Monday, 30 March 2026

Author: Gabriel Lihan

Kuching Melanau Association plans expansion of Wisma Melanau

KUCHING: The Kuching Melanau Association is moving forward with plans to expand Wisma Melanau along Ong Tiang Swee Road to accommodate a wider range of activities and events for the local community. Deputy Minister of Urban Planning, Land Administration and Environment Datuk Len Talif Salleh said the current area at

Sentosa Hospital facilities to be upgraded

KUCHING: A meeting to coordinate the upgrading works of Sentosa Hospital facilities was held on Thursday between the officers of hospital, Padawan Municipal Council (MPP) and Kota Sentosa assemblyman Wilfred Yap. The meeting at the Kota Sentosa service centre was to finalise technical aspects of the hospital’s upgrading project including

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KK Super Mart attacked with molotov cocktail

KUCHING: A KK Super Mart convenience store outlet at Jalan Satok was attacked with a molotov cocktail on March 31. Kuching district police chief ACP Ahsmon Bajah in a statement on Monday confirmed that police had received a report by staff of the convenience store pertaining to the incident. Ahsmon

Dr Sim looks forward to construction of Sarawak Cancer Centre

KUCHING: Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Dr Sim Kui Hian is looking forward to the construction of the cancer centre announced by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim recently. “We are in the last round, we are almost there, even the Prime Minister announced it in Parliament last year, we still

Man arrested after break-intools, cables found in car

KUCHING: A 22-year-old man was arrested on Saturday (March 30) at 1.30 pm after police found tools allegedly used for break-ins and cables in his car. Padawan district police acting chief DSP Lim Jaw Shyong said in a statement that police patrolling Jalan Ensing Timur, Batu Kawa on March 29

No problem with PADU, Sarawak’s registrants

KOTA SAMARAHAN: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has stated that there is no problem with regards to the Central Database Hub (PADU) and any matter has been dealt with well. “Sarawak’s registrants on PADU are positive, discussions have gone well. “There were some concerns that we received and we

Sarawak Energy joins global energy patrons

KUCHING: Sarawak Energy, the largest renewable energy developer in Malaysia, has become the first Southeast Asian company to sign with the World Energy Council as a global Patron. The partnership was formalized through a virtual signing ceremony with Dr Angela Wilkinson, the CEO of the World Energy Council, and Datuk

Chinese universities want to collaborate with Curtin Malaysia Miri campus

KUCHING: Curtin University Malaysia (Curtin Malaysia) campus in Miri, Sarawak recently welcomed a delegation from Chinese universities on March 21. According to a statement by Curtin Malaysia, there were over 70 representatives from 38 universities across China that are keen to explore opportunities for collaboration in education with Curtin Malaysia.

Fadillah: No draft agreement on allocations as claimed by PN

KUALA LUMPUR: Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof has denied a draft agreement on the allocation demands of opposition lawmakers was presented to the Madani government, as claimed by leaders of the Perikatan Nasional (PN). He said no draft document was received during his meeting with parliamentary opposition leader Datuk

Abdullah Saidol: Why not upgrade eKasih system instead?

KUCHING: There is a possible solution to the Central Database Hub (PADU) issue currently raging in Sarawak. Deputy Minister in the Sarawak Premier’s Department (Corporate Affairs, Information and UKAS) Datuk Abdullah Saidol said among the alternatives that can be considered is to upgrade the eKasih system which was previously used