Tuesday, 13 January 2026

Author: James Wong

Land scams get Premier’s attention

KUCHING: Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg has issued a warning to the public regarding suspiciously low-priced offers for land lots. He highlighted that this issue of land scams often occurs when people migrate to Kuching, where individuals deceive others by selling land lots and falsely claiming

Relocation of families to commence April

KUCHING: The first phase of relocation involving 126 families from three Seberang Hilir villages to the Sungai Bedaun Settlement Project is expected to commence in April. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said the relocation would include extended families from the heads of households (KIR) of Kampung

Curtin Malaysia students spread joy at Hamidah Yakup orphanage

MIRI: Curtin University Malaysia’s School of Pre-U and Continuing Education (SPACE) showcased the spirit of community service as 14 student volunteers engaged with the Kompleks Kebajikan Hamidah Yakup orphanage here on Thursday (Jan 5). This initiative, a part of their Introduction to Community Service unit, aimed to infuse joy into

Awareness drive to educate youth on dangers of drug abuse

KUCHING: A drug awareness campaign themed ‘Jom Gegar Jepak: Sahabat Maritim Bebas Dadah’ will be organised on Jan 13 at Kampung Jepak Hall from 7 am to 5 pm to combat social issues, notably drug addiction and illicit substances. Jepak assemblyman Iskandar Turkee said the campaign will focus on channelling

Bintulu-Jepak Bridge to spur tourism growth in Jepak

KUCHING: The Bintulu-Jepak Bridge, which is expected to be completed by the end of 2024, will offer various benefits to residents. Jepak assemblyman Iskandar Turkee said the unique bridge will feature a tower, equipped with an elevator which can act as a platform for the surrounding community to generate income.

Iconic White Cat shines with early CNY spirit

KUCHING: Once again, this city is getting ready to celebrate Chinese New Year (which is next month), and the iconic White Cat statue at the Padungan roundabout is at the centre of a lot of excitement. Cloaked in a striking red samfu and adorned with an elegant Chinese hat, the

Council in talks on digital parking app

KUCHING: The Kuching South City Council (MBKS) is in discussions with Kuching City Parking System (KCPS) to transition from traditional physical parking coupons to digital parking system. MBKS Mayor Datuk Wee Hong Seng stated that the official announcement regarding the adoption of the digital parking system is scheduled for the

Sarawak Energy bags 20 awards at MSOSH Occupational Safety and Health Awards

KUCHING: Sarawak Energy has clinched a total of 20 awards at the 41st MSOSH Occupational Safety and Health Awards (MSOSH Award) held at Sunway Resort Hotel in Petaling Jaya last Nov 16. Its Senior Vice President for Health, Safety, Security and Environment (HSSE), Marconi Madai, said the multiple accolades is

Expedite waterway project to mitigate floods

BAU: Tasik Biru assemblyman Datuk Henry Harry Jinep has called on the Public Works Department (PWD) to accelerate the process of digging a waterway as a temporary solution to provide immediate relief to the flood occurring at the residential area at Taman Mawar, Jambusan here. He said a budget of

Baseless speculation

KUCHING: Parti Bumi Kenyalang president Voon Lee Shan’s assertion that Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) had been asked by certain political group to abandon the Unity Government in exchange for the prime minister’s post is baseless speculation, said Miro Simuh. The GPS Youth chief highlighted that GPS’s focus has always been