Saturday, 31 January 2026

Author: Nur Farihan Razali

Pickleball continues to gain traction amongst Sarawakians

MUKAH: Pickleball is fast gaining ground as a platform for health, unity and community engagement across Sarawak. In line with the sport’s rapid growth, the Public Works Department (JKR) Mukah Division pickleball team, better known as Sokanjaya Mukah, recently held a friendly match against Dewan Tujunokala Picklers as part of their preparations for the JKR

Axelson, Christina claim Petanak Pickleball Invitational XD crown

MUKAH: Alexson Aiho and Christina Bera emerged champions of the Petanak Pickleball Team 2026 Invitational Mixed Doubles Tournament. The pair sealed the title with a convincing 21-12 victory over Januarius and Bernadette in the final. Meanwhile, Mukhriz and Ijrina, along with Roslan and Saliza, shared third place after both pairs were eliminated at the semi-final stage. Prizes

Brunei, Thailand enliven Balingian Petanque Championship

BALINGIAN: The presence of international teams from Brunei and Thailand invigorated the 2025 Bederun Balingian Petanque Championship held at the Balingian Petanque Arena last Sunday. Organised by the Balingian Melanau Generation Association (PGMB) in collaboration with the Balingian Boules Club (KBB), the tournament also featured local teams from Mukah, Bintulu,

MADANI concept in tune with Sarawak’s aspirations

MATU: The theme ‘Malaysia MADANI: Rakyat Disantuni’ is significant as it reflects the shared commitment between the federal government and the Sarawak Government in building a caring and inclusive society. Matu District Officer, Hamidah Halpi, said that the MADANI concept is also in line with the aspirations of ‘Sarawak Maju

Integrity key to strengthening trust and accountability

MUKAH: Integrity is not merely a noble value but an obligation that must be upheld in every aspect of life, from administrative processes and procurement management to daily decision-making. Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) Sarawak Director, Hasbillah Mohamad Salleh, said that everyone must be aware that leakages, abuse of power, and

Younger generation urged to be proactive in environment sustainability

MUKAH: Politeknik Mukah (PMU) Department of Mechanical Engineering has collaborated with Smart Green PolyCC PMU and the Natural Resources and Environment Board (NREB) Sarawak recently, to organise a corporate social responsibility (CSR) programme ‘Generasi Muda Prihatin: Aluminium Awareness and Recycling for Environmental Sustainability’. Programme director, Rosidi Mohamad Nor said the

Students urged to reject bullying culture, become change agents

MUKAH: Students have been urged to become agents of change by rejecting the culture of bullying in schools. Tellian Assemblyman, Royston Valentine, stressed that bullying is not an issue to be taken lightly as it has reached the point of claiming lives. “Bullying should never happen, especially in schools, to

Ensuring welfare of elderly safeguarded via PAWE

DALAT: The Sarawak government is committed to ensuring the welfare of senior citizens in the state is always safeguarded. Minister for Women, Early Childhood and Community Wellbeing Development, Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah, said the establishment of the Senior Citizens Activity Centre (PAWE) is one of the government’s initiatives to strengthen

93 attend pre-marriage course at Mukah Polytechnic

MUKAH: A total of 93 people participated in a Pre-Marriage Course organised by the Department of Commerce through its Training and Continuing Education Unit (ULPL), in collaboration with the Islamic Religious Department of Sarawak (JAIS) Mukah Branch, recently. The two-day course was held at the Main Lecture Hall of Mukah

Values and ethics vital to ensure business sustainability

MUKAH: Entrepreneurship requires not only knowledge and skills but also values and ethics. Tellian Assemblyman, Royston Valentine, said that young entrepreneurs must be educated on integrity, social responsibility, and sound decision-making. “These values and ethics are the main keys to ensuring long-term business sustainability,” he said. He said this in