KUCHING: The Sarawak State Legislative Assembly (DUN) will sit for eight days beginning tomorrow (Monday) for the Third Meeting of the Fourth Term of the 19th Assembly. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg who is also Minister for Finance and New Economy, will present the Supply (2026)
BY ASYRAF HALIM KUCHING: Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM) continues to play a key role in driving Sarawak’s progress through its expertise in modern agriculture biodiversity tropical research and community development, a role strongly supported by the Sarawak Government. National Unity Minister, Datuk Aaron Ago Dagang. said UPM Sarawak is not
ISTANBUL, Turkiye: Kuching North City Commission (DBKU) made history by winning two awards at the International Awards for Liveable Communities 2025 (LivCom) held here from November 18 to 21. In the global competition, DBKU clinched the Silver Award under the ‘Whole City’ Category E, which recognises major cities with comprehensive
BALAI RINGIN: Clubs or associations may apply for funding from the Ministry of Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts (MTCP) if they wish to organise programmes related to tradition and culture. Its Deputy Minister, Datuk Snowdan Lawan, said MTCP receives an annual allocation of RM10 million, which can be used
By MFA Abdullah THE global automotive narrative is dominated by electrification, yet for Malaysia, the story should be about evolution, not extinction. While electric vehicles are heralded as the future, their success depends on more than shiny batteries and futuristic showrooms. It requires renewable electricity, dense charging networks, and strong
LANGKAWI, Kedah: The Forest Department Sarawak (FDS) marked a historic milestone by winning four major awards at the Green and Global Awards (GAGA) 2025 held at the Langkawi International Convention Centre here recently. The department received four honours at GAGA 2025, namely ‘Geopark of the Year’ for the Sarawak Delta
ROBAN: A total of RM15 million has been approved by the federal government through the Ministry of Rural and Regional Development (KKDW) to implement the Rural Clean Water Supply Project in Ulu Roban here. Senator Pele Peter Tinggom said RM720,000 of the allocation has been set aside for initial on-site
MIRI: Work has begun on a landscape upgrade at Interhill Plaza after a ground-breaking ceremony signifying closer collaboration between the Miri City Council and Interhill Group to improve the city’s urban environment. The ceremony took place in front of Wisma Interhill Plaza before continuing with a memorandum of understanding (MoU)
KUCHING: The solid teamwork and collaboration among all participating agencies were key to the successful execution of the Sarawak Flagship Events 2025. State Secretary, Datuk Amar Mohamad Abu Bakar Marzuki, said that the team spirit displayed not only ensured the success of the flagship events but also streamlined other prestigious
KUCHING: Strengthening collaboration on tax policies and administrative facilitation topped the agenda during Sarawak’s courtesy visit to the Ministry of Finance (MoF) in Putrajaya on Friday. Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Douglas Unggah Embas led a delegation from the Sarawak Government on a courtesy call to Finance Minister II, Senator Datuk