SERIAN: Two lorry drivers were among 14 individuals arrested during Op Tapis Khas Sarawak conducted from Feb 26 to 28 in the district. Serian police chief Supt Freddy Bian Stanislaus Bian said the suspects were arrested by the Narcotics Criminal Investigation Division with assistance from district police headquarters (IPD) personnel.
DEBAK: The rebuilding project of SJKC Chung Hua Debak has now reached approximately 60 per cent completion. Deputy Minister for Women, Early Childhood and Community Wellbeing Development Datuk Mohammad Razi Sitam said the project is expected to be fully completed by June or July this year. “We have been informed
BETONG: Development projects under the Betong Division Development Agency (BDDA) have now entered Phase Two, which focuses on socio-economic development. Deputy Minister of Youth, Sports and Entrepreneur Development Datuk Gerald Rentap Jabu said this follows the completion of Phase One, which previously concentrated on the implementation of basic infrastructure projects.
SARIKEI: The establishment of a digital room in schools is seen as a significant step in enhancing the quality of teaching and learning in line with the rapid advancement of the digital and intelligent technology era. Deputy Minister of Plantation and Commodities Datuk Seri Huang Tiong Sii said the facility
KUCHING: The Employees Provident Fund (EPF) on Saturday (Feb 28) announced a 6.15 per cent dividend for 2025 for both its conventional and shariah accounts, slightly down from 6.3 per cent in 2024, amid a weaker US dollar and moderate gains on Bursa Malaysia. Economists, however, say the returns remain
MUKAH: A total of 300 asnaf from 15 villages within the Daro constituency received contributions during the ‘Majlis Santunan Asnaf Ramadan Al-Mubarak 1447H’ event at Al-Muhsinin Mosque, Daro, on Saturday (Feb 28). The programme was organised to ease the burden of underprivileged families and ensure they are able to prepare
MUKAH: Firsthand inspections of healthcare facilities enable the ministry to formulate more targeted measures to enhance service delivery, particularly in rural areas, says Deputy Health Minister Datuk Hanifah Hajar Taib. Haniah, who is also Mukah Member of Parliament, said that conducting on-the-ground visits allows the ministry to assess actual conditions
PADAWAN: The people of Sarawak have been urged to continue giving their full support to development initiatives introduced by the Sarawak Government under the leadership of Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS). Deputy Minister of Transport (Aviation and Road) Datuk Dr Jerip Susil said that throughout GPS’ administration, various development initiatives have
KUCHING: Local artists, particularly in Sarawak, have been urged to seize opportunities for strategic collaboration with professional recording companies to expand their works into the national and international markets. Simunjan state assemblyman Awla Dris said collaboration between local music practitioners and established recording companies such as Luncai Emas Sdn Bhd
KUALA LUMPUR: ‘Anak Sarawak’ residing in Peninsular Malaysia were celebrated at the ‘Sungkei Anak Sarawak 2026’ event organised by Yayasan Sarawak, which was held in a warm and meaningful atmosphere at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre (KLCC). The event, held on Saturday night (Feb 28), brought together Sarawakians living in