SIBU: The Visit Malaysia Year 2026 (VM2026) is expected to serve as a catalyst for local economic growth, particularly in Sarawak and Sibu, provided promotional efforts are carried out in an integrated manner by all parties. Tourism, Arts and Culture Minister, Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing, said cooperation involving communities,
KUCHING: A collaborative effort between Sarawak Forestry Corporation (SFC) and Sarawak Department of Agriculture (DOA) is underway to establish a comprehensive action plan for the management and conservation of ‘ikan terubok’ (toli shad or river shad) in Sarawak. The initiative was among key matters discussed during a working visit led
KUCHING: The Malaysian Meteorological Department (MET Malaysia) has issued a significant weather outlook, warning of potential prolonged thunderstorms and heavy rain in Sabah and Sarawak on Feb 24. In a statement released today (Feb 21), the department said the forecast is based on analyses of multiple weather prediction models, which
LUBOK ANTU: The Sarawak Government has approved RM500,000 under the Rural Transformation Project (RTP) to build a new Chinese Community Hall here. Deputy Minister for International Trade, Industry and Investment, Datuk Dr Malcolm Mussen Lamoh, announced the allocation during a visit to Entugam on Friday. He said the new hall
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
