Sunday, 29 March 2026

Author: News Desk

Sarawak Merdeka Convoy 2023 arrives in Lachau

LACHAU: The Sarawak Merdeka Convoy 2023 has reached its next destination in Pantu District, yesterday. The convoy which travelled from Lubok Antu arrived at 10 am in Lachau Town and was warmly welcomed by the Bukit Begunan assemblyman Datuk Mong Dagang along with department heads and community leaders in the

Retiring STIDC general manager calls on Abang Johari

KUCHING: Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg received a farewell visit in conjunction with the retirement of Sarawak Timber Industry Development Corporation (STIDC) general manager Datuk Hasjim Bojet at the former’s office, yesterday. Hashim began his service as a substitute teacher at SRK Landeh Kuching, SRB St

Mental health care vital for media practitioners

KUCHING: Mental health care should be taken seriously by the community, especially among media practitioners, said Datuk Abdullah Saidol. The Deputy Minister in the Premier’s Department (Corporate Affairs, Information and UKAS) said that mental health care awareness among the media practitioners need to be enhanced for their well-being. Abdullah acknowledged

Sarawak secures RM325.3 million worth of business events

KUCHING: Sarawak’s business events industry ended 2022 on a high note securing 100 business events with a projected total economic impact of RM325.3 million. “Performance in the fiscal year of 2022 (FY2022) was nothing short of remarkable as the destination’s industry led by Business Events Sarawak (BESarawak) has surpassed targets

Premier receives courtesy call from DBOS delegation

KUCHING: Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg received a courtesy call from the Development Bank of Sarawak (DBOS) at Wisma Bapa Malaysia here, today. The delegation was led by its chairman, Tan Sri Datuk Amar Morshidi Abdul Ghani. Also present were the DBOS board of directors, Datuk

MRC Kuching receives donation of new ambulance van

BY ELLISIA TINGASS KUCHING: The Malaysian Red Crescent (MRC) Kuching branch has received a new ambulance van from the Latter-day Saints Charities at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints here yesterday. Deputy chairman of MRC Kuching branch Dr Chou Chii Ming said that the branch was grateful for

Decrease in dengue fever cases, no deaths reported in Epid Week 25

There has been a notable decline of 8 percent in dengue fever cases during Epidemiological Week 25 with a total of 2,582 reported cases, compared to 2,808 cases in the previous week. The Health Ministry (MOH) has confirmed that there were also no deaths reported due to dengue fever complications

Sarawak aims to boost skilled workforce

BINTULU: Having certified and skilled Sarawakian workers would fulfill the aspirations of the state government’s Post-COVID-19 Development Strategy (PCDS) 2030 of achieving 30% skilled workers. “Improving the talents and skills of our local workers is one of the platforms to reduce our dependence on the hiring of expatriate workers,” said

Sarawak prioritises infrastructure and skills

LAWAS: The state government continues to prioritise the development of infrastructure, including water and electricity supply facilities, education, and technology. Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Awang Tengah Ali Hasan stated that the state government will upgrade road and telecommunications facilities while enhancing the skills of the people and advising them to

Finance Ministry denounces false claim of RM600 STR addition

The Finance Ministry has refuted the widespread misinformation regarding an alleged additional RM600 supplement for the Rahmah Cash Aid (STR), asserting that the claim is entirely false. In a statement, the ministry cautioned the public to be vigilant and not to be easily deceived by such news circulating on Telegram.