BANGKOK, Thailand: Sarawak has cemented its position in Thailand’s travel market with its third consecutive appearance at the Thai International Travel Fair (TITF), underscoring the state’s commitment to capturing a growing share of Thai tourists as Malaysia pursues an ambitious 43 million visitor target this year. The Sarawak Tourism Board
KUCHING: Head of State (TYT) Tun Pehin Sri Dr Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar received a courtesy call from the High Commissioner of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan to Malaysia, Syed Ahsan Raza Shah, at his official residence in Petra Jaya here today. The meeting focused on several strategic areas of
BY SITI NURAIN RATANI SAMARAHAN: The Stitching Ceremony for the Batang Lupar 1 Bridge was held yesterday to mark the final phase of construction, with the project expected to be fully completed and opened to the public in May 2026. The historic ceremony was officiated by Deputy Minister of Infrastructure
MIRI: Curtin University Malaysia (Curtin Malaysia) has formalised a strategic partnership with the Dayak Association Miri (DAM) through the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at strengthening indigenous learning, cultural immersion, and community-based development initiatives. The MoU was signed by Curtin Malaysia’s pro vice-chancellor, president and chief executive,
BETONG: A total of 914 preschool and primary school pupils in the Bukit Saban constituency received school assistance under the back-to-school programme, as part of the Sarawak government’s efforts to support education in rural areas. The programme was officiated by Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas at Dewan Sadok,
SONG: Minister of Works and Kapit Member of Parliament, Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi, has proposed that Katibas state assemblyman, Lidam Assan, be retained as a candidate in the upcoming Sarawak State Election (PRN), citing his track record and commitment to development in the area. He said the continuity of
KUCHING: The newly formed 2024–2026 AZAM Young Souls (AYS) Committee met on Saturday for its annual Gathering Night, using the occasion to reflect on responsibilities and set priorities for the year ahead. The gathering went beyond a routine meeting, providing a platform for discussions on leadership, accountability, and youth involvement
KUCHING: Radio Televisyen Malaysia (RTM) Sarawak pensioners are encouraged to join Persatuan Pesara RTM Kuching to strengthen welfare support among retired staff. Its chairman, Datuk Ahmad Shafiee Yaman said the newly established association is open to all RTM pensioners in Sarawak, particularly those residing in the city, regardless of race
LAWAS: The Lawas Administrative Office Complex (AOC) is expected to be handed over to the Sarawak government as early as February, a move anticipated to enhance more integrated, systematic and efficient coordination of government services in the district. Sarawak State Secretary, Datuk Amar Mohamad Abu Bakar Marzuki, disclosed this during
KOTA SAMARAHAN: The ‘Kampung Empila Cultural Exchange Programme: Green Awareness, Worship and Environmental Sustainability’ emphasises that environmental conservation is not only a social responsibility but also a form of worship encouraged in Islam. Muara Tuang state assemblyman Datuk Idris Buang said the tree-planting activity is more than symbolic; it carries