Thursday, 18 December 2025

Author: Natasha Jee

See Chee How joins SUPP?

KUCHING: Batu Lintang assemblyman See Chee How has applied to join the Sarawak United People’s Party (SUPP). This news spread quickly on social media. However, See has said these claims are not true. But, trustworthy sources say otherwise. The news about See wanting to join SUPP got stronger after a

Deputy PM hails Imran’s violin success

KUCHING: Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof has praised Imran Azim Iskandar for winning the classical category of the World Championship of Performing Arts (WCOPA) violin competition in the United States. Imran, a talented student from Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan (SMK) Bukit Assek in Sibu, has made Sarawak and Malaysia

Neon lights on traffic light poles to enhance safety

KUCHING: An innovative safety enhancement has been introduced to the traffic lights at the junction of Jalan Batu Kawa and Batu Kawa Old Bazaar. This improvement involves the installation of neon lights on the traffic light poles, with the aim of enhancing road safety. Deputy Premier and Batu Kawa assemblyman

RM8 billion fund signals strong state finances

KUCHING: The Sovereign Wealth Fund (SWF) is set to begin with an initial capital of RM8 billion, indicating the state’s solid financial standing. According to Parti Rakyat Sarawak (PRS) Youth chief Datuk Snowdan Lawan, this achievement is the result of continuous financial improvements and new sources of income. One such

Sarawak to have its own Centre of Performing Arts within two years

KUCHING: Sarawak will have its own ‘Istana Budaya’ providing individuals a platform to showcase their artistic and creative talents, said Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah. The Minister of Tourism, Creative Industry, and Performing Arts was referring to the old State Legislative Assembly building which will be converted into a

Tapping tourism potential of Belawai

KUCHING: The Sarawak government has decided to build a three-star hotel in Belawai to tap its tourism potential. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said that in addition to the hotel, several other facilities, such as a golf course, will be developed to meet visitors’ needs or

Doulos Hope to return with over 200,000 books

KUCHING: Doulos Hope is coming to Kuching! The ship, which provides an opportunity for visitors to experience and explore one of the world’s largest floating book fairs featuring more than 200,000 books and 2,000 titles, is set to dock at the port of Kuching in less than two weeks. Managed by GBA

Dayak Towers ready for August 19

KUCHING: The Panggau Dayak Towers, which will be home to the Dayak Cultural Foundation (DCF) and Dayak Chamber of Commerce and Industry (DCCI), have been completed. Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas said that Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg will officially open the building on

Healthcare sector urged to adopt modern radiology tech

KUCHING: The healthcare industry needs to capitalise on the advancement of radiological technology for new imaging techniques. Minister of Health Dr Zaliha Mustafa said among others, the technology includes digital imaging, 3D imaging, artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML), and hybrid imaging. “With this, it will enable earlier and more