Tuesday, 24 March 2026

Author: News Desk

Jalaluddin regrets not taking infection seriously

VETERAN actor and TV host Datuk Jalaluddin Hassan, who was warded at Hospital Canselor Tuanku Muhriz Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia in Cheras due to a urinary tract infection, regretted his decision to make light of an infection.  Earlier, his son Zul Qayyum recently announced on TikTok that his father was hospitalised

Sarawak Merdeka Convoy makes its stop in Julau

JULAU: The Sarawak Merdeka Convoy 2023 has reached its destination in Julau, covering a distance of 146 kilometres. According to the statement, the convoy consisted of 20 cars and 20 high-powered motorcycles, with a total of 75 participants. Another convoy from Sarikei Division joined in with 163 participants and 48

Minister urges KRT for Madani society

BELAGA: The neighbourhood watch committee (KRT) have been encouraged to promote unity and togetherness among communities based on the pillars of Malaysia Madani. Minister of National Unity, Datuk Aaron Ago Dagang said that one of the main objectives of the programme is to introduce Malaysia Madani to the KRT, aiming

Tanjung Lusam Beach: A Must-Visit Destination in Sarawak

SARIKEI: The Sarawak Kembara Merdeka Convoy group had an exhilarating experience as they set foot on Tanjung Lusam Beach for the very first time. Accompanying them was Datuk Len Talif Salleh, the Deputy Minister of Urban Planning, Land Administration, and Environment, who recognized the area’s potential as a captivating new

RM80 million allocation for Sarikei link road approved

BY AINI SELIKANG SARIKEI: Good news for the residents of Bukit Kinyau as the government through the Ministry of Rural and Regional Development has approved allocations for the construction of a road that will connect the area and Sarikei. Deputy Minister for Urban Planning, Land Administration, and Environment Datuk Len

Closure of resort due to management issues and pandemic

KUCHING: The Borneo Highlands Resort (BHR) here has not turned into a jungle despite some rumours circulating about it, said Borneo Highlands Residents Club (BHRC) chairman, Lo Khere Chiang. He said the resort, known as the Gem of Borneo, had been closed since 2020 due to management issues and because

Dazzling show by Sarawak athletes

KUCHING: Sarawak athletes have made a significant contribution to the Malaysian contingent’s medal tally at the 12th Asean Para Games in Cambodia, securing 34 medals.  They won 13 gold, 12 silver and nine bronze medals, making up 27.9 per cent of the total medals collected by the national contingent. Sarawak

Additional classes help students do better: Fatimah

BY NUR FARIHAN RAZALI DALAT: Additional classes will help students, especially those sitting for the Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) examination, to fare better in their studies. Women, Early Childhood, and Community Well-being Development Minister, Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah, said this can be one of the strategic approaches to help them

New Zealand to host Premier’s first official RISEAP visit

KUCHING: Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg will make his first official visit as president of the Regional Islamic Da’wah Council of Southeast Asia and the Pacific (RISEAP) to New Zealand from Sunday. This will be the Premier’s first official visit to a member country since his