Sunday, 11 January 2026

Author: News Desk

Mama trading supports local bakers amid raya rush

KUCHING: As the Hari Raya festive season approaches, many home bakers and bakery businesses are stocking up on essential ingredients to prepare traditional cookies and cakes. One of the go-to suppliers for baking essentials in Kuching, Mama Trading, continues to serve its loyal customers despite challenges in the market. Established

Jelajah Ramadan Programme brings aid, development to Satok

KUCHING: The 2025 Jelajah Ramadan Programme, organised by the Satok Constituency Service Centre, continues to bring a sense of vibrancy to the holy month with a range of welfare and development initiatives. Held at Darulhana Patingan Mosque last Sunday (March 9), the event saw the presence of Satok assemblyman Datuk

Military operations in Sarawak to be realigned

KUCHING: The realignment of military operations in Sarawak will be carried out to enhance border and maritime security, says Commander of the First Infantry Division (1 Div) Major General Datuk Khairul Anuar Abd Aziz. He said the restructuring would involve operations along the borders and waters of the region. “This

Snowdan calls for safeguarding of kuntau as cultural heritage

KUCHING: Deputy Minister for Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts (Creative Industry and Performing Arts) Datuk Snowdan Lawan has stressed the importance of preserving and promoting kuntau, a traditional martial art, as a vital part of cultural heritage. Speaking at the closing ceremony of kuntau classes organised by the Sarawak

Fadillah visits DBKU Ramadan Bazaar Taman Sukma

BY JACINTHA JOLENE & NURIN PATRA KUCHING: Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof visited the DBKU Ramadan Bazaar at Taman Sukma today. Arriving at approximately 4.45 pm, Fadillah was accompanied by DBKU Mayor, Datuk Hilmy Othman. Fadillah, who also serves as Petra Jaya Member of Parliament, strolled through the

Federal and State Governments must harmonise their CCUS laws – Fadillah

BY ALEXANDRA LORNA & NURIN PATRA KUCHING: The Federal and State Governments must harmonise their laws to ensure seamless cooperation in carbon capture, utilisation and storage (CCUS) activities, said Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof. He said while the CCUS Bill 2025 passed recently in the Dewan Rakyat applies

Selangau dialysis centre operational in June

BALINGIAN: Kidney patients in Selangau will soon have access to dialysis treatment closer to home, as the new dialysis centre at Selangau Health Clinic is set to begin operations in June. Selangau Member of Parliament Edwin Banta said the facility would be a major relief for patients who currently have

Malayan Nurses Union wants federal allowances for nurses reviewed

KUCHING: The Federal Government has been urged to review the allowances for nursing staff. Malayan Nurses Union President Saaidah Athman said the review should take into account the “excessive” pressure faced by nurses who are separated from their families, work pressure and increased costs of living. “Nurses from Sabah and

King’s royal address calling Malaysians to stop political controversy, timely

KUALA LUMPUR: The act of sparking controversy and politicising every issue by certain parties in the country must be stopped for the sake of Malaysia’s progress. Senator Pele Peter Tinggom said that the Royal Address by His Majesty the Yang di-Pertuan Agong, Sultan Ibrahim Ibni Almarhum Sultan Iskandar, regarding political