KUCHING: The Home Ministry has dismissed claims made in a viral video suggesting that travellers can slip through Malaysian immigration with ease, stressing that the recording did not take place at an immigration counter. Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail said the footage showed a boarding gate checkpoint operated
KUCHING: The Home Ministry has assured that security preparations for the Sabah State Election are on track, with 10,000 police personnel mobilised to maintain order throughout the campaign and polling period. Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail said the Sabah police contingent has a strength of 9,000, but an
SARAWAK is stepping up efforts to turn its rural areas into vibrant economic hubs, focusing on inclusive growth, fair wealth distribution and active community participation. Pakan assemblyman Tan Sri William Mawan Ikom said the state’s development strategy views rural residents as more than workers. “Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang
THE growth of poultry, duck, pig farming and freshwater fisheries in the Krian area has prompted calls for the reinstatement of the Agricultural Facilitation Fund (AFF) to support local farmers. Krian state assemblyman, Friday Belik, said the initiative is vital to assist the development of agriculture in the region, in
KUCHING: Sarawak strengthened its push toward a unified national digital identity system on Friday following the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the National Cyber Security Agency (NCSA) to integrate SarawakPass with MyDigital ID at the State Legislative Assembly (DUN) building here. The MoU was signed between State
KUCHING: Megat Ardian Wira Mohd Aminuddin, former chief operations officer of Malaysia Helicopter Services (MHB), has been confirmed as the new chief executive officer of AirBorneo Airlines. This was announced today by State Secretary Datuk Seri Mohamad Abu Bakar Marzuki at the State Legislative Assembly (DUN) building. Abu Bakar said
KUCHING: A proposed amendment to the State Constitution to expand the State Cabinet has received strong support from leaders who view the move as vital to meet the state’s rapid development and growing administrative demands. In an exclusive interview with Sarawak Tribune, lawmakers said the proposal is driven by efficiency,
KUCHING: Opinions differ on Sarawak’s proposal to expand its State Cabinet, with experts and lawmakers highlighting implications for governance and efficiency. Political analyst, Professor James Chin, said a practical approach could be to increase deputy‑minister positions rather than adding more full ministers. “For a population of Sarawak, they should not
KUCHING: MetroCity is set to launch its latest phase of commercial development as Sarawak’s expanding economy continues to attract strong investor interest, supported by the state government’s Post COVID-19 Development Strategy 2030. The announcement was made by CKH Realty Group chief executive officer, Datuk David Chong, during the MetroCity Prime
KUCHING: The wild orangutan population in Ulu Sungai Menyang (USM) has shown encouraging growth, with the latest 2025 survey estimating around 167 individuals, up from 115 in 2014, according to WWF-Malaysia. The analysis indicates an 82 per cent confidence that the population has increased over the past decade, reflecting the
