Thursday, 19 March 2026

Author: Karen Masing

Beauty queen and entrepreneur appointed pageant director

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

STM Lottery brings Chinese New Year cheer to 450 senior citizens

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

Rural connectivity threatened by telecom vandalism

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

Sarawak pushes for full digital coverage

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

Sarawak Multimedia Authority takes lead in tower oversight

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

PROSPER 2.0 supports caregivers, families and vulnerable groups

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

PWD pledges stronger governance, sustainable infrastructure

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)

Bridges and roads drive Sarawak forward

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

PWD charts future, celebrates successes

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

Transformation under Abang Johari: Green growth, inclusive governance

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,