Friday, 5 December 2025

Author: News Desk

Defeat due to performance, political ineffectiveness

KUCHING: Kota Sentosa assemblyman Wilfred Yap has called out to Pakatan Harapan (PH) and DAP leaders in the wake of their loss in all eight urban constituencies in the recent Sabah state election, saying calls for the parties to apologise to voters reflect what he describes as a long-standing pattern

PRS Youth announces central committee lineup for 2025–2028 term

KUCHING: The Parti Rakyat Sarawak (PRS) Youth announced its central committee lineup for the 2025-2028 term, comprising elected and appointed members. The list was announced during the committee’s second meeting at the party’s headquarters held on Nov 29. Tamin assemblyman Christopher Gira Sambang leads as the youth chief, with Surai

Public talk on Kayan social order on Dec 6

KUCHING: Members of the public will have a rare opportunity to explore the origins of Kayan social order and spiritual heritage on December 8 (this Saturday), as Friends of Sarawak Museum (FoSM) hosts its December public talk. Co-organised with the Kayan Association Sarawak (Kuching), the talk titled ‘Imun Ajo’ and

Samarahan Scout Council marks 111th year of scouting

KUCHING: The Samarahan District Scout Council (SDSC) marked the 111th year of scouting in Sarawak with an annual luncheon here, celebrating leaders and young Cub Scouts with the Sarawak Scouts 111th Anniversary Commemorative Medal and the 2025 Cub Scout Rambu Award. Samarahan Deputy Resident and SDSC Chairman, Rais Ahmat, said

Local party influence resurgent in Sabah election

KUCHING: The just concluded 17th Sabah State Election (PRN17) has highlighted the resurgence of local party influence in the neighbouring state, says a political analyst, Dr Lee Kuok Tiung, who added that it arrived like a “fierce storm”. National parties were almost completely wiped out, except for Barisan Nasional (BN),

RM55 million approved for Balai Ringin town upgrade

BALAI RINGIN: A total of RM55 million has been approved to upgrade the town here, covering infrastructure, public amenities and trading facilities. The announcement was made by Deputy Minister for Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts and Balai Ringin assemblyman, Datuk Snowdan Lawan, during the launch of the Balai Ringin

Complete defeat in Sabah signals declining support for DAP

KUCHING: The major loss of the Democratic Action Party (DAP) in the Sabah State Election not only reflects a comprehensive shift in public sentiment in the state but also serves as a warning for the party in Sarawak. In stating this, Kuching South City Council (MBKS) Councilor Eric Tay Tze

Seven RTP projects complete in Kpg Abang, Pangkalan Ampat

PADAWAN: RM1.23 million has been spent on seven Rural Transformation Programme (RTP) projects that were completed from 2016 to 2025 in Kampung Abang and Pangkalan Ampat, enhancing public facilities for residents. The upgrades were officially launched during a community dinner at Kampung Abang’s multipurpose hall on Saturday, with Deputy Minister

Head of State and wife highlight Sarawak cuisine at Satok carnival

KUCHING: Head of State Tun Pehin Sri Dr Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar, together with his wife Toh Puan Datuk Patinggi Fauziah Mohd Sanusi, graced the Medan Niaga Satok Carnival 2025 on Sunday. One of the main highlights of the carnival was a live cooking demonstration by Fauziah, where she showcased

Christmas charity concert unites community in festive giving

KUCHING: The annual Christmas Charity Concert, Carols of Peace 2025, hosted by the Kuching Choral Society (KCS) in collaboration with the Kuching Wind Symphony, successfully combined music, cultural harmony and charitable giving. A key highlight of the evening was the presentation of a RM15,000 donation to Home of Peace, made