Sunday, 15 March 2026

Author: Karen Masing

Large-scale convoy tribute to Tok Nan, July 22 planned

KUCHING: Sarawakian activists are planning a large-scale convoy to commemorate the 10th anniversary of the 722 Sarawak Freedom gathering, to be held at the Song Kheng Hai Ground, Padungan. The event serves as a grand tribute to the late Pehin Sri Adenan Satem, fondly known as Tok Nan. Tok Nan’s

21st MATTA Sarawak Fair on April 5 to 6

KUCHING: Preparations are underway for the highly anticipated 21st MATTA Sarawak Fair, set to take place at the Borneo Convention Centre Kuching on April 5 to 6. Organised by the Malaysian Association of Tour and Travel Agents (MATTA) Sarawak Chapter, the event promises to showcase a vibrant array of travel

Mercure Miri joins nationwide sugar reduction initiative

MIRI: Mercure Miri City Centre has set a new benchmark as the first and only hotel in Miri to fully embrace the Malaysia Hotel Reduce Sugar Campaign. The campaign is a nationwide initiative led by the Ministry of Health Malaysia and the Tourism Productivity Nexus. Supported by the Malaysian Association

Selangau Health Clinic’s haemodialysis centre begins operations in June

SELANGAU: The much-anticipated haemodialysis centre at Selangau Health Clinic is set to begin operations in June this year, bringing much-needed relief to kidney patients in the area. Tamin assemblyman, Christopher Gira Sambang, expressed his excitement and gratitude to the Ministry of Health Malaysia (MOH) for its continued commitment to improving

MPKS and SMC collaborate on market improvements

SIBU: In an effort to enhance hawker facilities and improve market cleanliness, safety, and management efficiency, the Kota Samarahan Municipal Council (MPKS) visited the Sibu Night Market under the Sibu Municipal Council (SMC) last night (March 13). Led by MPKS deputy chairman Abdul Muttalib Julaihi, the visit aimed to foster

Move to enhance Sarawak’s green tech initiatives

KUCHING: Sarawak is strengthening its collaboration with the Malaysian Green Technology and Climate Change Corporation (MGTC) to advance green technology and climate initiatives. In a recent meeting with Deputy Minister for Energy and Environmental Sustainability Datuk Dr Hazland Hipni, MGTC, led by Greentech Ideaslab chief executive officer Elina Jani, highlighted

Local band making waves with Iban punk music

KUCHING: Ever heard of Iban punk music? A local band is making waves by bringing the language to the punk scene with its raw energy. RadakNyawa is shaking up Sarawak’s alternative rock scene with the release of their latest live album, “RadakNyawa: Live Rehearsal @ Studio 23”, a 2024 collection

Batu Wangkang Agricultural Road Project to improve access for farmers, tourists

LUNDU: Villagers of Kampung Pasir Tengah here are set to benefit from the RM400,000 Batu Wangkang Agricultural Road Project, which aims to improve road access for farmers and support the development of new settlements. The project, implemented under the Greater Kuching Coordinated Development Agency (GKCDA), was officially launched with a

RTP projects bridge urban-rural development gap

MUKAH: The Balingian constituency is set to benefit from 30 Rural Transformation Programme (RTP) projects in 2026. Balingian assemblyman Abdul Yakub Arbi highlighted RTP as a key initiative by the Sarawak government, under the leadership of Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS), to empower rural communities during the 2026 RTP Project Proposal

62 families benefit from street lamps

MIRI: A total of 62 families in Upper Lutong Sealine Village are benefiting from the installation of street lamps, a project aimed at enhancing safety and security in the area. Deputy Minister of Tourism Datuk Sebastian Ting said the RM100,000 project is being carried out under the Rural Transformation Programme