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
Through the restoration of a community surau, nationwide bubur lambuk distributions, and partner iftars, Grab Malaysia reinforces its commitment to the people who power its ecosystem. PETALING JAYA, 13 March 2026 – This Ramadan, Grab Malaysia is strengthening its connection with the communities it serves through a series of initiatives
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
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
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
MIRI: The existence of 66 registered homestays in Bario reflect the strong commitment of the local community to empowering community-based tourism in the highland area. Deputy Minister in the Premier’s Department (Labour, Immigration and Project Monitoring), Datuk Gerawat Gala, said the participation demonstrates the residents’ determination to leverage tourism as
MIRI: The successful Awake Craniotomy at Miri Hospital signals improved access to high-specialist treatment for people outside the state capital. In an UKAS report, this achievement has a significant impact, particularly for communities in northern and central Sarawak, who previously had to seek complex brain surgery treatment in Kuching or
KUCHING: Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (UNIMAS) is set to make history with the establishment of its Faculty of Law, which is expected to admit its first cohort of students this September. UNIMAS Vice-Chancellor Professor Dr Ahmad Hata Rasit, said the establishment of the faculty takes into account the state’s unique needs,
MIRI: State Secretary Datuk Amar Mohammad Abu Bakar Marzuki recently visited the proposed relocation site for landslide victims in Tudan Phase 5 to ensure that safety and site suitability are prioritised. According to him, the state government will conduct a comprehensive assessment of technical requirements including retaining wall construction to
KAPIT: A total allocation of RM575,000 has been disbursed for community development initiatives in Baleh. The allocation was channelled through two cheque presentation ceremonies aimed at implementing various grassroots development projects in the area. According to UKAS report, at Rumah Selukai, Nanga Oyan, RM345,000 was distributed for 24 projects, including