Sunday, 26 April 2026

Author: News Desk

PRS Youth backs Nanta, rejects resignation call

KUCHING: Parti Rakyat Sarawak (PRS) Youth rejects calls by constitutional law expert, Dr Abdul Aziz Bari, for Works Minister, Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi, to resign over remarks made during a recent radio interview. Its chief, Christopher Gira Sambang, who said the Youth Wing stood behind Nanta, stressed that the

Political stability drives consistent, sustainable development

LIMBANG: Sarawak’s long-standing political stability under Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) remains a key driver of the state’s consistent and sustainable development, said Deputy Minister of Food Industry, Commodity and Regional Development, Datuk Dr Abdul Rahman Ismail. He said Sarawak has continued to enjoy sustainable development for more than 20 years

Sarawak targets 100 King’s Scouts a year

KUCHING: The Sarawak Scout Movement is aiming to produce over 100 King’s Scouts every year following a strategic capacity-building initiative for its leadership. More than 60 Scout commissioners and scouters from various districts across the state converged at the Sarawak Scout Headquarters in Jalan Batu Lintang here for the Road

Amelia Roziman ends 20-year BESarawak tenure

KUCHING: After 20 years at the helm of Business Events Sarawak (BESarawak), Chief Executive Officer Amelia Roziman has stepped down, marking the end of an era that saw Sarawak transform into a globally recognised destination for business events. Amelia’s tenure, which concluded on Jan 31, was characterised by sustained growth

1,000 native tree seedlings planted in Sabal Forest restoration effort

SAMARAHAN: A total of 1,000 native forest seedlings were planted to support restoration efforts and foster environmental awareness among the community. According to a statement issued by Forest Department Sarawak (FDS), the planting was carried out during a joint tree-planting programme between the FDS and Sarawak Energy Bhd (SEB) held recently

Premier leads more than 300 participants in Sarawak Botanical Garden walk

KUCHING:  More than 300 participants turned up as Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg led the ‘Walk For Health with the Sarawak Premier’ programme at the Sarawak Botanical Garden underscoring the state government’s commitment to promoting a healthy lifestyle among the community. Abang Johari arrived at the

Appointment of 20,000 teachers welcomed, but with stricter recruitment standards

KUCHING: The move to appoint 20,000 teachers is welcomed, alongside calls for stricter and more transparent recruitment to safeguard the quality of the teaching profession. The Sarawak Teachers’ Union (STU) President, Kullin Djayang said the union appreciates the MADANI government’s initiative but stressed that the selection process must be handled carefully,

State government reaffirms integrity, governance commitment in timber industry

KUCHING: The Sarawak Government has reiterated its ongoing commitment to enhancing governance, integrity and a culture of high performance in the forest-based and timber industry, in alignment with the goals of the Post COVID-19 Development Strategy 2030 (PCDS 2030). Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Awang Tengah Ali Hasan, said the achievements

Astana Sarawak extends congratulations to Wan Junaidi on 80th birthday

KUCHING: Astana Sarawak conveyed its warmest congratulations to Head of State Tun Pehin Sri Dr Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar, on the occasion of his 80th birthday. In a statement issued on Sunday, Astana Sarawak extended their greetings to Wan Junaidi, who marked his 80th personal birthday on Feb 1. “On

District office, quarters development proposed in Siburan

SIBURAN: The proposed construction of a new Siburan District Office, along with government residential quarters, reflects the Sarawak Government’s continued commitment to strengthening administrative infrastructure in the rapidly developing district. State Secretary Datuk Amar Mohamad Abu Bakar Marzuki conducted a working visit to Siburan recently to inspect the proposed site