Thursday, 8 January 2026

Author: Fasiha Khushiri

Opening of MIS school due to growing demand

KUCHING: A growing demand for Islamic primary education has prompted the opening of the Sarawak Islamic Council (MIS) Primary Religious School No. 2 Kuching, which will be officially launched this Friday by Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg. Deputy Minister in the Premier’s Department (Regional Development Agency

Author reminds media of need for accuracy, integrity

KUCHING: Writers and journalists must bear a heavy responsibility to ensure accuracy and integrity in their work. In stating this local author Shahrina Ahmad Sharkawi, said this is because whatever is written would be subject to question again and again. “Don’t forget, in the hereafter we will also be questioned.

Pantai Damai celebrates students’ academic success

KUCHING: More than 70 students from the Pantai Damai constituency were celebrated in a programme organised by Biro Pendidikan Pantai Damai to recognise their academic achievements and encourage further studies to the highest level. The handover of the education initiative, held at the Pantai Damai Community Service Centre today gathered

AI can impact Sarawak significantly despite smaller market

KUCHING: Xeo Air founder and Chief Executive Officer, Bronwyn Morgan, stressed that artificial intelligence (AI) technology can have a significant impact on the people of Sarawak, even though the state is smaller compared to the global market. She shared her views during a knowledge-sharing session organised by Angkatan Zaman Mansang

Sarawak reinforces position as regional digital development leader

KUCHING: Sarawak continues to reinforce its position as a regional leader in digital development with the successful staging of the programme ‘Sarawak’s Global Leap: Innovation Driving Inclusive Growth in Emerging Economies’, organised by Angkatan Zaman Mansang (AZAM) Sarawak in collaboration with the Sarawak Economic Development Corporation (SEDC) and the United

Jwendy Joshua to carry Sarawak hopes at Mr Malaysia 2025

LUNDU: Lundu once again made headlines in the bodybuilding arena when Jwendy Joshua carved his own place in history after being crowned the overall “Champion of Champions” (CoC) at the Mr Kuching 2025 competition held in Kuching from Aug 20 to 24. This proud achievement came after he won first

Penambang wins DBKU Best Smart City Initiative

JOHOR BAHRU: Kuching North City Commission (DBKU) has once again demonstrated its commitment to the smart city agenda. It was announced as the winner of the Best Smart City Initiative (Open Category – Government Agency) at the Johor Smart City Awards 2025 held on Sept 23 here. This achievement was

Routine errand at UTC turns subsidy opportunity

THE peaceful patience of individuals waiting to renew or replace their MyKad and the gentle shuffling of queue numbers fill the morning air at the National Registration Department (NRD) counters within the Urban Transformation Centre (UTC) Sarawak. The federal government announced the nationwide rollout of the Budi95 initiative, allowing all

SCCS brings Balloon Maze to Bintulu for first time

BINTULU: Bintulu will soon be filled with colour and hope as the Sarawak Children’s Cancer Society (SCCS) brings its signature Balloon Maze to the town for the very first time. Timed with Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, the 2025 edition carries the inspiring theme “Aqil Beats Cancer,” highlighting stories of resilience

Petrol stations in Sarawak ready for Budi95 rollout

KUCHING: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has announced that starting Sept 30, the price of RON95 petrol will be set at RM1.99 per litre, down from RM2.05, for all Malaysian citizens regardless of income level. Petrol stations in Sarawak say they are ready for the government’s Budi Madani RON95