TEBEDU: The government has assured that all land acquired for development projects will be fairly and appropriately compensated. Tebedu assemblyman Dr Simon Sinang Bada said that to date, the government has never taken land or demolished houses and roadside structures involved in development projects without compensation.“So far, the government has
KUCHING: Sarawak has further strengthened its standing in Malaysia’s semiconductor industry following a high-level visit by the Malaysia Semiconductor Industry Association (MSIA), which brought together 33 companies and nearly 50 senior industry leaders led by its president Datuk Seri Wong Siew Hai. The visit included site tours and a high-level
SERIAN: The launch of the RM8.49 million Sungai Sadong Bridge construction project marks a significant step towards improved connectivity for residents of Kampung Hilir and Kampung Kemayau. The project site handover ceremony, held at Kampung Hilir, on Tuesday marked the commencement of works on a new concrete bridge linking Kampung
GEDONG: An allocation of RM176,000 for maintenance, welfare and the enhancement of learning facilities was allocated for Sekolah Kebangsaan (SK) Kepayang in Gedong, reaffirming continued efforts to strengthen education in rural areas. The allocation was announced following a visit by the Premier’s special representative in Gedong, Datuk Seri Naroden Majais
KUCHING: The Mile 7 Covered Basketball Stadium in Kota Sentosa will undergo a Phase 2 upgrade under the Rural Transformation Programme (RTP) 2025, with an allocation of RM300,000, says Kota Sentosa assemblyman Wilfred Yap. Yap witnessed the handover of the Letter of Award to the appointed contractor, An-Nashr Resources, together
KUCHING: Kuching will take centre stage as the final destination of the Atas Angin Festival 2026 Tour, closing the nationwide run with a free indie music showcase ahead of the festival’s Kuala Lumpur finale next month. The one-day event will unfold at Star On Stage Kuching on Jan 24, 2026,
BY ALEZXANDRIA KAPPLE KUCHING: About 300 vendors are set to operate across 10 Ramadan bazaar sites in Padawan this year as the local council steps up hygiene enforcement while strengthening community-led organisation. The Ramadan bazaars continue a community-driven initiative that has been in place since 2008 to provide organised, regulated
SWITZERLAND: Sarawak reaffirmed its commitment to global economic engagement at the World Economic Forum (WEF) Annual Meeting 2026 in Davos on Tuesday (Jan 20). The state’s participation was marked by the involvement of Deputy Sarawak Secretary (Economic Planning and Development) Datuk Sri Dr Muhammad Abdullah Zaidel as a panellist in
KUCHING: The Sarawak Commercial Vehicle Licensing Board (LPKP Sarawak) is proposing a series of regulatory improvements to strengthen and modernise the state’s taxi industry. LPKP Sarawak chairman Michael Kong Feng Nian said the discussions focused on policy adjustments aimed at improving operational efficiency, enhancing service quality and ensuring regulations remain
By Alezxandria Kapple SUNGAI APONG: In a quiet corner of Sungai Apong Market No. 2, a modest barber shop has been drawing attention for offering RM10 haircuts at a time when rising living costs have pushed personal grooming further out of reach for many families. The shop is owned by