KUCHING: The preservation of cultural heritage and the fostering of intergenerational unity took centre stage as the Sarawak Tian Clan Association celebrated its 75th anniversary. The event, held at Chung Hua Primary School No 2 on Friday night, was officiated by Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Dr Sim Kui Hian, who
KUCHING: The construction of the Multipurpose Hall at the Institute for Rural Advancement (INFRA) Sarawak campus is 60 per cent complete, behind its target of 83 per cent, leading to calls for closer monitoring to keep the project on track. Deputy Minister of Rural and Regional Development, Datuk Rubiah Wang,
KUCHING:The Sarawak Government is open to the possibility of setting up more tourism offices abroad following a noticeable surge in Japanese tourist arrivals. Minister of Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts Sarawak, Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah, speaking to reporters after the Leo Forum 2025 event today, acknowledged that
KUCHING: As the aroma of pansuh fills kitchens and the rhythmic beat of traditional drums echoes through longhouses, Dayak communities throughout Sarawak and beyond unite once again in celebration, not just for a bountiful harvest but for identity, belonging, and cultural resilience. Gawai, which marks the end of the harvesting
KUCHING: In conjunction with National Journalists Day today (May 29), Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg has reaffirmed the state government’s commitment to supporting media practitioners through international exposure and professional development opportunities. According to Premier, a special programme is currently being prepared to send local journalists
KUCHING: Sarawak has reinforced its regional leadership in climate action and green economic transformation with the launch of the Asia Carbon Conference (ACC) 2025 and the unveiling of the state’s inaugural Sarawak Sustainability Blueprint 2030. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg officiated at both milestones at the
A total of RM464.5 million has been distributed to 758,483 recipients through the Sarawak Government’s e-wallet, S Pay Global, an initiative that not only eases the rising cost of living but also stimulates household spending and supports local economic growth, particularly benefiting small traders and retail entrepreneurs. This was announced
SARAWAK is undergoing a major infrastructure transformation with the construction of 16 major bridges aimed at enhancing travel efficiency, connecting remote areas, and supporting economic growth across the state. Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas, in his ministerial winding-up speech at the State Legislative Assembly (DUN) sitting today said
DEPUTY Premier Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas announced that Sarawak has spent a cumulative RM16 billion on development projects through the state’s Alternative Funding initiative as of April 2025. Uggah announced this during his ministerial winding-up speech at the State Legislative Assembly (DUN) sitting today. He revealed that RM8.12 billion
SARAWAK has secured more than RM9.6 billion in federal funding under the Fourth and Fifth Rolling Plans (RP4 and RP5) of the 12th Malaysia Plan (12MP) to accelerate development across the state. Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas announced this during his ministerial winding-up speech at the State Legislative