Thursday, 15 January 2026

Author: Jacintha Jolene

Petros-Petronas deal a ‘win-win’ for Sarawak and nation, says PM Anwar

KUCHING: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has hailed the recent joint declaration signed between Petroliam Nasional Bhd (Petronas) and Petroleum Sarawak Bhd (Petros) as a “win-win situation” for both the federal government and Sarawak. Anwar acknowledged that the process leading up to the agreement had its uncertainties, something he

PM: Unity, respect key to strong federal-Sarawak relations

KUCHING: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has called on state leaders in West Malaysia, Sabah, and Sarawak to recognise the strength of the relationship between the Unity Government, the federal government, and the Sarawak government. He asserted that the close friendship and mutual respect between him and Premier Datuk

Anwar to discuss ASEAN Power Grid with Prabowo

KUCHING: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has announced that he will meet with Indonesian President, Prabowo Subianto, this Friday to specifically discuss the proposed ASEAN Power Grid project, which will be based in Sarawak. Anwar stated that although it is not an official visit, the meeting is significant, as Prabowo has

Sarawak eyes regional logistics hub status, says Lee

KUCHING: The Ministry of Transport Sarawak (MOTS) is intensifying efforts to build an efficient and integrated logistics ecosystem, with the goal of positioning Sarawak as a regional logistics hub. Its minister Datuk Seri Lee Kim Shin said logistics is key to Sarawak’s economic transformation, particularly as a trade and investment

Traditional goldsmithing tools among items handed to museum

KUCHING: A near century-old equipment used to process and shape gold bars into plates and wires, which were subsequently fashioned into jewellery, is now in the possession of the Sarawak Museum Department. Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts Minister, Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah, said the set of traditional

Borneo Cultures Museum tops Sarawak tourist attractions

KUCHING: The Borneo Cultures Museum (BCM) continues to cement its position as one of Sarawak’s top tourist attractions, having welcomed 117,095 visitors between January and June 16 this year alone. Minister for Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts, Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah, said the museum has recorded a

Four archaeological sites set to open, 14 heritage sites gazetted in Sarawak

KUCHING: Four archaeological sites in the state are set to be officially launched this year. Minister of Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah said the sites are located in Santubong, Bukit Maras, Sungai Jaong, and at the Wallace Centre. He added that the officiating

Middle East conflict unlikely to impact Sarawak tourism, says minister

KUCHING: The ongoing conflict in the Middle East is unlikely to significantly impact Malaysia’s tourism sector, especially in Sarawak, says Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah. The Minister of Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts noted that the majority of tourists visiting Malaysia and Sarawak are from Southeast Asia, China,