KUCHING: A total of 30 recipients in the Satok constituency benefited from the 2026 ‘Ihsan Ramadan’ Programme held in conjunction with the fasting month. The welfare initiative involved 15 beneficiaries from the Kampung Masjid branch and another 15 from the Bandarsah branch. The programme was officiated by Deputy Minister for
SRI AMAN: Community leaders such as longhouse and village chiefs must be prepared to embrace changes brought by the people they lead in their respective settlements. Bukit Begunan assemblyman Datuk Mong Dagang said that many people today possess higher educational backgrounds and hold senior positions in government or private agencies,
KUCHING: A total of 50 flood victims from 13 families remain temporarily sheltered at Masjid Darul Istiqlaal, Kampung Sungai Maong as monitoring continues across affected areas in Kuching, Bau and Samarahan as of today (Feb 21). The Civil Defence Force (APM) reported that weather conditions remained rainy in Kuching, but
KUCHING: The Public Works Department (PWD) Sarawak has begun replacing old lifts at Sarawak General Hospital (SGH) as part of efforts to improve safety, efficiency and patient comfort. The project involves dismantling four existing lifts and installing a new fire-fighting lift and two passenger lifts, along with related works. Phase
LUBOK ANTU: Sarawak is committed to balanced development, integrating economic, educational and social programmes to benefit people statewide, especially in rural communities. Deputy Minister for International Trade, Industry, and Investment, Datuk Dr Malcolm Mussen Lamoh, said the state’s development agenda goes beyond economic growth, encompassing social and educational initiatives to
LUNDU: Residents of Kampung Sedaing came together for a day of sports, culture and community spirit at the ‘Santai Sukan Anggun Budaya’ programme last night (Feb 20). The event was officiated by Opar assemblyman, Billy Sujang, who praised the strong participation of villagers and described the initiative as a meaningful
MIRI: Sarawak Energy, in collaboration with Sarawak Forestry Corporation, planted 300 native tree seedlings at Piasau Nature Reserve on Febuary 8, reinforcing its long-term commitment to environmental sustainability and biodiversity conservation across the state. The initiative forms part of Sarawak Energy’s Tree Planting, Protection and Habitat Restoration Campaign, which aims
DALAT: The Kaul Oya site reopened to the public today (Feb 20) after safety assessments by relevant agencies. The Dalat District Disaster Management Committee said the decision was made after considering safety evaluation reports and technical advice. The site had been closed on Jan 21 after methane gas was detected
BY LOSEYEFFER MOLLY BAU: The opening of the Bau Ramadan Bazaar today drew crowds from all walks of life despite torrential rain. Organised by the Village Security and Development Committee (JKKK) Melayu Bau and the Bau Malay Association in collaboration with the Bau District Council, this year’s bazaar saw 45
KUCHING: Efforts to curb rabies in Sarawak are set to reach deeper into the state’s interior with a neutering outreach mission to Bario scheduled from March 6 to 8, targeting animal population control at the source to prevent the spread of the disease to urban areas. The initiative, led by