Tuesday, 13 January 2026

Author: Natasha Jee

Arang Road park to have better exercise facilities

KUCHING: The Wawasan Recreational Park at Arang Road here will be equipped with much better facilities for the public to exercise and do other physical activities. Padawan Municipal Council (MPP) chairman Lo Khere Chiang said that the current shade at the park will be replaced with a bigger one like

Help on the way for sick single mother

KUCHING: Help is underway to find a more conducive living space for a 52-year-old single mother who is physically unwell. Norlela Bujang, who has diabetes and swellings on her legs, is unable to move around and slowly losing her vision. She now had to depend on her only daughter, who

Funeral attendees screened for infection

RAJANG: Those who attended a funeral at Kampung Rejang in Tanjung Manis District last March 1 have begun their screening for Covid-19 in the compound of Kampung Rajang Mosque today (March 9). Sarawak Public Communications Unit (Ukas) reported that more than 150 close contacts of those who attended the funeral

Women deserve equal rights

KUCHING: Women have proven to be able to achieve many things, and that they deserve to have the same treatment as men. Prime Minister’s Special Envoy to China, Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing said women’s achievements have raised eyebrows, exuded their own charms, and prove that they not only can

CM to visit Simunjan, Gedong March 10

KUCHING: Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg is expected to visit Simunjan and Gedong for his official working visit on Wednesday (March 10). Sarawak Public Communications Unit (Ukas) reported that the chief minister was also expected to officiate at the Jiwa Murni Project in conjunction with the 88th

Abang Johari i-CATS University College’s first chancellor

KUCHING: International College of Advanced Technology Sarawak (i-CATS) University College has appointed Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg as its first chancellor. Abang Johari conveyed his appreciation to the university on the appointment and shared that he was involved in the early formation of Sarawak Skills Development Centre

Sarawak Skills aims to help state achieve 2030 mission

KUCHING: Sarawak Skills Development Centre (Sarawak Skills) is aiming to produce more future-proof graduates by 2030 to help Sarawak achieve developed and high-income status by 2030. Chairman Tan Sri Abdul Aziz Husain said Sarawak Skills and its group of learning institutions such as International College of Advanced Technology Sarawak (i-CATS)

State needs to have own manpower to pursue development

KUCHING: Skilled human resource development or capacity building is one of the main drivers of the hydrogen economy, said Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg. He said as such, Sarawak needs to have its own manpower skilled enough to pursue development that is based on new technologies and

Aero-technology — the next frontier for Sarawak

Master aero-technology to meet needs of state KUCHING: The Sarawak government wants more Sarawakian students to master aero-technology, said Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg. He revealed that the government would upgrade the facilities at International College of Advanced Technology Sarawak (i-CATS) University College which would focus on

New initiative to help slow learners

KUCHING: Assistant Minister of Education, Science and Technological Research Dr Annuar Rapaee said that he will propose to the Sarawak government on ways to help students especially slow learners struggling with online learning during the Covid-19 pandemic. He said that home-based teaching and learning (PdPR) sessions were not only affecting