KUCHING: The Plaza Merdeka Shopping Centre’s (Plaza Merdeka) latest lucky draw campaign has recorded an overwhelming response, attracting more than 15,000 valid entries from shoppers across participating outlets. To be eligible for the lucky draw campaign, shoppers are required to make a minimum purchase of RM199 from any Plaza Merdeka
KUCHING: As Sarawak prepares to welcome 2026, Head of State, Tun Pehin Sri Dr Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar, extended New Year greetings to all Sarawakians. Together with his wife, Toh Puan Datuk Patinggi Fauziah Mohd Sanusi, Wan Junaidi expressed hope that the new year would bring peace, clarity and renewed
KUCHING: Sarawak is mourning the passing of a towering intellectual figure whose lifelong dedication to social justice and economic development left an enduring imprint on the nation. The late Datuk Dr Madeline Berma, a distinguished economist and academician, was widely regarded as one of Malaysia’s most influential thinkers on development,
KOTA SAMARAHAN: Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (UNIMAS) has reaffirmed its commitment to transforming higher education through institutional sustainability, regional development, and alignment with national priorities. The university welcomed critical discourse raised in an article titled “The Ivory Tower’s Silent Crisis: Why Malaysian universities must learn to learn,” which highlighted concerns over
KUCHING: On average, all hotels in Kuching are recording robust occupancy levels ahead of the New Year, with festive travel and school holidays driving strong demand across the city. The year-end period has traditionally been a peak season for the hospitality industry, and this year is no exception as travellers
KUCHING: As the New Year 2026 approaches, Sarawak is steadily moving closer to achieving its Sarawak Maju Makmur 2030 vision. Sarawak Transport Minister Datuk Seri Lee Kim Shin said the remaining period requires stronger commitment, urging all stakeholders to intensify efforts and work together effectively. “We need to strengthen cooperation
KUCHING: The Housing Development Corporation (HDC) has issued a clarification following viral social media posts concerning the implementation of the Rumah Sri Pertiwi housing programme in Sarawak. HDC explained that Rumah Sri Pertiwi was an affordable housing initiative by the Sarawak government targeting households with monthly incomes between RM4,000 and
KUCHING: The Malaysian Red Crescent (MRC) Stampin Branch will organise a two-day blood donation campaign to help prevent blood shortages at Sarawak General Hospital. The campaign aims to support the Sarawak General Hospital Blood Bank by encouraging members of the public to donate blood for patients requiring transfusions and emergency
KUCHING: St David Chapel in Kampung Bumbok received a RM195,000 grant from Sarawak’s Unit for Other Religions (UNIFOR) during a cheque presentation ceremony held on Sunday (Dec 28). The presentation took place in conjunction with a Christmas gathering at the Kampung Bumbok community hall, attended by church members and local
KUCHING: Kuching South City Council (MBKS) has launched the “Name Our Spaces” contest, inviting the public to play an active role in shaping the identity of a major upcoming landmark development in the city. MBKS Mayor Datuk Wee Hong Seng said the initiative gives the community a unique opportunity to