Monday, 15 December 2025

Author: News Desk

Royal family’s Borneo tour a unifying and transformative experience

KUCHING: The arrival of the royal family, led by Yang di-Pertuan Agong Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri’ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah, along with Raja Permaisuri Agong Tunku Azizah Aminah Maimunah Iskandariah and their children, the Regent of Pahang Tengku Hassanal Ibrahim Alam Shah Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri’ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah, Tengku Panglima Raja Kol

Abang Jo: Appreciate significance and essence of Malaysia Day

KUCHING: Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg has extended an invitation to all citizens to appreciate the significance and essence of Malaysia Day. For this meaningful celebration, he announced that the chosen theme for Malaysia Day this year is ‘Malaysia MADANI: Tekad Perpaduan, Penuhi Harapan’, which was

Call to expedite infrastructure projects

KUCHING: Selangau residents are concerned about the status of significant infrastructure projects in their constituency. Its Member of Parliament (MP) Edwin Banta said these projects included several water treatment plant projects and solar panel installation projects in numerous schools. Urging a prompt response, he stated, “I once again implore that

Jepak assemblyman Talib Zulpilip passes away at 72

KUCHING: Jepak assemblyman Datuk Talib Zulpilip passed away this evening (September 15) at the age of 72. It was reported that Talib had been recently admitted to the Normah Medical Specialist Hospital before succumbing to his illness. His body will be taken to the Semariang Islamic Cemetery Complex at 7:15pm

King regrets inability to stop at several locations during tour, says Istana Negara

KUCHING: Yang di-Pertuan Agong Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri’ayatuddin al-Mustafa Billah Shah has expressed his regret at not being able to stop at several locations in Sarawak and Sabah during the recent Kembara Kenali Borneo convoy. Comptroller of the Royal Family and Household, Maj-Gen Datuk Indera Zahari Mohd Ariffin shared that Sultan

Three million visitors by next month

BY GABRIEL LIHAN & ELEAZAR BARRICK PETER KUCHING: The number of visitors to the state this year has increased and will surpass the three million target by next month, said Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah. The Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts Minister said, “I am very happy to

Acting Head of State meets AG

KUCHING: The acting Head of State, Tan Sri Datuk Amar Mohamad Asfia Awang Nassar, has received a courtesy call from the newly appointed Sarawak Attorney General (AG), Datuk Saferi Ali, at Astana Negeri here today (Sept 15). Saferi said that his first courtesy call aimed to seek guidance and insights

What About Kuching Festival returns for its fifth edition

BY GABRIEL LIHAN & ELEAZAR BARRICK PETER KUCHING: The What About Kuching (WAK) Festival is back for its 5th edition, marking a remarkable evolution into an extraordinary cultural phenomenon dedicated to celebrating the arts, culture, and lifestyle of Kuching’s community. Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah highlighted the festival’s growth,