Tuesday, 24 March 2026

Author: News Desk

Assistance eases Aidilfitri preparations for 656 recipients

LIMBANG: A total of 656 recipients, including imams, bilals, single mothers, orphans and persons with disabilities (OKU), received Hari Raya Aidilfitri contributions, in a meaningful effort to ease their preparations for the upcoming celebration. The annual Hari Raya Aidilfitri 1447H/2026M contribution presentation ceremony at Masjid Jannatul Firdaus here was jointly

Media Innovation Fund supports innovation, competitiveness of local media

PUTRAJAYA: The Media Innovation Fund is expected to act as a catalyst for innovation and strengthen the competitiveness of the local media industry in facing an increasingly dynamic digital landscape, said Communications Ministry’s Secretary-General, Datuk Abdul Halim Hamzah. He said the media industry is undergoing a rapid phase of change

SGH receives donated medical equipment

KUCHING: The Sarawak General Hospital (SGH) has received a donation of medical equipment from the Malaysian Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints to support its Medical Critical Care Unit (MCCU). According to a statement, the contribution includes an ultrasound machine, a video laryngoscope, a portable bronchoscope, an ICU monitor,

Sarawak forests drive economy, support sustainable livelihoods

KUCHING: Forests in Sarawak are increasingly being recognised not only for their ecological value but also as key drivers of livelihoods and long-term economic sustainability. According to the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) Malaysia, this year’s International Day of Forests theme, “Forests and Economy”, underscores the role of forests

Sungai Krian Bridge pre-launch boosts coastal connectivity

BETONG: The pre-launch of the Sungai Krian Bridge marks a significant milestone in Sarawak’s coastal road network development, enhancing connectivity and reducing travel time for road users in the area. According to the Public Works Department (JKR) Sarawak in a Facebook posting, the pre-launch ceremony for the construction and completion

State to observe extra Raya public holiday

KUCHING: The Sarawak government has announced an additional public holiday in conjunction with the Hari Raya Aidilfitri celebration, subject to the official date of 1 Syawal. State Secretary Datuk Amar Abu Bakar Marzuki said the state government has agreed to adopt and gazette the additional public holiday to facilitate the

Batik Air launches direct Kuching–Guangzhou flight

KUCHING: Batik Air has launched a new direct flight service between Kuching and Guangzhou, China, marking a significant step forward in regional aviation connectivity. According to a press statement released on Tuesday (Mar 17), the year-round service operates twice weekly, with flights departing every Tuesday and Saturday and return flights

Mahabbah Ramadan programme reaches out to 450

KUCHING:The Ziarah Mahabbah Ramadan initiative has reached out to 450 people in three villages, providing them supplies for their daily needs and also community support. Deputy Minister in the Premier’s Department (Project Coordinator for Regional Development Agencies, Kuching North City Commission and Islamic Affairs) Datuk Dr Abdul Rahman Junaidi said

Lanang PBS briefs Bomba on operational needs and challenges

SIBU: The Lanang Community Volunteer Fire Brigade (PBS) here on Tuesday (March 17) had the honour of receiving an official courtesy visit from Sarawak Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba) deputy director Tiong Ling Hii. The visit aimed to strengthen cooperation and engagement between the department and the local volunteer fire