Sunday, 7 December 2025

Author: News Desk

Fadillah urges Sarawakian students to be bold leaders

KUALA LUMPUR: Young students from the Sarawak Students Association of Universiti Malaya (PMSUM) have been urged to be bold, believe in their potential and make an impact in shaping Sarawak’s future. Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Amar Fadillah Yusof delivered the message after hosting a luncheon with 32 students who paid

Sarawakian wins, shares Toto Jackpot pool

KUALA LUMPUR: A Sarawakian has won RM146,688.95 from the Toto 4D Jackpot 1 through the i-System method, becoming one of the two Malaysians to strike the jackpot in the November 23 draw. STM Lottery Sdn Bhd in a statement, said that the Sarawak winner secured the prize using the numbers

Nyamai Festival returns with bigger itinerary

KUCHING: The Nyamai Sarawak Gastronomy Festival will be held on Dec 6-7 with an expanded programme featuring food showcases, cultural performances, community activities and the state’s largest coffee-themed rave party at the Sarawak Cultural Village. Now in its third edition, the two-day festival will run from 10am to 6pm. This

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