Saturday, 10 January 2026

Author: Fasiha Khushiri

‘Jom Heboh’ returns, boosting economy and family bonding

KUCHING: The ‘Jom Heboh’ carnival returns to Dataran Perayaan Petra Jaya this year, not only bringing entertainment to the public but also boosting the local economy through the participation of micro-entrepreneurs. The Minister of Tourism, Creative Industry, and Performing Arts, Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah, stated that the three-day

Sarawak delegation studies haze, peatland fire prevention measures

KUCHING: A technical visit to Peninsular Malaysia, led by the Deputy Controller (Management) of the Natural Resources and Environment Board (NREB) Sarawak, Kenny Poon, was conducted from July 29 to July 31. This visit, part of the Strategic Plan Study under the 12th Malaysia Plan (12MP), aimed at studying best

Australian veterans honour comrades who defended Sarawak

ADELAIDE, Australia: Australian war veterans gathered here recently to pay tribute to their comrades who served and made the ultimate sacrifice during the Malayan Wars, with a special emphasis on those who fought in the defence of Sarawak. The commemorative service, held on Friday, August 29, honoured not only Australian

Head of State attends Sarawak Maulidur Rasul Thanksgiving event

KUCHING: Head of State, Tun Pehin Sri Dr Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar, along with his wife, Toh Puan Datuk Patinggi Fauziah Mohd Sanusi, attended the Sarawak Maulidur Rasul Thanksgiving Event for 1447H/2025M held at the Sarawak State Mosque last night (Thursday). Upon their arrival at 6:30 pm, they were warmly

Game Jam’s participants praised for creativity, innovation

KUCHING: The Sarawak Game Developer’s Community (SwkGDC) successfully concluded its fourth annual SwkGDC Game Jam, held from August 30 to September 1 at TEGAS Digital Village here. This year’s event was made possible with the support of TEGAS Digital Village, Sarawak Digital Economy Corporation (SDEC), Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC),

Hetty Koes Endang and friends perform in Miri on Sept 13

KUCHING: Miri City is set to become an entertainment hub as iconic Indonesian singer, Hetty Koes Endang, will be performing in a special ‘Hetty Koes Endang & Friends Concert’ on September 13 at the Miri Indoor Stadium. The concert promises not only a night full of nostalgia and first-class entertainment

All contingents confirm participation in Borneo Games

KUCHING: The West Kalimantan and East Kalimantan provinces of Indonesia are not facing any issues in sending their contingents for the upcoming Borneo Games to be held in Sarawak at the end of September. Sarawak’s Minister of Youth, Sports, and Entrepreneur Development, Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah, said that

Sarawak stepping up efforts to boost tourism credentials

KUCHING: Sarawak is reinforcing its status as a prominent ecotourism destination in the region, with significant international accomplishments, including efforts to designate Bako National Park and Lambir Hills National Park as ASEAN Heritage Parks (AHP). Deputy Minister for Tourism, Creative Industry, and Performing Arts, Datuk Sebastian Ting said Sarawak currently

NREB gains insights on peat fire, haze control in Singapore and Pahang

KUCHING: A delegation from the Natural Resources and Environment Board (NREB) Sarawak, led by Deputy State Secretary (Administration) Datuk Buckland Bangik, recently conducted a technical visit to Singapore’s Asean Specialised Meteorological Centre (ASMC), the Malaysian Meteorological Department (METMalaysia), and the fire-prone peatland management programme at Kg Cenderawasih and Pekan Permanent

Only guided tours at Bako National Park from 2026

KUCHING: Beginning next year, all visitors to Bako National Park will be required to join a guided tour, said Deputy Minister of Tourism, Creative Industry, and Performing Arts Datuk Sebastian Ting. He said the new policy is designed to provide a more organised and structured experience for visitors while also