Tuesday, 24 March 2026

Author: News Desk

Property expo on July 14 to 16

KUCHING: The Sarawak Housing Real Estate and Developers’ Association (SHEDA) Property Expo will take place from July 14 to 16 at the Borneo Convention Centre Kuching (BCCK). In its press release, SHEDA said that every effort had been made to empower visitors to secure a home during the expo. Organising

Sarawak and Sabah natural beauty attracts 4.5 million tourists to Malaysia as of March

As of March 2023, Malaysia has welcomed approximately 4.5 million foreign tourists, with a significant number originating from ASEAN countries. Deputy Tourism, Arts, and Culture Minister Khairul Firdaus Akhbar Khan expressed confidence that the country’s continuous momentum in tourism will help achieve the target of 16.1 million tourist arrivals this

International Archives Week  from June 26 to 28

KUCHING: Sarawak State Library will host the International Archives Week (IAW) from June 26 to 28. The theme for this year’s IAW is ‘Archives United’ and it is adopted by archival institutions worldwide to celebrate the importance of records and archives, individuals or institutions and government departments entrusted with the

Astana Negeri assures Taib’s well-being, dismisses health speculations

KUCHING: The Astana Negeri Sarawak has issued a statement to provide reassurance that the Head of State, Tun Pehin Sri Abdul Taib Mahmud, is in good health and well-being. Private Secretary to the Governor of Sarawak Junih Salleh Ahmad released the statement in response to circulating speculations on various social

University of Technology Sarawak addresses misleading TikTok video

SIBU: University of Technology Sarawak (UTS) has recently responded to a viral TikTok video posted by an account named “csi.98” on June 21, 2023. In the video, the account owner, who is a UTS graduate, claimed to be facing difficulties securing employment in Singapore. However, UTS in a statement today,

Yayasan Perpaduan Sarawak trains non-Sarawakian youths in Sape music

BY AWANG MUHAMMAD SYAHMI KUCHING: Fifteen young Yayasan Perpaduan Sarawak (YPS) Sape Ambassadors from various parts of the country were awarded certificates following a four-day training session at Sape Camp 2023. The camp aimed to foster admiration, appreciation and mastery of Sarawak’s beloved musical instrument, the Sape, among non-Sarawakian youths.

Police Officer suspended for insulting subordinates and altercation

A police officer who allegedly insulted her subordinates and was involved in a verbal altercation, as captured in two separate videos, has been suspended from duty. Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail said two investigation reports concerning the female inspector have been forwarded to the Attorney General’s Department. Furthermore,

Sarawak flagpole: Money-maker for state

KUCHING: The RM30 million Sarawak flagpole project will generate revenue directly and indirectly for various sectors including attracting thousands of visitors who either live near or far from the state’s latest landmark. In his response to the recent criticism by Democratic Action Party (DAP) that the project was a waste

SOCSO assures dependents of fatal accident victims protected

BY NUR FARIHAN RAZALI MUKAH: The Social Security Organisation (SOCSO) is committed to ensuring that the welfare of dependents of victims involved in fatal accidents continues to be protected. SOCSCO Mukah Satellite Office manager, Mohamad Yazid Mohamad Hepni said that the welfare of the victims’ beneficiaries will be given attention

Habitat restoration crucial to preserve biodiversity

BINTULU: Habitat restoration is important for preserving biodiversity in Sarawak, said Deputy Minister of Infrastructure and Port Development Datuk Majang Renggi. Majang stated that habitat restoration was in line with the Post COVID-19 Development Strategy (PCDS) 2030. It reflects the Sarawak government’s dedication to ecological restoration, biodiversity conservation and sustainable