Tuesday, 30 December 2025

Author: News Desk

Rep allocates RM35k for air conditioning upgrade at Kota Sentosa health clinic

KUCHING: Kota Sentosa assemblyman Wilfred Yap recently visited Klinik Kesihatan Kota Sentosa to show his support for their efforts in providing a conducive environment for patients of the clinic and continue to look into their various needs and requests for assistance to upgrade facilities. During the visit, he handed over

TYT arrives in KL for Conference of Rulers Meeting

KUALA LUMPUR: Head of State Tun Pehin Sri Dr Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar and his wife, Toh Puan Datuk Patinggi Fauziah Mohd Sanusi, have arrived here to attend the 268th Meeting of the Conference of Rulers at Istana Negara. Their flight landed at Subang Airport at approximately 12.30 pm. The

Tiong calls for crackdown amid outcry over gangsterism

BINTULU: A viral video of a violent attack in which a scissors-carrying gang member assaulted another has caused an uproar on social media. The incident has triggered an outcry over a perceived increase in gangsterism in the town. Bintulu MP Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing has since urged police to

KDJA strengthens ties with UKAS

KUCHING: The Kuching Division Journalists Association (KDJA) paid a courtesy call to newly appointed Sarawak Public Communication Unit (UKAS) director Awang Putrayusrie Awang Redzuan today (Feb 4) to discuss potential collaborations and strengthen ties between the two organisations. The courtesy call aims to introduce KDJA to the new director who

SEB uncovers two cases of electricity theft

KUCHING: Two cases of electricity theft involving underground cables bypassing electricity meters have been uncovered at Jalan Lapangan Terbang, here. Sarawak Energy Berhad (SEB), through its operational and retail arm Syarikat SESCO Berhad (SESCO), discovered hidden cables beneath concrete at a semi-detached double-storey house in the first case. Meanwhile, the

SBEU calls for regional minimum wage model for high-cost areas

KUCHING: The Sarawak Bank Employees’ Union (SBEU) has called for the implementation of a regional minimum wage system, similar to models adopted in many countries, where areas with higher living costs and stronger economic development offer higher wages. SBEU chief executive officer Andrew Lo proposed that major urban centres such

Floods leave roads in Machan inaccessible

MACHAN: Rising floodwaters here have left several areas inaccessible, prompting Machan assemblyman Allan Siden Gramong and his wife, Dinamicayanti Daris, to distribute 500 aid packages to affected residents. The relief supplies, which included dry food and clean water, were delivered with the assistance of multiple agencies after worsening flood conditions

Premier meets GPS MPs, senators in KL

KUCHING: Premier Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) chairman Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg held a meeting with Members of Parliament (MPs) and senators from the state’s ruling coalition in Kuala Lumpur last night (Feb 3). The meeting was held in conjunction with the Fourth Session of the 15th

Schools and teachers in need of urgent assistance

KUCHING: The recent floods have left a devastating impact on schools, teachers, and students, particularly in remote areas. Many schools were severely affected, with some even serving as temporary evacuation centres (PPS). Sarawak Bumiputera Teachers Union (KGBS) president Zulkifli Sebli urged school administrators to consider assisting with decisions regarding contributions

Yet another logjam! Stern action required: Snowdan

KUCHING: The recurring logjam at Sungai Krangan, Balai Ringin, has once again brought hardship to local fishermen, leaving 47 affected as their 23 fishing nets were submerged. The massive logjam, caused by drifting deadwood and debris flowing along the river, marks the fourth occurrence, highlighting the urgent need for stern