SIBU: Sarawakian beauty queen and entrepreneur, Anysia Sharon, has been appointed state director of the newly launched Mrs Of Malaysia-Borneo, a platform celebrating and empowering mothers across Sarawak, Sabah and Labuan. Anysia, a mother of four, said the platform is designed to give women an avenue to grow personally while
KUCHING: A total of 450 underprivileged senior citizens here received ang pows and festive mini hampers on today (Sat, Jan 31) under STM Lottery Sdn Bhd’s annual Chinese New Year Ang Pow Donation Campaign. The distribution event, held at the Association of Churches Sarawak hall, was officiated by Kuching South
KUCHING: Vandalism is emerging as a serious threat to Sarawak’s telecommunications network, causing service disruptions, fires, and costly repairs across the state. Minister of Utility and Telecommunication, Datuk Seri Julaihi Narawi, said deliberate acts of vandalism, including cable theft and damage to towers, have resulted in short circuits, fires, and
KUCHING: Many rural and coastal areas in Sarawak still face gaps in mobile and internet coverage, prompting the state to intensify efforts to bring all communities online. Minister of Utility and Telecommunication, Datuk Seri Julaihi Narawi, said that while urban areas generally enjoy strong signals, coverage blind spots persist along
KUCHING: Sarawak is stepping up efforts to expand and regulate its telecommunications infrastructure, aiming to improve connectivity across urban, suburban, and rural areas. A critical step in expanding the state’s network is securing suitable sites for towers, which Minister of Utility and Telecommunication, Datuk Seri Julaihi Narawi, said must be
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,