Thursday, 26 March 2026

Author: News Desk

Task force to be established for smooth acquisition of MASwings

KUCHING: A task force will be established to ensure a smooth acquisition process of MASwings prior to setting up Sarawak’s own boutique airline. Minister of Transport Datuk Seri Lee Kim Shin led a delegation for a courtesy call to Federal Minister of Transport Anthony Loke in Putrajaya on Friday (June

DAP will not remain an opposition party forever, says Chong

KUCHING: Sarawak Democratic Action Party (DAP) chairman Chong Chieng Jen today (July 1) said DAP will not remain as an opposition party in the state forever, as politics is a game of numbers. “Some quarters can always claim that there will be no DAP (as government) in Sarawak, but it

Earthquake in neighbouring country, no tsunami threat to Malaysia

The Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) reported a moderate earthquake in Java, Indonesia at 8:57pm last night (June 30). The 5.8 magnitude earthquake occurred at a depth of 103 kilometres at coordinates 8.6 degrees south, 110.0 degrees east, approximately 96 kilometres southwest of Yogyakarta. No tsunami threat to Malaysia has been

Community Resource Centre now fully operational

KUCHING: The Community Resource Centre situated behind the KMC Flats compound next to the old MAA Tower at Jalan Ban Hock is fully operational despite its closed door. The Mayor of Kuching South City Council Datuk Wee Hong Seng clarified this in an official statement yesterday. He explained that the

Mayor prioritises safety at council’s swimming pool 

KUCHING: Kuching South City Council (MBKS) Mayor Datuk Wee Hong Seng has reminded parents or guardians to prioritise the safety of their children whenever they visit the council’s swimming pool. He also mentioned that visitors must consistently adhere to the rules and regulations of the swimming pool. “It is crucial

Cooperation inked to create better neighbourhoods

KUCHING: Padawan Municipal Council (MPP) is working together with Village Security and Development Committee (JKKK) Mile 10 and Community Neigbourhood Watch (KRT) Semaba Park to take care of the welfare of the residents of the two neighbourhoods and surrounding areas. MPP chairman Tan Kai, in a statement yesterday, said a

Bakun Hydro Power Generation facility clinches awards

KUCHING: Sarawak Energy’s Bakun Hydro Power Generation facility was named the national-level best overall performer and Challenge Trophy winner at the recent Prime Minister’s Hibiscus Awards (PMHA) 2021/2022. In its press release, Sarawak Energy said that apart from its outstanding contribution to environmental conservation and sustainable innovation, this also marked

Sarawakians advised to utilise opportunities provided

ASAJAYA: Sarawakians are advised to take advantage of all the opportunities given by the government in an effort to improve living standards while not being completely dependent on assistance. Deputy Minister of Rural and Regional Development, Datuk Rubiah Wang said the people also needed to play a role in efforts

Head of State donates cows to underprivileged & staff

BY ELLISIA TINGASS KUCHING: The Head of State Tun Pehin Sri Abdul Taib Mahmud and his wife, Toh Puan Datuk Patinggi Raghad Kurdi Taib, donated six cows as sacrificial meat to help the underprivileged and the staff at Astana during Hari Raya Aidiladha. Senior Administrative Officer Riziandy Nawawi received the

5,000 Jemoreng heads of household receive sacrificial meat

BY NUR FARIHAN RAZALI MATU: A total of 5,000 Heads of Household (KIR) in the Jemoreng constituency received a donation of sacrificial meat in conjunction with Hari Raya Aidiladha celebration at the Matu District Mosque grounds, here, on Wednesday. They received two kilograms each during the distribution. The distribution of