Thursday, 15 January 2026

Author: News Desk

Abang Johari graces Shell Malaysia’s Aidilfitri Open House

KUCHING: Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg attended Shell Malaysia Aidilfitri Open House, themed ‘Shell Raya Bergaya’ here yesterday. The open house was organised by Shell Malaysia to celebrate the festivity with state leaders and industry partners. The event not only served as a platform to strengthen

Blood drive, charity fest this Saturday

KUCHING: The Malaysian Red Crescent (MRC) SJK Chung Hua No 5, in collaboration with Big Grain, will host a Blood Drive and Charity Fest this Saturday (April 5). The event is scheduled to take place from 9 am to 2 pm at SJK Chung Hua No 5 Kuching, Jalan Chawan.

Scout leaders attend Premier’s Aidilfitri Open House

KUCHING: A delegation from the Sarawak Scout Council visited the Hari Raya Aidilfitri Open House hosted by Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg at Borneo Convention Centre Kuching (BCCK) on Tuesday. The delegation was led by council president Tan Sri William Mawan Ikom and comprised of council

Festive open houses reflect Sarawak’s unity, says Piasau assemblyman

KUCHING: Piasau assemblyman Datuk Sebastian Ting Chiew Yew has stated that visiting open houses during Hari Raya Aidilfitri is a tradition he maintains. He noted that the gathering of different ethnic groups to celebrate together represents the true joy of this special occasion. “Hari Raya Aidilfitri is not only a

Basketball club gets grant for covered court

SARIKEI: The Repok Basketball Club is set to receive an additional RM100,000 for the construction of a covered basketball court at Jalan Meranti, thanks to the continuous support of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability Deputy Minister, Datuk Seri Huang Tiong Sii. Speaking about the initiative, Huang emphasised his commitment to

SABC marks Hari Raya with visits to Sarawak’s top figures

KUCHING: On the first day of Hari Raya, the Sarawak Australia Business Chamber (SABC), led by its president Rodger Chan Siong Boh, made notable visits to celebrate the festive season with prominent figures in Sarawak. The first stop was at the Astana, where the delegation visited Head of State Tun

JKN Sarawak denies allegations of delayed cardiology treatment

KUCHING: The Sarawak State Health Department (JKN Sarawak) has refuted claims circulating on social media that a patient at the Sarawak Heart Centre (PJS) experienced delays in receiving treatment due to a lack of on-duty cardiologists during the Hari Raya Aidilfitri holiday. In a statement issued today, JKN Sarawak addressed

DUN Speaker’s Hari Raya celebration filled with warmth and festivity

KUCHING: The Ramah Tamah Aidilfitri 2025 event, hosted by the Sarawak Legislative Assembly (DUN) Speaker, Tan Sri Datuk Amar Mohamad Asfia Awang Nasar, and his wife, Datuk Fatimah Iskandar, was filled with warmth and festivity. The celebration took place today at the DUN Complex. The event was graced by the

TNB’s tariff hike does not affect Sarawak, says Julaihi

SEBUYAU: The electricity tariff increase announced by Tenaga Nasional Berhad (TNB) does not apply to Sarawak, says Utility and Telecommunication Minister Datuk Seri Julaihi Narawi. He stated that the supply of electricity and water in Sarawak falls under the jurisdiction of the Sarawak government. He added that the Sarawak government

TYT hosts grand Hari Raya open house at Astana Negeri

BY NEVILLE TIMOTHY SANDERS & KAREN MASING KUCHING: The first day of Hari Raya Aidilfitri (Mar 31) was celebrated in grand style at Astana Negeri as Head of State Tun Pehin Sri Dr Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar and his wife Toh Puan Datuk Patinggi Fauziah Mohd Sanusi hosted an open