Thursday, 8 January 2026

Author: Fasiha Khushiri

SESCO uncovers electricity theft at semi-D homes

KUCHING: Two residents of Jalan Hup Kee, Kuching were suspected of stealing electricity during a joint enforcement operation by Sarawak Energy’s operations and utility arm, Syarikat SESCO Berhad (SESCO) and the Ministry of Utility and Telecommunication (MUT) Sarawak. At both double-storey semi-detached houses, the team uncovered underground tapping cables that

National Conference on Integrity and Governance next month

KUCHING: The National Conference on Integrity and Governance 2025 (NCIG 2025), will be held on Oct 7-8 at the Pullman Hotel here. Organised in collaboration with government agencies and key stakeholders, the conference aims to strengthen a shared commitment to promoting integrity and effective governance practices across Malaysia. “With more

Sarawak, Uzbekistan’s Fergana seal cultural cooperation with five-year MOU

KUCHING: Sarawak has taken another step onto the global cultural stage by forging a partnership with Uzbekistan’s Fergana Region through the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on mutual cooperation. Minister for Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts, Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah said the agreement is a

Hope Place reaches out to help single mother

KUCHING: Non-governmental organisation Hope Place Kuching  has come to the aid of a single mother who is shouldering the immense responsibility of caring for her elderly parents, one of whom is bedridden, while also providing for her teenage son. It recently received a call for assistance from 52-year-old Nora, who

Reigniting love for Malay literature

KUCHING: The Jerayawara Bahasa dan Sastera Jejak Madani 2025 convoy is a powerful demonstration of Malaysia’s unwavering commitment to elevate the national language. It is also aimed at igniting a love for Malay literature across Sarawak’s diverse communities, said Daro assemblyman and DBP board member Safiee Ahmad. Speaking at the

Federal ministry committed to empowering Sarawak’s rural women

KUCHING: The Rural and Regional Development Ministry (KKDW) remains committed to empowering rural women in Sarawak through various leadership training and community empowerment programmes. Deputy Rural and Regional Development Minister, Datuk Rubiah Wang, said a total of 1,300 participants, including 420 women from Sarawak, have benefited from a series of

English education important to compete globally

KUCHING: Sarawak must develop its own education system and stop relying solely on frameworks designed elsewhere if it wishes to compete globally, said Parti Sarawak Bersatu (PSB) President, Datuk Seri Wong Soon Koh. He commended the state government’s ongoing efforts to strengthen English education, describing the initiative as both “wise

Rural women gain insights into skills training

KUCHING: The Sarawak 2025 Rural Women’s Leadership Seminar, themed ‘Inclusive Women, Progressive Villages’ and organised by the Sarawak branch of the Institute for Rural Advancement (INFRA), highlighted the importance of providing opportunities for rural women to grow and thrive. Deputy Minister of Rural and Regional Development, Datuk Rubiah Wang, said

Kelly Group contributes aid worth RM10,000 for the needy

KUCHING: Hope Place Kuching recently received a generous contribution from the Kelly Group, a well-known local philanthropist group that has long supported the welfare organisation. Led by Kelly Lau, members of the Kelly Group personally handed over their donation at Satok Road here to Hope Place’s founder, Kelvin Wan. The

Home grown EV charging infrastructure to be conceived

KUCHING: Sarawak is poised to strengthen its role as a regional leader in green mobility through the creation of Malaysia’s first full-fledged electric vehicle (EV) charger assembly line. The project will be developed by Sarawak Economic Development Corporation’s energy arm, SEDC Energy (SEDCE), in partnership with Amcharge Sdn Bhd. This