KUCHING: Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg has been conferred ‘The Order of the Rising Sun, Gold and Silver Star’ by the Japanese Government. The Embassy of Japan said Abang Johari was among the recipients of the 2025 Autumn Imperial Decorations announced by the government of Japan,
KUCHING: The Seventh UNIMAS International Open Chess Championship 2025 (FIDE Rated Rapid) has once again showcased Universiti Malaysia Sarawak’s (UNIMAS) strong commitment to promoting the game of chess as a competitive and inclusive sport. The two-day tournament, organised by the UNIMAS Chess Club in collaboration with the Sarawak Chess Association,
KUCHING: The Festival Gendang Sarawak (FGS) has been established as a benchmark cultural tourism programme under the Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture (MOTAC). Director-General of the National Department for Culture and Arts of Sarawak (JKKN), Amran Haris, said that FGS 2025 has become an important platform to celebrate and
KUCHING: The Festival Gendang Sarawak has been described as a platform for people across Sarawak to cultivate love and appreciation for the state’s heritage and cultural traditions. Deputy Minister in the Premier’s Department (Project Coordinator for Regional Development Agencies, DBKU and Islamic Affairs) Datuk Dr Abdul Rahman Junaidi said that
LIMBANG: Initial studies by Petroleum Sarawak Bhd (PETROS) indicate the presence of potential onshore oil and gas deposits in Limbang and Lawas, said Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg. He said PETROS is currently conducting a detailed study to confirm the findings. “PETROS is now carrying out
LIMBANG: Repair works on the Limbang Waterfront embankment have reached 79 per cent physical progress and are expected to be fully completed by December 29, 2025. The project aims to restore the riverbank area, which previously suffered structural damage due to a ‘slip failure’. Once completed, it will enhance public
LIMBANG: The Northern Coastal Highway (NCH) project, worth RM6.8 billion, will complement other major infrastructure projects in northern Sarawak such as the Sarawak-Sabah Link Road (SSLR) and the Trans Borneo Highway. Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Awang Tengah Ali Hasan said the project is a game changer that will significantly improve
LIMBANG: Limbang and Lawas aspire to become major production hubs, particularly for fish farming and paddy cultivation. Deputy Minister of Food Industry, Commodity and Regional Development, Datuk Dr Abdul Rahman Ismail, said a total of 6,000 hectares of land has been identified in the Limbang-Lawas area, specifically in Pendam (Limbang)
LIMBANG: The Northern Coastal Highway (NCH) project is described as a ‘gamechanger’ that will catalyse development in the northern region and propel Sarawak on the right track to be a developed state, said Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg. He said the new highway reflects Sarawak’s commitment
KUCHING: A celebration of Sarawakian pride and artistry took centre stage as Deputy Economy Minister Datuk Hanifah Hajar Taib joined the recording of the much-anticipated music video ‘Negeriku’. The song, performed by Sarawak-born artiste Dewi Seriestha, features lyrics written by her father, Yudhi Seriestha. In a Facebook post, Hanifah expressed