Friday, 19 December 2025

Author: News Desk

Improved living conditions for families in Lundu

LUNDU: Families of nine houses in the constituency here will have improved living conditions as their houses are undergoing renovation through the Sarawak House Repair for the Poor Project (PPRMS). Tanjong Datu assemblyman Azizul Annuar Adenan said out of 39 applications received, the nine houses have been approved for Phase

Businessman wins RM23.7mil in Magnum 4D Jackpot

KUCHING: In a stroke of luck, the dawn of the New Year brought immense fortune to individuals who invested in Magnum 4D lucky pick tickets. The Magnum 4D Jackpot and Magnum Life Grand Prizes found their way into the hands of two fortunate winners, marking life-changing moments. A seasoned businessman

The true essence of dog ownership

BY SHERYL TAN JIA YI Unveiling a world of joy and companionship Picture this: You come across a Facebook picture of a puppy gazing at you affectionately, tugging at your heartstrings, and wordlessly begging, “Bring me home.” The next thing you know, you find yourself eagerly navigating through the aisles

LBS LOOKS FORWARD TO A POSITIVE 2024

Petaling Jaya, 4 January 2024 – LBS Bina Group Berhad (“LBS” or the “Group”), a developer guided by people-first values, anticipates a prosperous 2024 with the unveiling of its property sales target set at RM1.8 billion. The Group concluded 2023 with RM1.701 billion in property sales. The LBS 2024 annual

Sarawak delighted to host Hari Wartawan Nasional 2024

KUCHING: The Journalists Association of Kuching Division (KDJA) Sarawak welcomes news of Sarawak being appointed the host for the Hari Wartawan Nasional (HAWANA) or National Journalists Day in May 2024. In a press statement issued on Thursday (Jan 4), it was revealed that the idea was first mooted by KDJA

Aquaculture project to boost prawn and tilapia production

KUCHING: The Lawas Area Fishermen Association (PNK) aquaculture project in Kampung Noor Islam Laut, Kuala Lawas, is expected to boost the cultivation of white prawn and tilapia fish. The project being integrated into RECODA’s Community@SCORE programme, engaged with  Fisheries Development Authority of Malaysia (LKIM) and Lawas PNK, is employing a

Comparing our free tertiary education to global models

By Dr Voon Mung Ling It is well-publicised that the Sarawak Government is working towards providing free tertiary education to all eligible Sarawakian students in state-owned universities and institutes of higher learning by the year 2026. This is welcoming news particularly to middle and lower-income households in the face of

ATM invites graduates for cadet officer programme

KUCHING: The Malaysian Armed Forces (ATM) invites graduates with a bachelor’s degree from both domestic and international institutions to apply for the Cadet Officer Graduate Programme for the year 2024. In a statement, ATM specified that applicants must have attained honours in Malay, English, and mathematics. Candidates should be 27

Opar poised to become rice granary

LUNDU: Opar constituency has the potential to become a rice granary in Kuching to help ensure food security in the state, said its assemblyman Billy Sujang. In this regard, Billy said the Greater Kuching Coordinated Development Agency (GKCDA) has taken the initiative to develop an 800-hectare Paddy Planting Scheme in

Wan Junaidi highlights business potential with African nations

KUCHING: Highlighting Malaysia’s flourishing trade and business potential with African nations, Dewan Negara President Tan Sri Dr Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar  stressed the mutually beneficial strengths between Malaysia and Africa. “With strong and productive partnerships, growth and development among the Commonwealth countries will potentially match the advancement of the western