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Sarawak delegation holds discussions with global ICT company ZTE in Barcelona

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

Abang Johari breaks fast with special needs children

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

Association honours senior citizens and top students

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.

Uphold customs of forefathers, Jefferson urges natives

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

Awang Tengah chairs pre-council MA63 coordination meeting

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

Doris backs 10 year cap for PM

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

Six penalised for smoking in prohibited areas

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

State strengthens welfare ties with federal

PUTRAJAYA: The Sarawak government is enhancing welfare services and social wellbeing through closer collaboration with the Federal Government to ensure more coordinated and effective assistance to the people. In this regard, the state government delegation led by Deputy State Secretary (Economic Planning and Development) Datuk Seri Dr Muhammad Abdullah Zaidel

Kuching Taekwondo Club holds first upgrading test of 2026

KUCHING: The Kuching Taekwondo & Self-Defence Club (WTF) held its first belt upgrading test of the year over the weekend at its Taman Heritage Training Centre in Petra Jaya. The session was officiated by Grandmaster Tan Check Joon, a national examiner from Taekwondo Malaysia (TM/WT). Coach-in-charge Tan Cheng Qiang extended

PKMM Sarawak thanks state for machinery support

KUCHING: The Persatuan Kontraktor Melayu Malaysia (PKMM) Sarawak Branch has expressed its gratitude to the Sarawak government for contributing machinery and equipment to support local contractors. Its president Datuk Ismail Suut said that this initiative reflects the continuous commitment of the state government under the leadership of Premier Datuk Patinggi