Sunday, 14 December 2025

Author: Jacintha Jolene

TYT, wife extend warm birthday wishes to Premier

KUCHING: Head of State Tun Pehin Sri Dr Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar and wife Toh Puan Datuk Patinggi Fauziah Mohd Sanusi extended their warm wishes to Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg on the occasion of his 75th birthday. In their message, Wan Junadi and Fauziah expressed

‘Scholarship Brew’ expands for students to learn and earn

KUCHING: Singapore’s prestigious At-Sunrice GlobalChef Academy is expanding its ‘Scholarship Brew’ to Kuching following its succesful outcome in Johor Bahru in February this year. The Scholarship Brew is a gateway for Malaysian youth looking to gain world-class culinary education and real-world experience. Students in the academy’s “earn-while-you-learn” programme can earn

Special unit to empower women; first in M’sia

KUCHING: The establishment of a dedicated unit under the Sarawak Women and Family Department (JWKS), called D2EI (Diversity, Equality, Equity and Inclusivity), will be the first of its kind in Malaysia. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said the unit has a clear purpose which is to

MA in Leadership Development: State to sponsor three women

KUCHING: The Sarawak government has agreed to sponsor the postgraduate education of three women pursuing their Master of Arts in Leadership Development at the Asian Women Leadership University College (AWLUC). Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said the aid, amounting to RM105,000, will be channeled through Yayasan

Abang Johari shares heartfelt memories about late wife

KUCHING: Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg shared a personal anecdote about his late wife, Puan Sri Datuk Amar Juma’ani Tun Tuanku Bujang, highlighting her quiet yet deeply impactful nature. Abang Johari recalled a personal memory that reflected her thoughtfulness and humility. “We were often invited to

MLNG champions rural education through outreach 

STUDENTS and teachers at SMK Sebuyau can now breathe a sigh of relief, thanks to recent physical upgrades and improved facilities that aim to provide a more comfortable and conducive learning environment. The school received contributions worth RM800,000, which went towards upgrading damaged classroom facilities and providing essential learning equipment

Sarawak allocates RM50.4 million for higher education student aid

KUALA LUMPUR: The Sarawak Government demonstrated its strong commitment to the welfare of Sarawakian students in higher education by allocating nearly RM50.4 million in Special Financial Aid (BKK), benefiting some 41,000 students. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said the initiative reflects the state government’s deep concern

NREB says air quality statewide still ‘okay’

KUCHING: The Natural Resources and Environment Board (NREB) reported that air quality across Sarawak remains within the moderate to good range at all 18 monitoring stations. As of 8 am today (Jul 30), the highest Air Pollutant Index (API) reading was recorded in Lundu at 82, a slight decrease from

PRO-DR Roadshow to guide rural youth towards brighter futures

KUCHING: The Project of Dreams Realised (PRO-DR) Roadshow will serve as a key platform for young Sarawakians to chart their career and education pathways, especially those from rural and suburban areas. Deputy Minister of Transport Datuk Dr Jerip Susil said the initiative aims to give students clearer insight into their

Sarawak reinforces good governance through integrity institutions

KUCHING: Sarawak continues to lead in public trust through the establishment of robust institutions such as the Sarawak Integrity and Ombudsman Unit. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said the unit symbolises the institutional will to uphold accountability, prevent corruption and promote good governance. He said the