SIBU: Sarawak will controlled and gazetted 16 items under the Chinese New Year 2026 Festive Season Maximum Price Scheme (SHMMP) to prevent unreasonable price increases during the celebration. In a statement by Sarawak Ministry of Domestic Trade and Cost of Living (KPDN Sarawak) issued today (Feb 14), the Chinese New
KUCHING: The NEXTGEN Sarawak programme organised by Tabung Ekonomi Gagasan Anak Sarawak (TEGAS) has been described as a strategic initiative aimed at nurturing inclusive, structured youth leadership aligned with Sarawak’s development realities. Its Chief Executive Officer, Udin Bujang, said the programme was designed as a platform to provide youths from
BAU: Kampung Merembeh’s success in clinching first place in the National Sustainable Village Competition highlights the effectiveness of grassroots leadership and strong community collaboration in driving rural development. The achievement was commemorated during a thanksgiving ceremony and Bidayuh community leaders and village chiefs (KMKK) gathering for Bau District, held at
KUALA LUMPUR: Yayasan Peneraju (YP) is celebrating its 14th anniversary by introducing a Malaysian Institute of Accountants (MIA) membership fee rebate to help its accounting talents and alumni progress toward the Chartered Accountant (CA) (Malaysia) designation. The rebate, available as a one-time application per applicant and worth up to RM850
KUCHING: Batik Air will operate a total of eight additional flights during the upcoming Chinese New Year festive period to meet increased travel demand between Sarawak and Peninsular Malaysia. Minister for Transport, Datuk Seri Lee Kim Shin, said the extra flights comprise three additional services on the Kuching-Kuala Lumpur route
KOTA SAMARAHAN: Hock Seng Lee (HSL) is boosting community running in 2026 with a new Raya Relay Race on March 29, alongside the fifth annual HSL Samarahan Marathon on May 17. The Relay Race, inspired by Japan’s Ekiden-style relays, features teams of five runners, with the first runner required to be
LIMBANG: The RM20 million Rangau River Waterfront Project has achieved over 90 per cent physical completion and is expected to be fully completed ahead of its original schedule. Deputy Minister for Food Industry, Commodities and Regional Development Datuk Dr Abdul Rahman Ismail said the project, implemented by the Limbang District
KUCHING: With the festive season just around the corner — a time when kitchens are busiest and family gatherings take centre stage — households are being reminded not to overlook basic liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) safety practices. Petroleum Sarawak Berhad (Petros) has urged the public to exercise extra caution when
LIMBANG: The 13th Malaysia Plan (13MP) continues to strengthen the development of Sarawak’s agricultural sector as Limbang Division places emphasis on strategic crops and the implementation of Permanent Food Production Park (TKPM) projects to enhance food security and stimulate the local economy. Deputy Minister for Food Industry, Commodity and Regional
KUCHING: The Kuching District Social Welfare Department is seeking the biological mother or next of kin of a baby boy who was found at the Baby Hatch of Borneo Medical Centre on Feb 3. In its statement, the department said the baby was estimated to be about 10 days old
