Monday, 30 March 2026

Author: News Desk

Merdeka ride fostering patriotism

TEBEDU: The Sarawak Merdeka Ride Convoy has become a popular and significant event that fosters patriotism among the local community. Tebedu assemblyman Dr Simon Sinang Bada said this annual celebration, which has garnered positive responses since its inception, aims to honour and commemorate the date of Sarawak’s independence. In his

Thunderstorm, heavy rain warning in Miri and Limbang

The Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) has issued a warning for thunderstorms and heavy rain expected to occur in Miri, Marudi, and Limbang until 12 noon today (July 12). This warning has been issued due to indications of thunderstorms with rainfall intensity exceeding 20mm/hour, which is likely to persist for an

Water supply disruption in Asajaya

The Sarawak Rural Water Supply Department (JBALB) has issued a notice regarding a water supply disruption in the Asajaya District starting from 9am to 5pm today (July 12). The affected areas include Asajaya Ulu, Asajaya Tengah, Asajaya Laut, and SMK Asajaya Laut. The disruption is necessary to allow contractors to

DBKU denies flag damage

KUCHING: Kuching North City Hall (DBKU) has denied claims that the Sarawak flag, which is flying from the RM30 million flagpole near Fort Margherita, has been damaged and torn. In response to these claims, DBKU director Mohamed Khaidir Abang said that DBKU officials visited the flagpole to inspect its condition.

SMK St Patrick victorious in Mukah volleyball championship

BY NUR FARIHAN RAZALI MUKAH: SMK St Patrick emerged as the champions in the men’s category of the Mukah Divisional Schools Sports Council (MSSB) Volleyball Championship held at SJKC Chong Boon recently. In the same category, SMK Mukah secured the runners-up position, followed by SMK Oya in third place and

40 in Balingian receive MRP grants

MUKAH: Granting minor rural projects (MRP) is a key priority for Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) to ensure the smooth implementation of community activities across various areas. “The purpose of this grant is to facilitate organised activities in the community,” Balingian assemblyman Abdul Yakub Arbi highlighted. During the MRP grant presentation

Villagers donate blood

MUKAH: A total of 32 residents in the Mukah area donated blood during a donation drive at Mukah Hospital recently. The programme was organised by Tellian branch of Sarawak United National Youth Organisation held in conjunction with the golden jubilee celebration SABERKAS this year. It was aimed at making SABERKAS

Special multifaith prayers to mark Independence Day celebration

BY NEVILLE TIMOTHY SANDERS & ELLISIA TINGASS KUCHING: As Sarawak gears up for the Independence Day celebration, special thanksgiving prayers will be held next Friday (July 21) at Pullman hotel here at 9 am. Organised by Unit for Other Religion (UNIFOR), 700 people are expected to attend the session which

Bride vanishes after wedding, found with ex-boyfriend

A 21-year-old bride from Bogor, Indonesia went missing the day after her wedding on June 25. The groom’s family took to social media to announce the woman’s disappearance and filed a police report eight days later. Initially, the woman claimed she was going out to pick up a delivery of

Kuching Toastmasters Club elects new exco

KUCHING:  Wee Pei Chai is the new president of the Kuching Toastmasters Club for the 2023-2024 term. Other members of the 36th executive committee elected during the club’s recent annual general meeting (AGM) are presidents Albert Loi (education), Janice Lim (membership), and Nur Hasheena (public relations); Connie Tzen (secretary); Beatrice