Thursday, 15 January 2026

Author: Natasha Jee

Charity fun run raises RM75,000

KUCHING: A sum of RM75,000 has been raised through KKB Engineering Berhad’s (KKBEB) Charity Fun Run.  With that, the donations have been channelled to 10 charity bodies and non-governmental organisations (NGOs) accordingly. Deputy Premier Datuk Seri Prof Dr Sim Kui Hian was present to officiate at the Charity Fun Run

New BKSS to be announced tomorrow

KUCHING: Good news! The Sarawak government will launch a new package of Bantuan Khas Sarawakku Sayang (BKSS) tomorrow. Deputy Premier Datuk Seri Prof Dr Sim Kui Hian said that the announcement would be made by Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg.  “As you know, the previous BKSS

337 households relocate to Darul Hana

KUCHING: The first batch of 337 households have successfully relocated to the new Darul Hana development area. Deputy Minister of Utility and Telecommunications Datuk Dr Abdul Rahman Junaidi said these groups from Kampung Panglima Seman Lama, Kampung Semarang and Lot Tambahan are the pioneer residents of the Darul Hana development

PBB not forcing out anyone

KUCHING: Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) has a culture where it does not force its leaders to step down. Its president Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said instead the leaders know when to pass the baton to the next candidate. “Yes, there are some PBB MPs who

Focus on developing low-lying areas

KUCHING: The Sarawak government wants to open up more low-lying areas for development. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said that experts have already been tasked to look into how such areas in the state could be further developed. “This is our approach where we want to

No to Malaya-style petty quarrels in Sarawak: Premier

KUCHING: Sarawakian have been urged not to be influenced by Malaya style of politics of quarrelling over petty matters. “The quarrelling over there (West Malaysia), don’t bring it over to Sarawak. While here in the state, there is no quarrelling,” said Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg.

New longhouse for fire victims in Selangau

SELANGAU: A new longhouse will be built for fire victims in Selangau whose longhouse was razed to the ground recently. Tamin assemblyman Christopher Gira Sambang said that the Sarawak government will help the affected residents to build a new longhouse through the allocation of the State Disaster Relief Fund with

80pct of Sheda Property Expo booths taken up

KUCHING: The upcoming Sarawak Housing and Real Estate Developers Association (Sheda) Property Expo 2022 has seen 80 per cent of the booths taken up. Organising chairman Ir John Yong Lock Ping said the encouraging take-up indicated that the property market was healthy, dynamic and growing. “The positive response to local

Sarawak MM2H participants allowed to work

KUCHING: Effective this Sept 1, participants of the Sarawak-Malaysia My Second Home (S-MM2H) programme are allowed to work, be employed or involved in active investment and business during participation of the programme. Minister of Tourism, Creative Industry, and Performing Arts (MTCP) Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah said that this

Darul Hana Resettlement Scheme utility connection to be completed by Aug 25

KUCHING: The installation of water and electricity meters for part of the 377 residential units at the Darul Hana Resettlement Scheme is expected to be completed on Aug 25. Deputy Minister for Utility and Telecommunication, Datuk Dr Abdul Rahman Junaidi said following this, 337 households from three villages would be