Friday, 9 January 2026

Author: Natasha Jee

Sagah: Kuching’s Yayasan Sarawak international school reaches 50 pct completion

KUCHING: The construction of the Yayasan Sarawak International Secondary School (YSISS) here has reached 50.67 percent completion. Minister for Education, Innovation and Talent Development Datuk Roland Sagah Wee Inn said the school located at Mile 12 Kuching-Serian Road is expected to be completed in the third quarter of next year.

RM10 bln for economy recovery

KUCHING: The state government has allocated RM10 billion for economic recession, which is expected next year. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said Sarawak is all set to face the challenges and is already on standby mode should the economy be jeopardised by recession. “Indeed, in 2023

DUBS urged to introduce internship schemes

KUCHING: Dewan Usahawan Bumiputera Sarawak (DUBS) has been urged to implement internship programmes for potential apprentices to be absorbed as future employees. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg urged contractors to train their interns to be professionals while adopting and learning the latest technology to help companies

Boutique airline not profit-oriented for now

KUCHING: The proposed Sarawak-owned boutique airline will run under its own unique model aimed at facilitating tourist arrivals to the state. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said the airline would not be profit-motivated so long as the airline breaks even. “As the airline is owned by

Proposed state-owned airline won’t be profit-motivated

KUCHING: The proposed Sarawak-owned boutique airline will be operating under its own unique model, which aims to facilitate tourist arrivals into the state. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said, therefore, the airline would not be profit-motivated but act as a facilitator for tourists for as long

10 independent candidates fail to win, one waiting

KUCHING: A total of 10 independent candidates in Sarawak who contested in the 15th general election did not manage to win any seats. They are among the total of 92 candidates, who had contested in 31 parliamentary seats in the state. The independent candidates are Affendi Jeman who contested in

Big names losing fight in GE15

KUCHING: As predicted, quite a number of big names who hold important positions in their respective political parties have lost their battle in the 15th general election (GE15). One of them was Parti Rakyat Sarawak (PRS) president Datuk Joseph Salang Gandum who was once again defeated in the Julau parliamentary

GE15: Salang defeated once again

KUCHING: Parti Rakyat Sarawak (PRS) president Datuk Joseph Salang Gandum was once again defeated in the Julau parliamentary seat by Parti Bangsa Malaysia (PBM) president Datuk Larry Sng in the 15th General Election (GE15). Larry won 9,159 votes, while Salang only managed to secure 7,819 votes. The other candidate was

Sarawak voter turnout at 50 pct as of 4pm

KUCHING: The turnout of voters in Sarawak as of 4pm today has reached more than 50 percent. According to an unofficial voters turnout rate posted by Sarawak Unit Public Communications Unit (UKAS) in its Facebook page, the percentage equals to 1,073,725 out of the total registered voters in Sarawak. Earlier,

Dr Sim: Be patient, it’s going to be a long night

KUCHING: Deputy Premier Datuk Seri Dr Sim Kui Hian has called on everyone to be patient as it will be a long night before the results of the 15th general election (GE15) are known. He said it would take time and to tally the votes from the various polling stations