Wednesday, 14 January 2026

Author: Jacintha Jolene

We’ll continue to safeguard ethnic languages and cultures: Abang Jo

KUCHING: The Sarawak government remains committed to strengthening rural communities, particularly in safeguarding ethnic traditions, cultures, and languages from being lost to modernisation. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said these efforts align with the government’s broader goal of ensuring that progress reaches all segments of society,

Limbang, Lawas to become buffalo production centres

LIMBANG: The Sarawak government, under the Ministry of Food Industry, Commodities, and Regional Development (M-FICORD), is focusing efforts on making Limbang and Lawas commercial buffalo production centres in the region. According to Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Awang Tengah Ali Hasan, the shift in policy is part of the Sarawak government’s

Sarawak’s NCR land survey progress is ongoing and transparent

KUCHING: Deputy President of Parti Keadilan Rakyat (PKR), Nurul Izzah Anwar, should not question the progress of land surveying for Native Customary Rights (NCR) land, said Sarawak Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Awang Tengah Ali Hasan. Awang Tengah said that since 2010, the Sarawak state government has launched a new two-phase

UiTM Student Parliament makes historic debut at Sarawak DUN

KUCHING: The younger generation must be exposed early to the workings of parliamentary democracy, said State Legislative Assembly (DUN) Speaker, Tan Sri Datuk Amar Mohamad Asfia Awang Nassar, as he welcomed the inaugural session of the UiTM Sarawak Branch Student Parliament held at the DUN Complex today. A total of

No Bill yet for DUN special sitting

KUCHING: State Legislative Assembly (DUN) Speaker Tan Sri Datuk Amar Mohamad Asfia Awang Nassar said he has yet to receive any Bill for the special one-day DUN sitting scheduled for July 7. However, he confirmed that a notice has been issued for the meeting under Standing Order 8(3). “The Premier

Philippine Ambassador visits UNIMAS to strengthen academic, cultural ties

KUCHING: Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (UNIMAS) recently welcomed Her Excellency Maria Angela A. Ponce, Ambassador of the Republic of the Philippines to Malaysia, during an official visit aimed at deepening academic and cultural collaboration. Ponce was received by UNIMAS Deputy Vice Chancellor (Research and Innovation) Professor Dr Siti Noor Linda Taib,

’Segulai Sejalai’ must endure as a national symbol of unity: Gerawat

KUCHING: The Iban phrase ‘Segulai Sejalai’, meaning ‘walking together in unity’, should continue to be embraced by both the federal and Sarawak governments as a lasting symbol of solidarity, kinship, and cohesion — values central to Malaysia’s national harmony. Deputy Minister in the Premier’s Department (Labour, Immigration, and Project Monitoring),

Leaders mourn passing of Juma’ani, remember her grace and humility

KUCHING: Condolence messages have poured in from federal and state leaders following the passing of Puan Sri Datuk Amar Juma’ani Tuanku Bujang, the wife of Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg. Former Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak expressed his sorrow, saying he had received the sad

Rentap recalls Juma’ani’s kindness and thoughtful nature

KUCHING: The late Puan Sri Datuk Amar Juma’ani Tuanku Bujang is fondly remembered as a humble, compassionate, and motherly figure by those who had the privilege of knowing her. Among them is Deputy Minister of Sports, Youth and Entrepreneur Development, Datuk Gerald Rentap Jabu, who shared a personal tribute on

TYT: Juma’ani’s passing as a significant loss to Sarawak

KUCHING: Head of State Tun Pehin Sri Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar and wife, Toh Puan Datuk Patinggi Fauziah Mohd Sanusi, have extended their condolences to Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg on the passing of his wife, the late Puan Sri Datuk Amar Juma’ani Tuanku Bujang. In