Friday, 24 April 2026

Author: News Desk

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

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,