Monday, 30 March 2026

Author: Gabriel Lihan

Road closures for World Water Day 2024

KUCHING: The World Water Day 2024 celebration will take place from tomorrow (Apr 27) to Sunday (Apr 28) at the Kuching Waterfront, prompting road closures in the area. Kuching District police chief ACP Ahsmon Bajah said that to ensure the smooth running of the event, several roads will be closed

Tour van driver injured in accident

KUCHING: A tour van driver was injured after the van he was driving ended up on the roadside near Kolej Datu Patinggi Abang Haji Abdillah. The Sarawak Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba) operations centre received a distress call at 10.02 am today and dispatched firefighters from the Petra Jaya fire

TYT receives courtesy visits from Julaihi, SAG

KUCHING: Head of State Tun Pehin Sri Dr Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar and his wife Toh Puan Fauziah Mohd Sanusi received two courtesy visits at the Astana Negeri today. The first courtesy visit was from Minister of Utility and Telecommunication Datuk Seri Julaihi Narawi to invite Wan Junaidi and his

Focus shifts to monkey malaria

AS World Malaria Day falls on April 25, the spotlight once again turns to the ongoing battle against malaria, a disease that continues to affect millions of lives worldwide. While significant progress has been made in combating human-to-human transmission of malaria through mosquito bites, a new concern has emerged on

Kuching SUPP prepares to mark 65th anniversary celebration

KUCHING: The Sarawak United People’s Party (SUPP) Kuching Branch, the second oldest branch of the political party, is set to commemorate its 65th anniversary. In a statement, it was highlighted that for 65 years, Kuching SUPP has stood steadfastly alongside the people of Sarawak, advocating for equality, freedom, and a

Miri Entrepreneurs Incubator Club to host Miri Education Expo 2.0 on April 28

KUCHING: Miri Entrepreneurs Incubator Club will host the upcoming Miri Education Expo 2.0, which will take place on Sunday, April 28, at the Civic Centre, Miri. In a statement, the organisation stated that this event will feature participation from over 30 local and foreign universities, offering a comprehensive showcase of

Efforts at social interaction must go on, avoid polarisation: Fatimah

KUCHING: Polarisation has no place in Sarawak and efforts to ensure that races socially interact with one another must continue, said Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah. The Women, Childhood and Community Wellbeing Development Minister stressed the importance of having programmes that encourage social interaction among communities  and urged them to avoid

Mutang: Go for commercial production of Adan rice

KUCHING: Senate president Datuk Mutang Tagal has urged the Ba’Kelalan farming community to work together on initiatives for the commercial production of Adan rice. Mutang, a Lun Bawang from Ba’Kelalan said these farmers need to innovate their agricultural methods without neglecting the premium organic quality of the Adan rice. “When

Grief stricken daughter shares croc attack tragedy

KUCHING: There are no words to describe the feeling of sadness and grief felt by 54-year old Jini Mijar after she lost her mother to a crocodile attack at Sungai Rayu, Jalan Selang in Lundu on Wednesday (Apr 17). The eldest daughter of Minu Khien, 76, described her experience to