Wednesday, 1 April 2026

Author: News Desk

Caroline Cleophas Joseph is new Serian Resident

SERIAN: Caroline Cleophas Joseph has been appointed as the new Serian Resident, replacing the former Resident, Selamat Jati Yanjah. The signing of handover of duties ceremony took place at the Serian Division Resident Office recently. Selamat, who held the position as Resident since 2022, will begin his new role as

Sarawak Energy holds plogging event

KUCHING: Sarawak Energy through the Sapphire Young Professional Network, its corporate network for young executives, organised a plogging event called ‘Sapphire Grin & Green 2023 for staff last weekend. The event was organised as part of the commitment to environmental stewardship and sustainability and in collaboration with the Borneo Cultures

Exciting music camp for all ages

KUCHING: The much-awaited “Sing and Groove Music Camp” is back to bring the enchantment of music to music lovers, students, and young people aged 12 and above this year. Happening at Chung Hua Middle School No.3 from August 31 to September 9, this event aims to achieve three things: nurture

Propelling Sarawak to high-income and advanced status

SIBU: Sarawak’s strategic focus on socioeconomic and physical infrastructure development is set to propel the state towards achieving high-income and advanced state status by 2030, according to Deputy Minister for Education, Innovation and Talent Development, Datuk Francis Harden Hollis. He highlighted that Sarawak’s abundant natural resources present valuable opportunities for

Villagers get new bridge

KUCHING: Villagers of Kampung Kudei Dunggun here heaved a sigh of relief as their old dilapidated bridge has been upgraded. The old bridge which was in use for over 30 years was replaced with a new bridge made of belian wood. The project was handed over yesterday to the villagers.

Sarawak nears MASWings ownership with MOU

KUCHING: The Sarawak government will be entering into a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Malaysia Aviation Group (MAG) as a further step towards acquiring MASWings. Minister of Transport Datuk Lee Kim Shin said that this MOU will help start detailed discussions and make the process of taking over MASWings smoother.

Puteri Sarah hopes to find love again

ACTRESS and model Puteri Sarah Liyana is not at all against marrying again despite a failed first marriage. During a live session on TikTok, the 38-year-old hopes that she will find love once again like fellow artistes Nad Zainal and Mizz Nina, who tied the knot soon after their respective marriages

Sarawak crystal longan to be promoted in Singapore

KOTA SAMARAHAN: The crystal longan fruit from Sarawak is among the local fruits that will be promoted in the sixth edition of Expo Malaysia Fest 2023 at Singapore EXPO, Changi. Federal Agricultural Marketing Authority (Fama) Malaysia senior director of fresh marketing, Shahrizan Sudirman, said about 2.5 metric tonnes of crystal

Jalan Matang Baru upgrade surges ahead of schedule

KUCHING: Jalan Matang Baru, previously marred by delays, is now progressing ahead of schedule following its commencement in May this year. Deputy Minister for Infrastructure and Port Development I (Infrastructure Development), Aidel Lariwoo said the project had achieved 4.72 per cent completion, surpassing the planned timeline by 2.17 per cent.