Port Development as well as Bukit Saban state assemblyman, visited the project site together with
PAKAN: The Sarawak Government has drawn up several short- and long-term action plans to address water supply issues affecting rural communities here. Adviser in the Office of the Premier of Sarawak (Food Industry, Commodity and Regional Development), Tan Sri William Mawan Ikom said the measures are being implemented in stages
KUCHING: The federal government was urged to immediately table a bill in the Dewan Rakyat to increase parliamentary seats for Sabah and Sarawak, arguing that the move is essential to honour the original terms of the Malaysia Agreement 1963 (MA63). Persatuan Intelektual Pribumi Sarawak (PERANTIS) adviser, Wellie Henry Majang said
KOTA SAMARAHAN: Rapid development here, including road upgrades and modern transport projects, requires patience and cooperation from the community, as the area transforms into a well-planned, modern city. Deputy Minister of Rural and Regional Development and Kota Samarahan MP, Datuk Rubiah Wang, said the development projects inevitably bring temporary challenges
KAPIT: The RM23.5-million ferry project at Nanga Tulie, which had its groundbreaking ceremony on Friday (March 6), is set to improve daily river crossings for residents along Batang Rajang. The state government’s initiative will see a ferry capable of carrying up to 24 vehicles at a time. It is expected