Thursday, 15 January 2026

Author: News Desk

City marks 20th anniversary with Beautiful Garden Contest

MIRI: In celebration of Miri’s 20th anniversary as a city, the Miri City Council (MCC) is inviting residents to participate in the ‘Beautiful Garden Contest 2025’, an initiative aimed at fostering community involvement in beautifying and maintaining home gardens. Organised by the council’s Landscape Section, the competition is open to

Sarawak to welcome 18 nations for 2025 ITF World Junior qualifiers

BY LAKESH KUMAR & GABRIEL LIHAN KUCHING: Sarawak is set to welcome 18 nations for the 2025 Asia/Oceania Final Qualifying ITF World Junior Tennis U14 Boys and Girls tournament, taking place from March 31 to April 15 at the Sarawak Lawn Tennis Association (SLTA) Centre. Top tennis nations, including Australia,

Duit raya as academic motivation for 95 asnaf students

KUCHING: A total of 95 asnaf students of SK Jalan Haji Baki received duit raya contribution from the Sarawak Welfare and Education Organisation for Underprivileged Students (PEKEPPEMS) . Batu Kitang assemblyman Datuk Lo Khere Chiang said this initiative by PEKEPPEMS is highly meaningful in helping to ease the burden of

SpaceTech Malaysia Association propels global space economy

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia has solidified its commitment to the space industry with the official establishment of the SpaceTech Malaysia Association (SMA), a national body dedicated to driving the country ambitions in the growing global space economy. The association, which recently held its inaugural Annual General Meeting (AGM), is set to

Place Borneo partners DVS to achieve rabies-free Sarawak by 2030

KUCHING: Place Borneo Sdn Bhd recently formalised a strategic partnership with the Department of Veterinary Services (DVS), making the company a vital part of the state’s mission to eliminate rabies and achieve a rabies-free Sarawak by 2030. The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed by DVS director Datuk Dr Adrian

BCCK’s ‘Juh Sungkei’ iftar event celebrates togetherness and generosity

KUCHING: The Borneo Convention Centre Kuching (BCCK) has successfully concluded its much-anticipated Juh Sungkei di BCCK 2025, further strengthening its renowned must-go buffet for iftar in Kuching with affordable prices and memorable dining experiences. Chief operating officer Rayner Simon said over 56,000 diners from all walks of life – came

Native status accorded to 25 Padawan residents

KUCHING: A total of 25 Padawan Sub-District residents received the Sarawak Native Recognition Application System (NRS) certificates in an official ceremony held at the Padawan Sub-District Office here today. Transport Deputy Minister (Land and Aviation) cum Mambong assemblyman Datuk Dr Jerip Susil said, granting this ‘anak Sarawak’ status is a

Ting praises Sarawak’s unique Free Tertiary Education Scheme

KUCHING: Sarawak United Peoples’ Party (SUPP) secretary-general Datuk Sebastian Ting Chiew Yew praised the Sarawak government’s Free Tertiary Education Scheme (FTES) as a ground-breaking initiative, the first of its kind in Malaysia, that reaffirms its commitment to supporting underprivileged students. “The scheme not only covers full tuition fees but also

Bekenu Waterfront Project boosts tourism, connectivity, prosperity

MIRI: The Bekenu Waterfront Project (Kampung Rambai) not only serves as a foundation for the progress of local residents but also enhances connectivity and stimulates tourism activities in the area. Bekenu assemblywoman Datuk Rosey Yunus said that this project is more than just physical development, but also an investment in

Wan Junaidi visits late father’s grave in Sadong Jaya

SADONG JAYA: Head of State Tun Pehin Sri Dr Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar, accompanied by his wife Toh Puan Datuk Patinggi Fauziah Mohd Sanusi, visited the grave of his late father, Tuanku Jaafar Tuanku Sham, at the Islamic Cemetery of Kampung Sadong Jaya here today. According to a statement posted