THE Stage Bus Service Transformation (SBST), also known as the BAS.MY programme has carried over 405,999 passengers as of Nov 16 this year. Transport Minister Datuk Seri Lee Kim Shin said the initiative, a collaboration between the state and Ministry of Transport Malaysia (MOTM), launched in March 2025 is supported
THE state’s hydrogen-powered Autonomous Rapid Transit (ART) system is progressing smoothly, with overall works for the Kuching Urban Transportation System (KUTS) Phase 1 reaching 33.51 per cent completion as of October this year. Transport Minister Datuk Seri Lee Kim Shin said the figure was close to the planned progress of
KUCHING: Visitors at Medan Niaga Satok had a pleasant surprise on Sunday (Nov 30) as Head of State (TYT) Tun Pehin Sri Dr Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar joined the weekend crowd at the 2025 Medan Niaga Satok Carnival. He was there not only to visit but also to distribute 500
KUCHING: The aroma of home-cooked dishes filled Medan Niaga Satok yesterday morning as Toh Puan Datuk Patinggi Fauziah Mohd Sanusi graced the ‘Air Tangan Suri Hati TYT Sarawak’ cooking demonstration held in conjunction with the 2025 Medan Niaga Satok Carnival. She arrived at Media Niaga Satok at 9 am and
KUCHING: A fire broke out in front of the Kota Sentosa Fire Station late this evening, damaging four factories in the area. The Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba) said a distress call was received at 5:56 pm, with personnel from the Kota Sentosa, Tabuan Jaya and Batu Lintang stations being
KUCHING: A 71-year-old woman lost more than half a million ringgit after falling for a lucrative part-time job offer on the social media platform, TikTok. This is one of nearly 50 similar scams reported in the district this year. Kuching District Police Chief, ACP Alexson Naga Chabu, said the woman
KUCHING: The Sarawak Development Institute (SDI) is charting a new course to become the state government’s leading think tank, providing valuable insights to guide Sarawak’s ongoing transformation. Its chairman Datuk Amar Jaul Samion said moving forward, the institute is strengthening its capabilities and capacity in key areas such as renewable
KUCHING: The Sarawak government has dismissed claims that the state is wasting funds by setting up AirBorneo. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said the decision to have a state-owned airline is driven by the need to improve connectivity, reduce reliance on costly flights, and support the
KUCHING: Three people sustained injuries in a road accident involving two vehicles at the Sungai Samariang Besar Bridge, Petra Jaya, in the early hours of Saturday. The accident, reported at 4:46 am, involved two compact sedan vehicles. Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba) Sarawak said two occupants in the Proton Persona
KUCHING: Sarawak will begin identifying high-performing students as early as at Form Three, particularly from the state’s international schools as part of a strategy to prepare talent for entry into top global universities, including the University of Cambridge. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said the initiative
