Saturday, 3 January 2026

Author: Natasha Jee

RMCO extension till March 31 good move, says Dr Sim

KUCHING: Datuk Seri Dr Sim Kui Hian has given the thumbs-up to Putrajaya’s decision to extend the recovery phase of the movement control order (RMCO) until March 31. The Minister of Local Government and Housing said it is a wise decision to once again extend the Covid-19 related restrictions.  He

Political stability key to progress

KUCHING: Assistant Minister of Youth and Sports Datuk Snowdan Lawan hoped to see continuous political stability under the Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) government. This will ensure that the priorities in developing the state can be pursued when the 12th Malaysia Plan (12 MP) begins, he pointed out. “As the elected

Aspirasi president: Time to start healing process

KUCHING: With 2020 a year of horror and bitterness, the next year must be a time to start the healing process, to lead and build a brighter Sarawak, says Sarawak People’s Aspiration Party (Aspirasi) president Lina Soo. She said for most people, this year had been a year of hardships

A Countdown for frontliners

KUCHING: With the year-end only hours away, preparations for welcoming the New Year is also taking place here at the Stadium Perpaduan (Indoor Stadium). All the rigging, rehearsals and fixtures for the New Year countdown is dedicated to put up a great show the frontliners. The event aims to show

One park, four reserves open on New Year’s Eve

KUCHING: Sarawak Forestry Corporation (SFC), controller of 46 national parks, five wildlife sanctuaries and 15 nature reserves, has announced that it will only allow one Nature Park and four nature reserves open to public on New Year’s Eve. On the sites that will be opened that day, Sarawak Forestry Corporation

Department told to conduct further studies on beach findings

KUCHING: The Sarawak Museum Department has been instructed to conduct further studies on two big metal objects (they look like tanks) recently found at Lutong Beach in Miri. Tourism, Arts and Culture Minister Datuk Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah said the experts will verify on what are those pieces. “We will

Race-based party won’t fit in

KUCHING: A race-based political party will not be well-fitted in the making of any policies for the country and for the state for that matter, said Serembu assemblyman Miro Simuh. He said this in response to Parti Bansa Dayak Sarawak Baru (PBDSB) president Bobby William’s recent remarks in which he

Progress needs stable government, skilled leaders

KUCHING: Sarawak needs a stable government and experienced or skilled leaders to continue developing. Telang Usan assemblyman Dennis Ngau said experienced leaders could be found in the present Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) state government. “We are lucky we have Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg as the chief minister and

22 projects completed in Santubong area since 2019

KUCHING: A total of 22 infrastructure projects worth RM2.69 million have been completed in Santubong area since last year hitherto. Santubong MP Datuk Seri Dr Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar said the projects were all funded by the Sarawak government. “The infrastructure projects to upgrade the facilities for the people in

Promote tourist spots on social media

SIMUNJAN: The Ministry of Tourism, Arts, and Culture (Motac) has called upon the people, particularly in Batang Sadong constituency, to utilise social media sites to promote tourist spots in the area. Its minister Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri suggested youth take the initiative by using social media to promote the spots