KUCHING: Head of State, Tun Pehin Sri Dr Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar, calls for a renewed commitment to preserving peace, strengthening the spirit of unity, and contributing to Sarawak’s development as the state approaches 2026. He said the spirit of togetherness among Sarawakians remains the state’s greatest strength as the
KUCHING: Sarawak’s progress and achievements today demonstrate the state is moving fast forward with structured and holistic planning, said Minister of Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts, Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah. Looking back on the past year, he said Sarawak’s achievements were the result of visionary leadership under
KUCHING: Heavy rain did not stop thousands of locals and tourists from flocking to the Kuching Waterfront for the Sarawak Countdown 2026 celebration on Wednesday night (Dec. 31). The wet conditions did not dampen spirits, as families and friends gathered to welcome the New Year together. Crowds started gathering at
KUCHING: The Head of State Tun Pehin Sri Dr Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar and his wife, Toh Puan Datuk Patinggi Fauziah Mohd Sanusi, graced the ‘Sarawak Countdown 2026: Let’s Celebrate Together’ New Year’s Eve celebration, which was held in a lively atmosphere at the Kuching Waterfront on Wednesday night. Wan
KUCHING: Sarawak steps into 2026 with renewed optimism and stronger development momentum driven by the Post COVID-19 Development Strategy (PCDS) 2030, following a year of tangible socio-economic progress and infrastructure expansion across the State, said Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg. In his New Year message in
KUCHING: Sarawak’s continued stability, unity and support for the state leadership will be crucial in sustaining progress and navigating global uncertainties in 2026, says Deputy Minister in the Premier’s Department (Labour, Immigration and Project Monitoring) Datuk Gerawat Gala. Reflecting on the past year, he said Sarawak had once again demonstrated
THROUGHOUT 2025, Sarawak’s calendar was filled with a vibrant line-up of events highlighting the state’s cultural richness, sporting spirit, and growing international profile. Signature festivals such as the Rainforest World Music Festival (RWMF) drew global attention, bringing together musicians and cultural practitioners from around the world, while Regatta Sarawak reaffirmed
KUCHING: Sarawak Energy, through its operations and retail arm Syarikat SESCO Berhad (SESCO), has reminded third-party contractors to exercise caution when working near electrical infrastructure and to contact the utility before carrying out piling or excavation works. The utility warned that unsafe digging could damage underground cables, leading to power
KUCHING: Kuching South City Council (MBKS) councillor Eric Tay urged that the assistance and benefits entitled for Sarawak’s senior citizens be carried out with compassion, simplicity and with clarity. He noted that mobile service programmes have shown seniors were willing to learn and adapt to the current technology via their
KUCHING: Sarawak will continue to chart a development path anchored on stability, unity and inclusive progress as the state moves toward 2026. Deputy Minister in the Premier’s Department (Project Coordinator for Regional Development Agencies, Kuching North City Commission and Islamic Affairs) Datuk Dr Abdul Rahman Junaidi said this comes with