Friday, 19 December 2025

Author: Natasha Jee

MRP grants totalling RM1.3mil distributed to beneficiaries in Opar constituency

LUNDU: A total of 106 Minor Rural Project (MRP) grants, amounting to RM1.3mil, were distributed to beneficiaries in the Opar constituency area. Opar assemblyman Billy Sujang said the distribution of the MRP grants reflects the Sarawak government’s commitment to addressing the needs and requests of its people. “These MRP grants

Sarawak to host HAWANA next year

KUCHING: Sarawak wants to host the National Journalists’ Day (HAWANA) event next year. Deputy Minister in the Premier’s Department (Corporate Affairs and Sarawak Public Communications Unit) Datuk Abdullah Saidol said UKAS has submitted an application for HAWANA to be held in the state to the relevant minister. “Through UKAS, we

Abang Johari holds meeting with GPS MPs

KUCHING: Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg attended a meeting with Members of Parliament (MPs) from the Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) in Kuala Lumpur on Sunday (Oct 8). Deputy Prime Minister and Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) senior vice president Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof was among those

Insurance, welfare support for ageing B40 population in Sarawak

KUCHING: Sarawak is set to offer insurance and welfare assistance to support its ageing B40 population starting next year. Deputy Premier Datuk Seri Dr Sim Kui Hian said the initiative is aimed at caring for the elderly within the state. “Sarawak will become an ageing society by 2028, where 7

Chariot Festival attracts devotees from diverse backgrounds

KUCHING: Hundreds of individuals congregated along the Kuching Waterfront here for the Ratha Yathra, also known as the Chariot Festival. This marks the 14th year of the festival and organised by the International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON) Kuching Branch. Participants from diverse backgrounds and faiths, including Hindus and Buddhists,

Pupils shine in mooncake and lantern-making contest

KUCHING: Chong Wen Quan and Ayana Law have emerged as champions in Kuching Chung Hua Primary School No.5’s mooncake and lantern-making competition. Primary 3 pupil Chong defeated 194 participants in the lantern-making category, while Law, also a Primary 3 pupil, bested 72 participants in the mooncake-making category. Chong received cash

No State Cabinet reshuffle

GEDONG: Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg has firmly stated that there will be no reshuffling of ministers in the State Cabinet.  Abang Johari, who is also the Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) chairman, responded ‘No’ when asked about the possibility of a Cabinet reshuffle.  “Who told you

Chariot Festival at Kuching Waterfront on Oct 7

KUCHING: The public can participate and witness the 14th annual Ratha Yathra (Chariot Festival) at the Kuching Waterfront tomorrow (Oct 7). The festival will see a procession dedicated to Lord Jagannath, Lord Baladev and Lordess Subhadra. International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON) Kuching chairman Prabhu Kripa Sindhu Krishna Das said

Sarawak calls for new STEM curriculum, education transformation

KUCHING: The Sarawak government aspires to seek a transformation in education to ensure a future-ready generation.  In stating this, Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said in line with the Mid Term Review of the 12th Malaysia Plan released by the Ministry of Economy on Sept 11,

Bill to elevate Sarawak Native Court to be tabled in DUN  next year

KUCHING: A new Bill to elevate the Sarawak Native Court to be on par with the Civil and Syariah Courts is expected to be tabled in the Sarawak Legislative Assembly (DUN) next year.  Deputy Minister in the Sarawak Premier’s Department (Native Law and Customs), Jefferson Jamit Unyat said the Cabinet