Sunday, 18 January 2026

Author: News Desk

Expediting implementation of Cyber Security Framework

MIRI: The state government is expediting the implementation of the Cyber Security Framework through the cyber security unit, focusing on effective governance, policy, compliance, research, innovation, technology, capacity-building and collaboration. General manager of Sarawak Multimedia Authority (SMA) Datuk Dr Anderson Tiong Ing Heng said cybersecurity was necessary as cybercrime was

Painted Cave closed until further notice

MIRI: The Painted Cave in Niah National Park here is temporarily closed for visiting until further notice. According to a notice posted on Sarawak Forestry Corporation (SFC) Facebook wall last Thursday, the Painted Cave is currently inaccessible due to damaged plankwalks. “Our team is actively working on repairing the walkways,

Cosplay Skit Competition draws enthusiastic participation

KUCHING: Over 150 people, including 14 cosplayers, recently took part in the Cosplay Skit Competition held at CityOne Megamall here. The event, organised by the Bandar Kuching Service Centre in collaboration with elo Anime 2023, showcased a dynamic blend of creativity and talent. Bandar Kuching MP Dr Kelvin Yii expressed

Sarawak delegation advocates for early childhood education at Sydney conference

KUCHING: The Sarawak delegation made strides in early childhood education at the 12th World Organisation for Early Childhood Education (OMEP) Asia-Pacific Conference held at Macquarie University in Sydney. Minister for Women, Childhood and Community Wellbeing Development, Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah and her delegation participated in impactful activities yesterday (Dec 6),

Villages to benefit from eight rural projects

SERIAN: Local villages are set to benefit from eight projects under Rural Transformation Projects (RTP). Bukit Semuja assemblyman John Ilus said a total of RM1.03 million will be utilised for various purposes. “The selected villages set to benefit from these initiatives include Kampung (Kpg) Seroban, Kpg Belimbing B, Kpg Rasau,

Contractor urged to speed up work

BINTULU: The contractor has been urged to speed up work to upgrade the drainage system behind the Boulevard Shopping Centre for the safety of road users. In making the call, Tanjong Batu assemblyman Johnny Pang Leong Ming said that the project had been delayed for no reasonable reason and this

UNIMAS inks collabs with Indonesian varsities

KOTA SAMARAHAN: Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (UNIMAS) recently inked a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Universitas Katolik Santo Agustinus Hippo (San Agustin) and Universitas Prima Indonesia (UNPRI) to strengthen its global partnerships. The MoU, signed by UNIMAS vice chancellor Datuk Dr Mohamad Kadim Suaidi, Dr Johanes Robini Marianto (Rector of San

Proposed committee to oversee fair wages

KUCHING: The setting up of the Sarawak Salary Committee is being proposed to act the role of examining fair wages in conjunction with the minimum and progressive wages in the state. The proposal from the Malaysian Trades Union Congress (MTUC) Sarawak has received approval from Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri

Roy Azman narrowly escapes from burning car

ACTOR Roy Azman and his family narrowly escaped from his car that was engulfed by fire on a KL highway recently.  The 53-year-old artiste posted a video of his car up in flames on social media and later shared another video of himself explaining the incident that took place on