KUCHING: Sarawak recorded revenue of RM13.5 billion last year, surpassing the projection of RM13.01 billion, said Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg. He said that the final figure was achieved after accounts were closed on Dec 31. “When the accounts were closed as at December 31, there
KUCHING: The Sarawak government continues to strengthen efforts to enhance student welfare and ease urban traffic congestion with the introduction of a free school bus service at SJK Chung Hua No. 6, which transport students directly from their homes to the school. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun
KUCHING: The Department of Irrigation and Drainage (DID) has officially handed over the letter of award to the successful contractor for the Phase 2 Desa Wira flood mitigation project, marking a major step in efforts to protect Batu Kawa residents from frequent flooding. The project, awarded to Pembinaan Kuantiti Sdn
KUCHING: The organisation of the Biubiu Superstar 2025 programme is a highly meaningful initiative in building confidence, talent and identity among Sarawak’s youth. Deputy Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts Minister Datuk Snowdan Lawan said Biubiu Superstar is not merely an entertainment competition, but a platform for human capital development.
BAU: The Kuching Buddhist Society (KBS) concluded its three-day retreat centred on the Mahayana Saddharmapundarika Sutra, commonly known as the Lotus Sutra, drawing about 125 participants from across Sarawak including devotees from Peninsular Malaysia, Miri and Sibu. The retreat, which concluded at the KBS Buddhist Village here, was marked by
KUCHING: The Sarawak United Association of Chinese Aided Primary School Boards of Management has called for greater policy coherence, stability and accountability in national education reforms. The call comes in the wake of renewed discussions on the possible reinstatement of major public examinations. Its president Datuk Jonathan Chai said recent
KUCHING: Kesatuan Guru Bumiputera Sarawak (KGBS) has urged the Ministry of Education Malaysia (MOE) to ensure that any move to reintroduce the Pentaksiran Tingkatan 3 (PT3) or Ujian Pencapaian Sekolah Rendah (UPSR) assessment tests is implemented through a more balance, fair and school-friendly mechanism. Its president Zulkiflee Sebli said KGBS
SADONG JAYA: A community-based drip irrigation farming project in Iboi/Pelandok here is expected to boost household incomes while strengthening agricultural skills among local residents, particularly youths and women. The initiative is implemented under the Integrated Regional Samarahan Development Agency (IRSDA) and was reviewed during a monitoring visit to the site
KUCHING: The proposal to limit the tenure of the Prime Minister to a maximum of 10 years or two full terms should be accompanied by a clause that prevents it from being reviewed or amended in the future. Political analyst Dr Lee Kuok Tiung said without such a provision, any
KUCHING: The move to introduce a 10-year limit on the Prime Minister’s tenure is timely and likely to gain swift, bipartisan support in parliament despite the scale of the constitutional reform involved, says geostrategist Prof Dr Azmi Hassan. He said the proposal should not be viewed as being rushed, noting