KUALA LUMPUR: Astro Group’s Chief Executive Officer, Euan Smith, expressed his appreciation to Ashwad Ismail following the latter’s decision to step down as editor-in-chief of Astro AWANI. In a statement today, Euan said Ashwad will be leaving the group after more than 18 years of service, describing his tenure as
KUCHING: A weekend night around the city took a different turn when two local teenagers were detained and their motorcycles seized during an ‘Op Samseng Jalanan’ early Sunday morning (Feb 22). Kuching police chief ACP Alexson Naga Chabu said the suspects, aged between 17 and 20, allegedly committed offences under
MIRI: The Miri Hospital blood bank is targeting to reach 10,000 blood donors this year to ensure a sufficient blood supply, particularly for blood groups O and B. Deputy Minister of Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts Datuk Sebastian Ting said 9,557 blood donors were recorded in 2025, of whom
KUCHING: The search has begun for Sarawak’s next Digital Champion with participants from 45 districts across the state arriving in the capital to commence a five-day leadership and innovation bootcamp. Following the bootcamp, they will implement community-based digital outreach programmes in their respective districts, after which a final evaluation will
BINTULU: A total of 247 youths from Malaysia, Indonesia and Brunei gathered physically and virtually at the TEGAS Digital Innovation Hub Bintulu for a two-day training series focused on artificial intelligence (AI) and digital leadership. Organised by Tabung Ekonomi Gagasan Anak Sarawak (TEGAS) and known as the International Putra Bakti
BINTULU: Sarawak’s rising revenue has paved the way for major rural infrastructure projects along with youth-focused skills and education initiatives, ensuring development reaches all communities. Minister in the Premier’s Department, Datuk Seri John Sikie Tayai, said the state’s revenue increased from around RM6 billion to RM13 billion last year, allowing
MIRI: The Progressive Democratic Party (PDP) Marudi Division has reached over 10,000 members, making it one of the party’s largest divisions by membership. In a report by TVS, Deputy Minister of Local Government and Housing, Datuk Dr Penguang Manggil, said this achievement demonstrates the strength and unity of the party
KUCHING: The Sarawak Teachers’ Union (STU) has expressed its deepest condolences to the family of its former president, the late Madam Molly Chong, describing her passing as a profound loss to both her loved ones and the organisation. In a statement, STU said Chong’s departure was not only a sorrow
KUCHING: The Sarawak Government has intensified readiness measures to face the Northeast Monsoon, mobilising all agencies and resources in an integrated effort to prevent major flooding. Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas, who is also the Sarawak State Disaster Management Committee (SDMC) chairman, said all Disaster Management Committees at
SIBU: The State Planning Authority (SPA) has approved all three key phases of the Bukit Assek Redevelopment Plan, which now awaits the Premier of Sarawak’s official announcement. Bukit Assek state assemblyman, Joseph Chieng Jin Ek, said the approval paves the way for the high-impact project to be implemented in a
