BALINGIAN: More than 250 packets of briyani rice were distributed on Monday (March 2) at Pekan Lama Balingian during a Ramadan programme designed to strengthen community ties. The Briyani Rice Distribution event was jointly organised by SABERKAS Balingian Branch, Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) Youth N58 Balingian, the N58 Balingian
KAPIT: The groundbreaking ceremony for the the Nanga Tulie (Batang Rajang) ferry operation project is scheduled to be held on March 6. The project aims to improve connectivity for residents in the Nanga Tulie area and enhance mobility across the Rajang River. The project, estimated to cost over RM23 million, is
KUCHING: In a move to accelerate Sarawak’s digital transformation, a high-level delegation from the Ministry of Utility and Telecommunication Sarawak (MUT) met with global technology company Ericsson on the sidelines of the Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2026 at Fira Gran Via, Barcelona on Monday (Mar 2). Deputy Minister for Utility
BARCELONA: A high-level delegation from the Ministry of Utility and Telecommunication (MUT) met with global ICT company ZTE on the sidelines of the Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2026 on Monday (Mar 2) to explore potential collaboration opportunities. Deputy Minister for Utility and Telecommunication Datuk Liwan Lagang said ZTE’s experience in
KUCHING: A spirit of reflection and compassion marked the breaking of fast and congregational prayers with the Premier of Sarawak, as the Kuching North City Commission (DBKU) hosted 16 orphans and special needs children from Pusat Kebajikan Jumaani at the Satria Pertiwi Complex on Monday (Mar 2). Smiles and excitement
SARIKEI: The Sarikei Landowners Association’s 2026 Chinese New Year celebration brought the community together to honour senior citizens, recognise top students and reaffirm support for education. Deputy Minister of Plantation and Commodities Datuk Seri Huang Tiong Sii said such gatherings play an important role in strengthening unity within the community.
BELAGA: The preservation of indigenous customs in Sarawak is not merely a cultural obligation but a living legal foundation that must be safeguarded for future generations. Deputy Minister in the Premier’s Department (Bumiputera Law and Custom), Datuk Jefferson Jamit Unyat stated this during a work visit to the Belaga Native
KUCHING: The Pre-Council Meeting held on Sunday (March 1) in Kuala Lumpur served as an early coordination and consolidation platform ahead of the Technical Committee Meeting under the Malaysia Agreement 1963 Implementation Action Council (MTPMA63). Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Awang Tengah Ali Hasan chaired the Pre-Council Meeting, which was held
KUALA LUMPUR: Sri Aman MP Datuk Seri Doris Brodie has backed the proposed 10 year term limit for the Prime Minister, calling it a vital reform to strengthen governance and investor confidence. She said the Constitution Amendment Bill 2026 should be viewed as a structural reform rather than merely a
KUCHING: Six compound notices were handed to individuals found smoking in prohibited areas during a two-day integrated enforcement operation in the city from Feb 25. The Kuching Health Office said the operation under the Control of Smoking Products for Public Health Act 2024 involved 21 enforcement personnel, comprising 15 officers