Tuesday, 21 April 2026

Author: News Desk

Sarawak eyes long-haul growth with Australia, New Zealand tourism roadshow

KUCHING: Sarawak has intensified its push into the Australian and New Zealand travel markets with a comprehensive trade roadshow spanning six major cities, as part of Malaysia’s ambitious drive to attract 43 million visitors during Visit Malaysia Year 2026. The Sarawak Tourism Board (STB) participated in the Total Holiday Options

Sacred Heart Church bell tower project receives RM30,000 MRP funding

KUCHING: A RM30,000 Minor Rural Project (MRP) grant was presented to Sacred Heart Church, Kota Sentosa, to support construction of its new bell tower. The grant was delivered during a visit by Kota Sentosa assemblyman Wilfred Yap. “The church bell is more than a structure or instrument; it symbolises faith,

JTS disburses RM110,000 CSR funds

BINTULU: The Land and Survey Department (JTS) presented corporate social responsibility (CSR) funds totalling RM110,000 to seven recipients, underscoring the Sarawak government’s commitment to community welfare alongside rapid development. The contribution was made in conjunction with the Land and Survey (LANDAS) Summit 2026, reflecting the state government’s continued efforts to

Young widow receives vital support from Hope Place

KUCHING: A 30-year-old widow from Kampung Sikog, Mile 14, has received assistance from Hope Place Kuching after reaching out to the organisation for support in caring for her three young children. Josephine Hirado lost her husband to bone cancer in March last year, leaving her to provide for three children

Batu Kitang rep assists victims before CNY

KUCHING: Batu Kitang State Assemblyman Datuk Lo Khere Chiang visited Taman Penrissen yesterday to provide assistance to a family whose home was completely destroyed in a fire over the weekend, just days before Chinese New Year. The fire, which broke out at around 3 pm on Sunday along Kuching-Serian Road,

‘Rumah Spektra Permata’ project provides affordable housing for Hulu Kabong residents

KUCHING: The Rumah Spektra Permata (RSP) Hulu Kabong project highlights the Sarawak Government’s commitment to providing quality and affordable housing for local communities. Kabong assemblyman, Datuk Mohamad Chee Kadir, said the development reflected the state’s continuous efforts to ensure well-built homes for residents, particularly B40 households. He also praised the

Flow at work: Happy staff, happier guests

Using the Power of Flow to Retain Staff and Delight Guests IN my previous article, I explored how the concept of flow helps hotel employees stay focused, calm, and attentive when managing demanding guest needs. Today, let’s take a closer look at the three key dimensions of flow which are

Wan Junaidi begins two-day visit to Lumut’s naval facilities

LUMUT, Perak: Head of State Tun Pehin Sri Dr Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar arrived safely at Royal Malaysian Navy (RMN) Air Base, Lumut, here to commence a two-day official visit to the RMN Lumut Naval Base and Lumut Naval Shipyard Sdn Bhd. He arrived with his wife, Toh Puan Datuk

Council deploys RoRo containers for festive cleaning

PADAWAN: The Padawan Municipal Council (MPP) is making it easier for residents to carry out spring cleaning this festive season by deploying Roll-on Roll-off (RoRo) containers at designated locations from Feb 6 to 20. The two-week initiative coincides with the upcoming Chinese New Year and Hari Raya Aidilfitri celebrations, a

Gerawat presses for solutions to water issues

MIRI: Pressing water supply issues affecting several villages in the Mulu constituency were raised at a recent meeting, particularly long-standing problems that have been repeatedly raised by local residents. These matters were discussed at the Water Supply Meeting for the Mulu constituency, chaired by Deputy Minister in the Premier’s Department