KUCHING: A new year-long community mental health initiative, PROSPER 2.0, was officially launched today (Jan 24), aiming to support caregivers, families, and vulnerable groups while addressing the stigma surrounding mental illness. Datuk Wee Hong Seng, Mayor of Kuching South City Council (MBKS) and adviser to the Mental Health Association Sarawak
KUCHING: Sarawak Public Works Department (PWD) reaffirms its commitment to accelerating project implementation and delivering world-class infrastructure as it prepares for the transition from the 12th Malaysia Plan (12MP) to the 13th Malaysia Plan (13MP). PWD director Datuk Dr Cassidy Morris said in a Facebook post on Friday (Jan 23)
KUCHING: The Sarawak Public Works Department (PWD) has showcased its key infrastructure achievements and technological innovations that were completed in 2025, reflecting its vital role in connecting communities and supporting the state’s development. Deputy Premier of Sarawak and Minister of Infrastructure and Port Development, Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas, commended
KUCHING: About 1,000 officers from the Sarawak Public Works Department (PWD) gathered for the department’s Gala Night, where its leadership reflected on achievements in 2025 and outlined the way forward for the coming year. The event was graced by Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas as the guest of
In the nine years since Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg took office, Sarawak has undergone a remarkable transformation. Once viewed as a peripheral state limited by infrastructure and development challenges, Sarawak is now seen as a forward-looking, ambitious region leading the way in sustainable growth, innovation,
KUCHING: Milton Foo, Sarawak United People’s Party (SUPP) Public Complaints Bureau chief, has refrained from commenting on speculation linking him to the Pending seat, saying he will leave election decisions to the party and remain focused on serving the public. “My personal focus is on serving the people. As Public
KUCHING: The family of 34-year-old Ellen Ng, missing for over two months, has yet to receive updates on her whereabouts, leading Sarawak United People’s Party (SUPP) Public Complaints Bureau chairman Milton Foo to step in and urge authorities to act. Foo said the family approached him this week after earlier
KUCHING: A new leadership development programme has been launched to strengthen Dayak women entrepreneurs, equipping them with the skills to succeed in business and lead their communities. The PERANTIS-PENDAYA Leadership Development Programme, organised by the Women Empowerment and Sustainability Network Association (WESNA) Kuching in collaboration with the Dayak Chamber of
MUKAH: A 28-year-old man is feared to have drowned after reportedly falling from a boat at the mouth of the Batang Oya River here this morning. The victim has been identified as Awang Ismail Awang Rosidi. He is believed to have been alone in the boat when the incident occurred
KOTA SAMARAHAN: Two people were injured in a road accident involving a Proton Saga and a trailer lorry near Taman Berlian, here this morning (Jan 3). The victims, a 22-year-old woman and a 22-year-old man, were travelling in the Proton Saga. The lorry driver was unhurt. The incident was reported