Monday, 20 April 2026

Author: News Desk

Wan Junaidi in KL to attend 271st Rulers’ Conference

KUALA LUMPUR: Head of State Tun Pehin Sri Dr Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar is in the federal capital to attend the 271st Conference of Rulers at Istana Negara. Wan Junaidi arrived at Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport, Subang, at 3.10 pm yesterday together with Toh Puan Datuk Patinggi Fauziah Mohd

Desa Wira residents counting on flood mitigation project

KUCHING: Residents of Kampung Desa Wira are banking on a flood mitigation project here to reduce recurring floods that have disrupted lives and damaged properties for years. Heavy rainfall on Dec 31 last year and in January this year forced 277 residents from 73 families to evacuate to relief centres

Villagers pin hopes on new road project to improve lives

DARO: The implementation of the Jalan Rumah Jingga project is set to significantly improve rural connectivity in the Sungai Lengan area. It will provide a safer and more systematic access route for local communities while supporting socio-economic activities and access to education. The project, officially launched with a groundbreaking ceremony

Mukah folk embrace government’s RM100 SARA initiative

BY SALLEH IMMUN MUKAH: Residents across Mukah have warmly welcomed the government’s one-off RM100 Sumbangan Asas Rahmah (SARA) payment, which became available for use via MyKad on Monday (Feb 9), bringing much-needed relief to households grappling with rising living costs. The initiative, which provides direct assistance to all Malaysians, has

UiTM Sarawak iCEPS offers flexible pathways for career advancement

KUCHING: The Institute of Continuing Education & Professional Studies (iCEPS), Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM) Sarawak, continues to broaden access to higher education through its flexible part-time Diploma and Bachelor’s Degree programmes designed for working adults and lifelong learners. Structured to accommodate professional and personal commitments, the programmes enable learners to

Sarawak takes steps to assist the homeless

SIBU: The appointment of members to the Temporary Transit Centre Advisory Board (TTG) at the state and divisional levels is seen as a strategic step to strengthen efforts in addressing homelessness in Sarawak in a more integrated and effective manner. Women, Early Childhood and Community Wellbeing Development Minister Datuk Seri

Move to enhance youth business schemes

KUCHING: The Ministry of Youth, Sports and Entrepreneur Development is planning to establish a Youth Entrepreneur Development Committee to strengthen monitoring and enhance the quality of youth entrepreneurship programmes, particularly the Sarawak Youth Start-up (SYStartup). Deputy Minister of Youth, Sports and Entrepreneur Development (Entrepreneur Development) Datuk Dr Ripin Lamat said

Head of State and wife inspect naval defence assets in Lumut

LUMUT: Head of State Tun Pehin Sri Dr Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar and his wife Toh Puan Datuk Patinggi Fauziah Mohd Sanusi inspected Malaysia’s maritime defence assets during an official visit to the Royal Malaysian Navy (RMN) Base in Lumut on Monday (Feb 9). The visit included inspections of several

TYT meets Sarawakian RMN personnel in Lumut

LUMUT: The first day of the official visit by Head of State Tun Pehin Sri Dr Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar and his wife Toh Puan Datuk Patinggi Fauziah Mohd Sanusi to the Royal Malaysian Navy (RMN) base in Lumut on Monday (Feb 9) was marked by a meet-and-greet with Sarawakian

Foodpanda, EPF roll out riders’ retirement plan

KUCHING: Foodpanda Malaysia has partnered with the Employees Provident Fund (EPF) to roll out ‘From Ride to Retire’ in Sarawak, aimed at strengthening retirement and financial literacy among gig workers. Under the initiative, 400 top-performing foodpanda delivery partners across Sarawak will receive structured training on retirement planning and savings, marking