Thursday, 2 April 2026

Author: News Desk

Programme provides RM59,100 educational aid to 164 students in Sarikei

SARIKEI: ‘Program Menyantuni’ continues its mission of assisting communities in need, providing vital aid and support to alleviate burdens. Sarawak Deputy Minister for Urban Planning, Land Administration and Environment, Datuk Len Talif Salleh pointed out the significance of this approach in ensuring proper protection for those involved. “One of the

Companies eye partnership in infrastructure sector

KUCHING: YTL Power International Berhad and YTL Construction intend to become ideal investment partners for the Sarawak government in the field of infrastructure construction. Its managing director Datuk Yeoh Seok Hong said that Sarawak is on a strong trajectory towards achieving sustainable development, especially if the construction sector embraces the

Facility upgrade vital for ageing society: Sim

BY NEVILLE TIMOTHY SANDERS and ELEAZAR BARRICK PETER KUCHING: More hospitals and public facilities need to be developed to cater to an increasing elderly population, said Deputy Premier Datuk Sri Dr Sim Kui Hian. He said since Sarawak will be the first state to reach the aged status by the

Move to create business-friendly environment in Sarawak

KOTA SAMARAHAN: The Sarawak government and the Malaysia Productivity Corporation (MPC) remain committed to improving the business environment in the state. MPC said one of the ongoing initiatives is the Malaysian Licensing Guidelines (MyGP) in collaboration with selected Local Authorities (PBT). “MyGP, led by MPC, supports the implementation of the

No GPS involvement in peninsula state polls: Premier

KUCHING: Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) which supports the federal Unity Government has reiterated that it will not be involved in any campaign programme in the six state elections in Peninsular Malaysia. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg, who is also GPS chairman, said his presence during nomination

MBKS renews pledge to serve one and all

KUCHING: Kuching South City Council (MBKS) has pledged to serve its community fairly and ensure no one is left behind. Its Mayor Datuk Wee Hong Seng said MBKS steadfastly aspires to build a city that embraces one and all. In their unwavering dedication to the well-being of citizens, he said

100 acres in Bukit Siol to be turned into nature reserve

BY GOH PEI PEI & JACINTHA JOLENE KUCHING: The Sarawak government is in the process of gazetting 100 acres of land in Bukit Siol, Petra Jaya, as a nature reserve to keep the city green and liveable. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said it will become

Govt hopes to end Kuching’s flooding woes by 2030

BY GOH PEI PEI & JACINTHA JOLENE KUCHING: The Sarawak government wants to upgrade the drainage systems in the city to resolve flooding issues by 2030. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari said the government was seeking comprehensive solutions to the problem, including improving the current drainage systems. He

Youth told to master science, technology and engineering

KUCHING: Sarawak’s exploration in the new economies such as digital economy, hydrogen and carbon storage require the expertise of Sarawakians in the fields of science, technology and engineering. Deputy Minister of Youth, Sports and Entrepreneur Development Datuk Gerald Rentap Jabu said the younger generation should therefore master Science, Technology, Engineering,