Friday, 16 January 2026

Author: James Wong

Sarawak Pavillion set to feature in IMEX Frankfurt

KUCHING: The Sarawak Pavilion, organised by Business Events Sarawak, is set to return to the IMEX Frankfurt trade show in Germany from May 14-16 for its second year, aiming to elevate Sarawak’s global recognition and identity. Tourism, Creative Industry, and Performing Arts Minister Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah highlighted

State on course for four million tourist arrivals

KUCHING: Sarawak welcomed 1,189,718 tourists from January to March this year and is on track to achieve its four million tourist arrival target, according to Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah. The Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts Minister expressed confidence that the state is on course to reach its

Kapit school to be renovated under 13MP

KAPIT: The refurbishment project for Sekolah Kebangsaan (SK) Nanga Oyan will be carried out under the 13th Malaysia Plan under the Ministry of Education. Baleh assemblyman Nicholas Kudi Jantai said the school was initially included in the RM1 billion school upgrade project but was subsequently dropped. To address this, Nicholas

Abang Joe visits SS for Raya

KUCHING: Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg continued his Hari Raya Aidilfitri visits, stopping by the residence of State Secretary Datuk Amar Mohamad Abu Bakar Marzuki here last night (Apr 16). Abang Johari’s arrival at 8.03 pm was warmly welcomed by Abu Bakar, his wife Datin Amar

Niah National Park awaits global recognition from UNESCO

KUCHING: The potential designation of Niah National Park as a United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) World Heritage Site is in its second last step to be deliberated in Paris, according to Datuk Len Talif Salleh. The Urban Planning, Land Administration and Environment Deputy Minister said that the

Premier’s Hari Raya open house attracts over 13,000 visitors on first day

KUCHING: Premier Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg and his wife Puan Sri Juma’ani Tuanku Bujang welcomed over 13,000 attendees at their Hari Raya Aidilfitri open house held at Borneo Convention Centre Kuching (BCCK) today (Apr 10). Abang Johari pointed out the higher turnout for this year compared to last

GPS seat allocation following PDP-PSB merger a non-issue – Premier

KUCHING: The seat allocation among the Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) component party in the next state election should not be an issue following the dissolution of Parti Sarawak Bersatu (PSB) and the absorption of its members into Progressive Democratic Party (PDP). Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg

Abdul Karim open to PDP-PRS merger proposal

KUCHING: Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah has expressed openness to the suggestion by Julau MP Datuk Larry Sng regarding the merger of Progressive Democratic Party (PDP) and Parti Rakyat Sarawak (PRS). However, the Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts Minister stressed that the final decision rests with the leaders

SUKMA Supreme Committee to convene by month’s end to address preparations

KUCHING: The 21st Malaysian Games (SUKMA) Supreme Committee will meet at the end of this month to discuss ongoing issues, said Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah. The Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts Minister said the meeting, likely to take place on April 30, will be chaired by Youth

KPDN Sarawak ramps up efforts to combat diesel fuel misappropriation

BY NUR ATIQAH QURATULAINI AND JAMES WONG KUCHING: The Ministry of Domestic Trade and Cost of Living (KPDN) Sarawak is ramping up efforts to ensure transparency and combat the misappropriation of subsidised diesel fuel across the state. KPDN Sarawak enforcement chief Peter J Berinus Agang said the ministry is actively