PADAWAN: A total of 16 Rural Transformation Projects (RTP) for the year 2026 have been approved, involving 13 villages under the administration of the Padawan Small District for the Mambong constituency, with an allocation of RM3.6 million. Transport (Land and Aviation) Deputy Minister, Datuk Dr Jerip Susil, said this when
BINTULU: The fire tragedy that destroyed 17 houses in Sungai Plan, Jalan Tanjung Kidurong here recently has drawn the attention of various parties, prompting an emergency assistance program to support the affected victims. Infrastructure and Port Development Deputy Minister, Datuk Majang Renggi, emphasised the need for accelerated resettlement planning for
KUCHING: Sarawak United People’s Party (SUPP) Bawang Assan chief, Councillor Kevin Lau Kor Jie, has expressed concern over the recent social media controversy involving Pending assemblywoman, Violet Yong. He urged all public figures to practise responsible communication, particularly when addressing sensitive matters involving public institutions. Lau said it was unfortunate
KUCHING: As Sarawak boldly positions itself in the global hydrogen arena, the Hydrogen Economy Forum (H2EF) 2025 will feature two influential voices shaping the global hydrogen narrative from distinct yet complementary perspectives. Scheduled for May 13 to 14 at Hilton Kuching, Institutional Affairs and Communications director at the Spanish Hydrogen
BY JACINTHA JOLENE & AMYLY YONG KUCHING: UNIMAS Holdings and KPMG have been appointed as the consultants for the development of the Sarawak Public Health Master Plan 2050 study. Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Dr Sim Kui Hian said the study, funded by the Sarawak government, will span a period of
BY GILLIAN NESSLYN & NEVILLE TIMOTHY SANDERS KUCHING: Since 2018, the Sarawak government has spent RM10.75 million on anti-drug programmes, with positive results in combating drug abuse, according to Women, Childhood and Community Wellbeing Development Minister, Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah. Fatimah stressed that the funds were invested to raise awareness,
BY NEVILLE TIMOTHY SANDERS & GILLIAN NESSLYN KUCHING: In 2024, a total of 11,408 arrests were made related to drug and illegal substance abuse across Sarawak. Out of this number, seven districts have been identified as red zones, namely Kuching, Samarahan, Sarikei, Sibu, Bintulu, Miri and Limbang. Women, Early Childhood
SARIKEI: Datuk Seri Huang Tiong Sii has allocated an additional RM100,000 this year for the improvement of facilities at Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan (SMK) Tinggi Sarikei through the Rural Transformation Programme (RTP). To date, the Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability Deputy Minister has contributed a total of RM750,000 to SMK Tinggi
KUCHING: Tunku Putra-HELP School was once again honoured by the presence of internationally acclaimed soprano and vocal coach, Katrina Saga, who returned for the second consecutive year to share her expertise with students. Katrina Saga, a distinguished soprano and vocal specialist renowned for her exceptional vocal technique, is an alumna
BINTULU: The safety of residents of Taman Belle Hill remains a priority following the latest landslide incident which caused prolonged anxiety among residents who have faced a similar situation for over a year. Minister of Tourism, Arts and Culture and Bintulu MP Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing recognised the increasing