Sunday, 21 December 2025

Author: News Desk

King says he’s touched by the warm welcome

KUCHING: Yang di-Pertuan Agong Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri’ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah thanked the people for their unwavering loyalty and patiently waiting for him and his family during their ‘Kembara Kenali Borneo’ expedition. He said along the journey, there were many people eagerly waiting to greet him and his family. “I would

Lo educates ex-DAP member on Sarawak’s oil wells

KUCHING: Batu Kitang Assemblyman Lo Khere Chiang chided former Democratic Action Party (DAP) member Zaid Ibrahim’s arrogant statement regarding the six oil wells discovered in Sarawak and his call for elected representatives from Tanah Melayu to wake up and prevent Sarawak from escaping with its latest claim. Lo reminded Zaid

Unity most prudent path to nation’s aspirations

KUCHING: The 60th Malaysia Day celebration is a call for national unity, said senior research fellow at the National Institute of Public Administration (INTAN) Dr G Periasamy.  The theme Malaysia Madani: Unity in Fulfilling Hope (Tekad Perpaduan Penuhi Harapan), he said, holds great significance, especially in light of the increasing

Baru wants state to test three laws in court

KUCHING: The Sarawak government should challenge the constitutionality of the Petroleum Development Act 1974 (PDA74), Continental Shelf Act 1966 (CSA66) and Territorial Sea Act 2012 (TSA 2012).  Ba’ Kelalan assemblyman Baru Bian said the PDA74, CSA66 and TSA 2012 are federal laws passed by parliament which were never challenged in

BIMP-EAGA delegates get a feel of ART hydrogen vehicle

KUCHING: More than 30 representatives from the East Asean Growth Area (BIMP-EAGA) – Brunei, Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines – had the opportunity to ride on the prototype Autonomous Rapid Transit (ART) hydrogen vehicle (H2V) last weekend. The representatives were delegates of the 10th BIMP-EAGA Transport Cluster who were in the city

NGOs their play role in enhancing breast cancer awareness

KUCHING: The Society for Cancer Advocacy and Awareness Kuching (SCAN) and Sarawak Breast Cancer Support Group (SBCSG) are playing a pivotal role in creating breast cancer awareness in the community. There latest activity was a breast health screening programme at Kpg Bunan Gega, Serian. Women – young and old –

Ready for Tug of War competition?

LIMBANG: The upcoming International Tug of War Competition, set for November 17-18 here, boasts a prize pool of RM66,000. Bukit Kota assemblyman Datuk Dr Abdul Rahman Ismail said that the champions will receive RM20,000 and a trophy, in addition to being awarded the Sarawak Premier Cup. Dr Abdul Rahman said

Sarawak and Mavcom strengthen collaboration for enhanced air connectivity

KUCHING: A recent courtesy visit between Minister of Transport, Datuk Sri Lee Kim Shin and the Malaysia Aviation Commission (Mavcom) aimed to further solidify the partnership and mutual support between both entities. Lee explained that the relationship is not only beneficial for Sarawak as a whole but is also crucial

Fine reminder of kind parental care

‘So much is asked of parents, and so little is given.” – American writer, Virginia Satir. JUST recently my two siblings and I marked the 35th anniversary of the passing of our mother. Mom passed away aged only 72 on Sept 1, 1988. I remember on the evening of Aug

Royal visit causes a buzz in Bintulu longhouse

BINTULU: Residents of Rumah Raymond Plen in Sungai Gelam were ecstatic when the Yang di-Pertuan Agong, Sultan Abdullah Sultan Ahmad Shah and the Raja Permaisuri Agong, Tunku Azizah Aminah Maimunah Iskandariah visited the longhouse on today (Sept 11). Tuai Rumah Raymond Plen said the residents and the surrounding community gave