Friday, 2 January 2026

Author: News Desk

TYT receives courtesy visit from HIKMAH delegation

KUCHING: Head of State Tun Pehin Sri Dr Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar and his wife Toh Puan Datuk Patinggi Fauziah Mohd Sanusi received a courtesy visit from a delegation of Harakah Islamiah (HIKMAH) at Astana Negeri Sarawak today. The delegation was led by president Tan Sri Datuk Amar Abdul Aziz

AZAM Sarawak staff bond over team-building retreat

KUCHING: AZAM Sarawak, through its AZAM Fit and Fun Club, recently hosted the AZAM Staff Day Out 2025 in Sematan from Feb 14 to 16. With the theme “Cinta” and the slogan “Kamek Sayang Kelik Mek,” the programme saw the participation of 25 staff members and sought to enhance workplace

Newly established NGO brings hope to patients and families

KUCHING: A newly established non-governmental organisation (NGO), Pertubuhan Kebajikan Komuniti Penyayang Kuching, also known as Compassionate Communities Kuching, is making a heartfelt impact by extending compassionate support and spiritual care to patients and their families. Officially founded on Jan 16, the NGO aims to foster a culture of compassion in

Sports Toto sponsors RM10,000 for KDJA Media Night

KUCHING: Sports Toto Malaysia Sdn Bhd (STM Lottery) is supporting the Kuching Division Journalists Association (KDJA) again by sponsoring RM10,000 for the 2025 Year of the Snake Media Night on Feb 28 at The Theatre Hotel Kuching. The event, which will host 20 tables, aims to bring media professionals together

Padawan Municipal Council announces nine Ramadan Bazaars

KUCHING: The Padawan Municipal Council (MPP) has announced that nine Ramadan Bazaars will be organised across its administrative area in 2025. These bazaars, a mix of community- and privately-led initiatives, have been an annual event since 2008, ensuring a structured and well-regulated marketplace for vendors and consumers during the fasting

Sarawak wants access to sufficient gas for domestic use

KUCHING: The Sarawak government plans to seek permission from the Federal government to examine offshore areas in western Sarawak and other regions of the Continental Shelf for gas exploration in alignment with the Sarawak Gas Roadmap. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg stated that this measure is

Singapore travel agents explore Sarawak tourism potential

KUCHING: Tourism Malaysia, in collaboration with the Sarawak Tourism Board (STB), Business Events Sarawak, and the Sarawak Trade and Tourism Office Singapore, held a business-to-business (B2B) session and seminar here yesterday (Feb 17). It connected local tourism industry players with Singaporean travel agents under the “Meet-The-Experts” programme followed by familiarisation

MOU inked to boost research and training

SIBU: University of Technology Sarawak (UTS) has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Betapuru Digital Sdn Bhd to enhance collaboration in technology research, education and skills training. The signing ceremony, which took place yesterday (Feb 17), saw UTS vice-chancellor Prof Datuk Dr Khairuddin Abd Hamid and Betapuru Digital chief

CVLB vows tougher enforcement for errant companies

KUCHING: The Sarawak Commercial Vehicle Licensing Board (CVLB) is set to tighten its policies to impose stricter penalties on errant companies that fail to comply with regulations. Its chairman Michael Kong Feng Nian said that the board recognises the need for stricter enforcement to safeguard all road users, following last