Friday, 26 December 2025

Author: Natasha Jee

New bridge for coastal village

SARIKEI: Villagers of Rh Serit, Tanah Putih here now has a new bridge with a construction cost of RM100,000. Sarawak Public Communication Unit (Ukas) said Meradong assemblyman Datuk Ding Kuong Hiing was present to officiate at the launch of the bridge on Sunday. “The construction of basic infrastructure such as

Factory employee tests positive

KUCHING: Asteel Group at Demak Laut has informed that one of its factory workers tested positive for Covid-19 on Sunday. The company’s management in a statement said as such, its factory and office located at Lot 712, Demak Lauk Industrial Park were closed on Monday (Nov 16). “The factory will

SUPP Stakan claims PSB seeking political mileage

KUCHING: Sarawak United People’s Party (SUPP) Stakan branch chairman Datuk Sim Kiang Chiok says the opposition was just seeking to gain political mileage by confusing the public regarding the recent amendment in the Constitution of the State of Sarawak (Amendment) Bill, 2020. He said Parti Sarawak Bersatu (PSB) president Datuk

Let’s debate

SUPP Youth chief ready to take on Soon Koh KUCHING: The passing of the Constitution of the State of Sarawak (Amendment) Bill, 2020 clearly shows that a non-Sarawakian can never be a Sarawakian and can never be a member of the State Legislative Assembly (DUN), even if he or she

24-hour power next month

KUCHING: The people of Rumah Lang Ganya Ng Meruan, Jalan Dijih Selangau are expected to enjoy 24-hour electricity by next month. Tamin assemblyman Christopher Gira Sambang said the rural electricity supply project was expected to be completed in December. He said this in a Facebook post on Sunday (Nov 15)

Ensuring a strong foundation for state’s economy

KUCHING: The 12 initiatives planned by Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg to chart Sarawak’s way forward are unique development strategies to drive Sarawak forward to realise its Vision 2030 of becoming a developed state with a high-income economy post Covid-19. Parti Rakyat Sarawak (PRS) Women chief Datuk

Essential items for fire victims

KUCHING: The fire victims in Kampung Bintawa Hulu here have received essential items to ease their burden. Santubong MP Datuk Seri Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar said his service centre presented the assistance immediately after the fire incident. “I would like to thank the coordinating officer of Santubong Parliament Service Centre

Initiatives ensure economic resilience

KUCHING: An economic analyst said the 12 initiatives announced by Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg recently were designed to strengthen Sarawak’s future economy. Associate Prof Datuk Dr Madeline Berma said,” There is a strong focus on building a new type of infrastructure to help Sarawak’s economy recover

SSPCA seeks donations to buy food for animals

KUCHING: Sarawak Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SSPCA) needs to raise at least RM5,000 every month to ensure consistent meat supplies for its animals at the shelter. As such, the society is pleading to the public to lend a helping hand so that it can purchase food supplies

Charting Sarawak’s way forward

12 initiatives to ensure state on right track KUCHING: The 12 initiatives introduced by Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg to chart Sarawak’s way forward are not only to revive the economy due to Covid-19. They are also to ensure that Sarawak is on the right track in