Thursday, 1 January 2026

Author: News Desk

Taylor Louise prepares for Italy stage, thanks ministry

KUCHING: Rising Sarawakian singer Taylor Louise has expressed her deepest gratitude to the Minister for Tourism, Creative Industry, and Performing Arts, Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah, and his ministry for supporting her journey to represent Malaysia in an international singing competition in Italy next month. The 11-year-old had the

Govt, Razak Baginda ordered to pay to Altantuya’s family

SHAH ALAM: The High Court has ordered the government and political analyst Abdul Razak Baginda to pay over RM9.4 million to the family of murdered Mongolian model Altantuya Shaariibuu. Judicial Commissioner M. Sumathi ruled that the payment totalling RM9,404,109.59, including interest, to be settled within 30 days into the account

Governor, wife return after official visits

KUCHING: The Head of State Tun Pehin Sri Dr Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar and his wife Toh Puan Datuk Patinggi Fauziah Mohd Sanusi, have safely returned home after an eight-day official visit to Kuala Lumpur and Pahang. Their flight from Sultan Ahmad Shah Airport, Kuantan, landed at the Hornbill Skyway

Sarawak govt fast-tracks projects with Alternative Funding

KUCHING: The state government, through the Sarawak Public Works Department (PWD), is utilising Alternative Funding to accelerate infrastructure projects across the state. Deputy Minister for Infrastructure and Port Development (MIPD) Datuk Aidel Lariwoo said relying solely on traditional funding methods, such as the Malaysia Plan (MP), would significantly slow down

Abang Johari thanks grassroots leaders for their trust

BY NATASHA JEE & NURIN PATRA KUCHING: Premier and Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) president Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg has expressed gratitude to the party’s grassroots leaders for their confidence in his leadership, as well as to his deputy presidents and senior vice presidents. Abang Johari

JobSarawak EmpowerHER STEM Excellence Award 2025 at Swinburne Sarawak

KUCHING: JobSarawak extended their support to Swinburne Sarawak inaugural Women in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) Event, in conjunction with the 10th anniversary of the United Nations’ declaration of The International Day of Women and Girls in Science. A highlight of the event was a panel session featuring speakers

Dr Sim strengthens ties during CNY visit

BINTANGOR: Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Dr Sim Kui Hian continued his Chinese New Year 2025 visits yesterday to foster unity and strengthen relationships. Accompanied by his wife, Datin Amar Enn Ong Siok Ean, he visited the residence of Meradong assemblyman and Sarawak United People’s Party (SUPP) Bintangor Branch chairman, Datuk

Governor enjoys breakfast at Kuantan Pickers

KUANTAN: The Head of Sarawak, Tun Pehin Sri Dr. Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar, and his wife, Toh Puan Datuk Patinggi Fauziah Mohd Sanusi, had the opportunity to enjoy a breakfast stop at Kuantan Pickers, a well-known local coffee shop in the city. Their arrival was warmly received by the shop

Royal welcome at grand dinner event

KUANTAN: The Head of Sarawak, Tun Pehin Sri Dr Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar, and his wife, Toh Puan Datuk Patinggi Fauziah Mohd Sanusi, were the distinguished guests at a grand dinner hosted at the Hyatt Regency Resort in conjunction with their three-day official visit to Pahang. The banquet on Monday

Deakin’s social enterprise programme pays dividends

KUCHING: Deakin University has embarked on its 6th Borneo Social Enterprise Internship Programme (BSEIP), continuing its commitment to sustainability and community engagement in Sarawak. Running from Jan 26 to Feb 14, the programme provides Australian students with hands-on experience in supporting local social enterprises and organisations such as Tanoti Craft,