Friday, 16 January 2026

Author: James Wong

Gallery to preserve Bau’s cultural heritage, history in the offing

BAU: The district of Bau is set to have its own gallery to preserve its rich cultural heritage and history. Tasik Biru assemblyman Datuk Henry Harry Jinep announced the initiative on Facebook on yesterday (Mar 21). He envisions the gallery to be a space where the vibrant tapestry of life

Come to 3R Buyback Campaign this Saturday

KUCHING: Kuching North City Hall (DBKU) is hosting a 3R Buyback Campaign this Saturday to promote sustainable practices by encouraging the recycling and sale of recyclable materials. The event will be held at Jalan Pinang Jawa, Petra Jaya, here with the collection site operational from 9 am to 12 pm.

Darul Hana Phase 2 project ready by September 2026

KUCHING: The second phase of the ongoing Darul Hana project is expected to be completed in 2026, according to Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg. He said the Sarawak government is in the process of identifying another area near Kampung Sungai Bedaun for the next phase of

130 asnaf individuals receive RM150 each from Abang Johari

KUCHING: Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg has handed over Hari Raya Aidilfitri contributions totalling RM19,500 to 130 asnaf (people eligible to receive zakat or tithe) individuals and orphans residing in 13 villages within the Darul Hana Housing Project area. The contributions, amounting to RM150 per recipient,

Council urged to install speed bumps to check speeding vehicles

KUCHING: The Padawan Municipal Council (MPP) has been urged to give priority to installing speed bumps along Jalan Sungai Tapang to address residents’ concerns about speeding vehicles. The call came from Michael Kong, the special assistant to Sarawak Democratic Action Party (DAP) chairman Chong Chieng Jen, following numerous complaints from

Promising future with RM215k in community infrastructure

SIMANGGANG: Residents of Rumah Tukang in Ensawang here have been allocated RM215,000 to improve the infrastructure of their longhouse. This funding package includes RM200,000 allocation from the Rural Transformation Programme (RTP), an additional RM10,000 provided by the Minor Rural Project (MRP) for the Village Development and Security Committee (JKKK), and

PATI dominate veg industry under scrutiny

BY JAMES WONG & NURFARAHIN OKI KUCHING: Issues related to foreigners, including undocumented foreign workers (PATI) dominating the vegetable industry in this country, fall under the jurisdiction of the Home Ministry (KDN) and the Ministry of Human Resources (KESUMA). Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof said that the authority

Underprivileged individuals receive aid totalling RM31,450

BELAWAI: A total of 629 asnaf and needy individuals from 10 villages here, through its respective village heads, have received a contribution totalling RM31,450. The contribution was presented by Deputy Minister for Urban Planning, Land Administration and Environment Datuk Len Talif Salleh at the Darul Arqam Mosque here on Saturday.

Orphans, disabled receive Ramadan gifts

LUNDU: A total of 50 orphans and persons with disabilities (PwDs) in the Tanjung Datu area received donations in the form of clothes in conjunction with Ramadan. Minister of Women, Family and Community Development (KPWKM) who is also Santubong MP Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri said the contribution is aimed at

Premier presents donations to 100 school children

KUCHING: Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg handed over donations to 100 primary and secondary school students from the Petra Jaya constituency at the State Legislative Assembly Building on Friday (Mar 15). The donations were from the Malaysian Government Servants’ Welfare and Sports Council (MAKSAK) as part