Friday, 16 January 2026

Author: Ma Chee Seng

STB pitches CANFF, health tourism to Brunei

BRUNEI: Sarawak Tourism Board (STB) is pushing hard to generate more tourism traffic from the sultanate. At the recent Sabre Travel Fair here it brought to bear the breathtaking beauty and rich cultural heritage of Sarawak, sparking enthusiasm among potential travellers. STB along with Borneo Medical Centre (BMC) and Freme

Discounts galore at Sarawak Matta Travel Fair

KUCHING: Special promotional fares for both international and domestic flights will be on offer at the 18th Sarawak Matta Travel Fair here on Oct 7-8. “For international flights, the discount can go as high as 47 per cent, while for domestic flights, there will be a 40 per cent discount,”

YPS: Important to remain role model state

KUCHING: Sarawakians have been urged to continue making the state a role model in Malaysia. Yayasan Perpaduan Sarawak (YPS) chief executive Datuk Aloysius J. Dris said they must not to be complacent but continue to be vigilant in protecting and guarding the long-cherished achievement of unity. Prime Minister Datuk Seri

Uggah wants to hear from PBB 1828 at convention

KUCHING: PBB 1828, a new wing dedicated to individuals aged 18 to 28, is set to participate in the party’s Betong convention this Sunday, followed by gatherings in Sibu at month’s end and Bintulu in early November. PBB Deputy President, Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah, on Tuesday (Oct 3) said these

Kota Sentosa rep stresses importance of recognising and supporting senior citizens

KUCHING: Senior citizens are the bedrock of the communities, having dedicated themselves to the advancement and prosperity of our nation in the past, says Wilfred Yap. The Kota Sentosa assemblyman added that it is only fitting that “we recognise and appreciate their historical contributions to our society.” He highlighted that

Winning lanterns depict peaceful and multiracial Sarawak 

KUCHING: The Kuching Surimas Fans of Art, Dance, and Music Mid-Autumn Festival at Plaza Merdeka Mall recently concluded its lantern making competition, with the nine winners creating lanterns that depicted a peaceful and multiracial Sarawak.    According to Datuk Sim Kiang Chiok, the event was held from Sept 22 to

Dilapidated schools: State presses case for more funding

KUCHING: Sarawak is looking for adequate allocations under Budget 2024 to promptly see to all 1,020 dilapidated schools in the state. Education, Innovation, and Talent Development Minister Datuk Roland Sagah said sufficient funding is needed to restore, build anew or relocate such schools.  “Our main goal is to restore all

BNM: e-Money becoming preferred mode of payment

BAU: Malaysia has witnessed a significant surge in electronic payments (e-Money) with citizens increasingly embracing digital transactions. According to statistics released by Bank Negara Malaysia in its 2022 Annual Report, data reveals a remarkable transition toward e-payments, with individuals in Malaysia conducting an average of 291 e-Money transactions in 2022,

Man breaks legs in cave fall

KUCHING: A man broke both his legs after falling into a cave while searching for jackfruit with a friend in Pangkalan Baru, Jalan Stephen Yong, here today. The Sarawak Fire and Rescue Department said they received a distress call about the incident at 12.38 am. Based on information, the man