Thursday, 19 March 2026

Author: Karen Masing

Milton Foo leaves Pending seat speculation to party

KUCHING: Milton Foo, Sarawak United People’s Party (SUPP) Public Complaints Bureau chief, has refrained from commenting on speculation linking him to the Pending seat, saying he will leave election decisions to the party and remain focused on serving the public. “My personal focus is on serving the people. As Public

Authorities urged to trace missing Ellen Ng

KUCHING: The family of 34-year-old Ellen Ng, missing for over two months, has yet to receive updates on her whereabouts, leading Sarawak United People’s Party (SUPP) Public Complaints Bureau chairman Milton Foo to step in and urge authorities to act. Foo said the family approached him this week after earlier

PERANTIS-PENDAYA leadership programme empowers Dayak women entrepreneurs

KUCHING: A new leadership development programme has been launched to strengthen Dayak women entrepreneurs, equipping them with the skills to succeed in business and lead their communities. The PERANTIS-PENDAYA Leadership Development Programme, organised by the Women Empowerment and Sustainability Network Association (WESNA) Kuching in collaboration with the Dayak Chamber of

Search on for man feared drowned after boat fall

MUKAH: A 28-year-old man is feared to have drowned after reportedly falling from a boat at the mouth of the Batang Oya River here this morning. The victim has been identified as Awang Ismail Awang Rosidi. He is believed to have been alone in the boat when the incident occurred

Two hurt in morning road accident

KOTA SAMARAHAN: Two people were injured in a road accident involving a Proton Saga and a trailer lorry near Taman Berlian, here this morning (Jan 3). The victims, a 22-year-old woman and a 22-year-old man, were travelling in the Proton Saga. The lorry driver was unhurt. The incident was reported

Search end for teen feared attacked by crocodile

DARO: A search and rescue (SAR) operation for a 14-year-old boy feared to have been attacked by a crocodile at Sungai Kelai, Pulau Bruit, here has ended after seven days with no trace of the victim found. The incident was reported at about 5.45 pm on Dec 26 near the

State support, collaborative approach key to AirBorneo growth

KUCHING: Strong state support and a collaborative approach are being positioned as the foundation for AirBorneo’s long-term development, with an emphasis on careful planning, community engagement, and partnerships with other airlines. State Secretary Datuk Amar Abu Bakar Marzuki said this reflects the state government’s commitment to building a sustainable aviation

Rural airport upgrades improve air connectivity, expand services

KUCHING: Plans are underway to upgrade rural airport infrastructure in Sarawak as part of efforts to improve air connectivity and expand services to remote communities. Minister of Transport, Datuk Seri Lee Kim Shin, said the state is reviewing existing airports such as Tanjong Manis and the Bebuling Short Take-Off and

AirBorneo balances rural service with commercial expansion

KUCHING: AirBorneo is taking measured steps to ensure long-term financial sustainability while maintaining its role in connecting rural communities and preparing for future regional expansion. Addressing concerns over operational costs, Transport Minister, Datuk Seri Lee Kim Shin, acknowledged that maintenance and fuel prices are key factors in running the airline.

AirBorneo takes flight connecting Sarawak communities

KUCHING: The skies over Kuching came alive on Friday morning (Jan 2) as AirBorneo embarked on its inaugural flights, connecting the state capital with Mukah and Tanjung Manis under its own livery for the very first time, marking a historic milestone for Sarawak. MH3421 departed at 8:25 am for Mukah