Saturday, 17 January 2026

Author: James Wong

Sarawak’s health facilities ready for SUKMA

KUCHING: According to Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Dr Sim Kui Hian, all health facilities in Sarawak’s nine divisions, where 488 sporting events for the upcoming 21st Malaysian Games (SUKMA) will take place, are fully prepared and in excellent condition. Ensuring the availability of health services is a top priority for

Abang Jo to open Sarawak Petchem methanol plant on Sarawak Day

KUCHING: Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg will officially open the Sarawak Petchem methanol plant at Tanjung Kidurong on Sarawak Day which falls on July 22. Minister of Food Industry, Commodities, and Regional Development Datuk Seri Dr Stephen Rundi Utom said the inauguration of the methanol plant

Upgrade works on SUKMA venues ready by August

BINTULU: Upgrading works on the Muhibah Stadium and the Bintulu Outdoor Stadium are on track for completion before this August for the upcoming 21st Malaysia Games (SUKMA). Sarawak Sports Corporation (SSC) CEO and Sarawak Sports Council director Awang Putrayusrie Awang Redzuan said the works on both stadiums are progressing according

Adopt a winning mentality, Abdul Karim tells SUKMA athletes

KUCHING: Sarawak athletes competing in the upcoming 21st Malaysia Games (SUKMA) need to have a champion mindset when facing opponents, said Youth, Sports, and Entrepreneur Development Minister Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah. He described SUKMA as a battlefield that requires a right strategy and a resilient mindset for athletes

TYT, wife graces Maal Hijrah celebration

KUCHING: Head of State Tun Pehin Sri Dr Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar and his wife, Toh Puan Fauziah Mohd Sanusi, attended the Sarawak State Level Majlis Perhimpunan Maal Hijrah at Hikmah Exchange Event Centre today. They were welcomed by Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg and his

Swimming helps autistic kids

KUCHING: The Malaysia Autism Swimming Festival (MASF) 2024 serves as a vital platform for educating and training autistic children through swimming therapy. Women, Family, and Community Development Minister Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri said the festival’s role was to raise autism awareness and building confidence among children.  “Under the Department of

Report any suspicious illegal logging activities urgently

BUKIT BEGUNAN: Any instances of illegal logging must be reported immediately to the authorities for a swift action to be taken. Bukit Begunan assemblyman Datuk Mong Dagang pointed this out saying that Sarawak will not issue licenses for logging activities anymore. He emphasised to the public, especially village leaders, should

Over 4,000 apply for Ikon Wanita programme

KUCHING: The ‘Ikon Wanita’ Programme implemented through the Ministry of Women, Family, and Community Development has received over 4,000 applications. However, its Minister Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri said only a portion of these applicants have completed the application process as they are being trained on how to submit their entries

Renowned Singaporean actor cum movie director joins PaPaZao walk

KUCHING: Renowned Singaporean actor and movie director Jack Neo, along with his PaPaZao (Fun Walk) group, enjoyed a morning walk around the Kuching Waterfront here this morning. The walk was also graced by Deputy State Secretary (Operation) Datuk Hii Chang Kee and Ngui Ing Ing, a member of the Sarawak