Saturday, 28 March 2026

Author: Gabriel Lihan

Deputy premier coy on next Governor’s appointment

KUCHING: Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Dr Sim Kui Hian was tight-lipped when asked about the possible appointment of a new Sarawak Governor. He however revealed that Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg is currently in the nation’s capital in Kuala Lumpur. “Next time; next time, I (will)

MMEA to receive 4 helicopters, enhance Sarawak, Sabah operations

KUCHING: The Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) will receive four helicopters to boost operations throughout Sarawak and Sabah. Home Ministry secretary-general, Datuk Ruji Ubi said the four helicopters would be stationed at the Malaysian Maritime airbase in Sandakan, Sabah which is the first of its kind in this region. “The

MMEA strengthens security with new offshore patrol vessel

KUCHING: The Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) is set to enhance security along Sarawak’s water borders in the South China Sea with the addition of the new Offshore Patrol Vessel 1 (OPV1). Home Ministry secretary-general Datuk Ruji Ubi said that the fifth OPV for MMEA will play a crucial role

RM59,050 allocated for fire victims

KUCHING: The state government through the Sarawak Social Welfare Department (JKMS) has allocated RM59,050 to the victims of the fire which occurred at Kampung Bintawa Hilir on Jan 5 this year. Minister of Women, Childhood and Community Wellbeing Development, Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah said the assistance was distributed accordingly based

Sarawakians anticipates continued growth and progress under Abang Jo’s leadership

KUCHING: Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg’s progressive leadership has garnered widespread optimism among the public, with attendees expressing their hopes for Sarawak’s future during the ‘Seventh Year with the Premier’ Townhall Session held at the Satok Ballroom, Hikmah Exchange Event Centre here last night (Jan 13). Sarawak

Abang Johari keeps football loyalties a mystery

KUCHING: Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari maintained an air of mystery when questioned about his favourite English football team during a town hall session last night (Jan 13). When asked by Prof Datuk Dr Siva Pandian, one of the moderators, about his preferred English football team, Abang Johari

Over 1,000 attend townhall session with Premier

KUCHING: More than a thousand attendees joined the “Seven-Year Townhall Session with YAB Premier” which took place at The Hikmah Exchange Event Centre here last night. Despite the heavy downpour, attendees packed the Satok Ballroom to listen and engage with what was an informative and entertaining session. The event was

PETRONAS focuses on giving back for 50th anniversary celebration

KUCHING: Petroliam Nasional Berhad (PETRONAS) is gearing up to celebrate its 50th anniversary with a series of activities throughout the year. PETRONAS head of Media Communications Jalina Joheng said the oil and gas company is putting together plans to commemorate its 50 years anniversary. ”We want to give back to

Bike enthusiasts invited to Kawasaki event

KUCHING: Motorcycle lovers of all ages are invited to attend the ‘Kawasaki Grand Opening: Ride Together With Kawasaki’ event on Saturday, Jan 20. Kawasaki Kuching opened their doors in May last year and aims to gather members of the public to join in the various activities organised for the event

Sarawak to host world tenpin bowling championship 2026

KUCHING: Sarawak is to host the World Youth Cup Tenpin Bowling Championship in 2026 which will be held at Megalanes Sarawak, Batu Kawa here. President of Amateur Bowling (Tenpin) Association of Sarawak (ABAS), Sunny Sim Poh Heng shared the announcement after the International Bowling Federation (IBF) chose Megalanes Sarawak to