Friday, 2 January 2026

Author: News Desk

Head of State returns to Kuching after CNY banquet in Miri

KUCHING: Head of State Tun Pehin Sri Dr Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar and his wife Toh Puan Datuk Patinggi Fauziah Mohd Sanusi returned to Kuching late last night (Feb 17) after attending the Grand Chinese New Year Celebration Banquet Dinner at Eastwood Valley Golf and Country Club in Miri. Their

‘Hening Rindu’ is AJL39 champion

COMPOSERS Ikhwan Fatanna and Wan Saleh delivered a stunning upset when their song “Hening Rindu”, performed by Marsha Milan, was crowned champion of the 39th Anugerah Juara Lagu (AJL). The event was broadcast live on TV3 from Axiata Arena, Bukit Jalil, on Sunday night. “Hening Rindu” triumphed over strong competition,

‘Captain America’ crushes competition in N. America theatres

MARVEL and Disney’s new superhero film “Captain America: Brave New World” easily dominated the North American box office this weekend, earning an estimated US$100 million in the biggest opening of the year, industry watcher Exhibitor Relations reported Sunday.  The film’s strong showing on a four-day US holiday weekend came despite

Emerging industries draw UK investors

KUCHING: Sarawak is deepening ties with Commonwealth business leaders to boost investment in renewable energy, the digital economy and aerospace. During a courtesy visit yesterday, Lord Hugo Swire, deputy chairman of the Commonwealth Enterprise and Investment Council (CWEIC), praised Sarawak’s leadership in green hydrogen, digital transformation, and semiconductors. “Sarawak is

Feedback shapes impactful Sarawak policies

NATASHA JEE, ALEXANDRA LORNA & NURA V LORNA GABUNGAN Parti Sarawak’s (GPS) lynchpin party, Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) has reaffirmed its commitment to driving Sarawak’s progress forward. In his winding-up speech on the last day of the party’s 16th Triennial General Meeting (TGM) at Borneo Convention Centre Kuching (BCCK) on

Sickly senior citizen receives aid from Hope Place

KUCHING: A 71-year-old woman, Emily Andrew, recently began receiving assistance from Hope Place. Emily lives in Kampung Mambong with her two daughters and their family, and suffers from multiple health issues, including stroke, kidney problems, diabetes, and cataracts. Following a stroke two years ago, she fell at home and has

Sarawak continues to attract investment interest from Commonwealth countries

KUCHING: Sarawak remains a preferred destination for investors from Commonwealth countries, with many parties expressing interest in forming collaborations across various sectors. This includes sectors such as renewable energy, oil and gas, education, and cybersecurity. The Commonwealth Enterprise and Investment Council deputy chairman from the United Kingdom (CWEIC), Lord Hugo

Bridges set for steel structure upgrades

SARIKEI: Two bridges located on Jalan Council Jakar and Jalan Sungai Ribong are set to be upgraded in the near future. Deputy Minister for Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability Datuk Seri Huang Tiong Sii said that the existing bridges will be upgraded to steel structures. Huang, who is also the

Governor graces State banquet for judges

KUCHING: Head of State Tun Pehin Sri Dr Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar and his wife Toh Puan Datuk Patinggi Fauziah Mohd Sanusi, attended a State banquet in conjunction with the 58th Malaysian Judges’ Conference held at the Sarawak State Legislative Assembly (DUN) last night (Feb 16). Addressing the event, Wan

International NGOs urged to address social development issues

KUCHING: Head of State Tun Pehin Sri Dr Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar today met with the chairman of an International Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO) Datuk Dr Mustapha Ahmad S. Marican who is an adjunct Professor at Universiti Malaysia Terengganu (UMT). The meeting, held at the Astana Negeri Sarawak, focused on the