Wednesday, 18 March 2026

Author: Fasiha Khushiri

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

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