Saturday, 17 January 2026

Author: News Desk

TYT officiates Prime Hajj Course for southern Sarawak

KUCHING: Head of State Tun Pehin Sri Dr Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar officiated the Sarawak Southern Zone-level Prime Hajj Course 1446H/2025M at Masjid Jamek, here yesterday (Apr 12). He arrived around 8.30 pm accompanied by his wife, Toh Puan Datuk Patinggi Fauziah Mohd Sanusi, and was welcomed by several dignitaries.

Aidilfitri event unites community at local bank

BY JASNITA AHMAD (INTERN) KUCHING: A vibrant Hari Raya Aidilfitri Ramah Tamah was held at Hong Leong Bank Mile 7 branch here, bringing everyone into a spirit of celebration. Padawan Municipal Council (MPP) Chairman, Tan Kai, officiated at the event. In his speech, he highlighted Sarawak’s rich culture of unity,

Orang Ulu community mourns passing of beloved matriarch

KUCHING: The Orang Ulu community is mourning the loss of a beloved matriarch, Datin Seri Devong Anyie, who passed away peacefully at 10.30am today at the Tajang Family Residence. Surrounded by her loved ones in her final moments, Devong leaves behind a profound legacy of compassion, community service, and cultural

Sungai Paku bridge assured to be completed by year-end

SPAOH: Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas reassured Spaoh sub-district folks that their long-awaited Sungai Paku bridge here will be completed by the end of this year. Speaking at a Hari Raya Aidilfitri gathering organised by the Kampung Spaoh community on Saturday, he said he had the assurance too

Premier visits renowned corporate leader for Aidilfitri

KUCHING: Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg continued his Hari Raya Aidilfitri visits today, with a stop at the residence of renowned corporate leader, Tan Sri Datuk Seri Bustari Yusof. Abang Johari arrived at Bustari’s residence at around 12.15 p.m. Among notable guests present were Deputy Premier

Yap pledges RM10,000 grant to support deaf community

KUCHING: Kota Sentosa assemblyman Wilfred Yap has pledged a grant of RM10,000 to the Sarawak Deaf Community Services Association, reaffirming his strong support for the empowerment and inclusion of the deaf community in Sarawak. As the guest of honour during a Hari Raya gathering hosted by the association last night

Water tanks boost for rural Serembu residents

BAU: Over 170 households in the Serembu constituency received a much-needed boost in the form of water storage tanks as part of the Sarawak government’s initiative to tackle prolonged water supply issues affecting rural communities. The symbolic handover ceremony, held in Kampung Kopit yesterday (Apr 11), saw 174 water tanks

Thousands attend Cahya Mata’s Aidilfitri open house

KUCHING: Sarawak’s racial and religious unity was on full display as thousands of people from all walks of life joined the Aidilfitri Open House organised by Cahya Mata Sarawak Berhad (Cahya Mata) today (Apr 12). Many also took the opportunity to dress in their Raya’s best and brought their families

OUM plants 500 trees as part of 25th anniversary campaign

KUCHING: Open University Malaysia (OUM) continues its mission to plant 2,500 trees in conjunction with its 25th anniversary celebration this year. In collaboration with the Forest Department Sarawak (FDS), the corporate social responsibility (CSR) programme titled ‘Save Our Earth’,  was held at the Sabal Forest Reserve in Simunjan. A total

Fire victims in Kampung Kalok receive timely aid

PUSA: The fire victims in Kampung Kalok here can now breathe a sigh of relief after receiving assistance from Saribas assemblyman Datuk Mohamad Razi Sitam. The donation was handed over by Razi during a brief ceremony held at the village recently. According to him, the aid aims to alleviate the