Sunday, 22 February 2026

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ONE-STOP ENTREPRENEUR HOTLINE KUCHING: The Ministry of Entrepreneur Development and Cooperatives (Medac) has implemented various measures including establishing a One Stop Entrepreneur Hotline to assist entrepreneurs in the country who were severely affected by the movement control order (MCO). Its minister Datuk Seri Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar said the entrepreneur

Senator chides PSB for ignorance

KUCHING: A senator has chided Parti Sarawak Bersatu (PSB) for its ignorance of the law and history regarding Sarawak’s independence. Parti Rakyat Sarawak (PRS) deputy secretary-general Senator Rita Insol said she was shocked to note PSB’s contradiction of Entrepreneur Development and Cooperative Minister Datuk Seri Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar’s statement

EMCO: Mixed reactions

KUCHING: There are mixed reactions from the public on whether the government should enforce the enhanced movement control order (EMCO) in Sarawak. Health director-general Datuk Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah said the government may consider enforcing EMCO in certain areas in the state if the number of Covid-19 cases continues to

Road connecting Kg Suba Bau to Wind Cave soon

KUCHING: A road connecting Kampung Suba Bau to the opposite side of the famous Wind Cave in Bau will be constructed soon this year. According to Tasik Biru assemblyman Datuk Henry Harry Jinep, the road construction is a project under the Rural Transformation Project (RTP), which aims to open up

Towards a united, prosperous state

DATUK Snowdan Lawan hopes that Sarawak will be self-reliant, and become one of the wealthiest and strongest economies in Malaysia. The Parti Rakyat Sarawak (PRS) Youth chief also hopes that the welfare of Sarawakians was well taken care of. “On this day July 22, Sarawak celebrates Sarawak Independence Day, a

Everyone’s duty to look after Sarawak

IT is every Sarawakian’s duty to ensure that Sarawak is united and prosperous, says Gerald Rentap Jabu. Sarawak’s resources were bountiful, her human capital capable, and her rights must be protected at all times, added the Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) Youth chief. “As I travel frequently to Betong via

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Protect our fair land

SARAWAKIANS must remain united and continue to protect their beloved Sarawak, says Tan Sri Dr James Jemut Masing.  “To all Sarawakians, I call upon all of us to stick together to protect our fair land Sarawak, and in all that we do, we must put ‘Sarawak First’. Happy 57th Sarawak

Wishing for continued prosperity

TODAY is an important day in which all Sarawakians observe Sarawak Day or Sarawak Independence Day. This historical day celebrates the establishment of self-government for Sarawak on July 22, 1963 from the British Empire, before the formation of the federation of Malaysia. Sarawakians have expressed their wish for the state

Short video contest for youth

KUCHING: There will be a short video competition themed “Sarawak Government 81 Initiatives” starting from July 14 till Sep 18 this year. The programme is one of Tabung Ekonomi Gagasan Anak Sarawak’s (Tegas) efforts to develop a human capital of creative and competitive Sarawakian youth as well as having the

SUPP Youth chief: Important for Sarawakians to know rights

KUCHING: It is important for Sarawakians to know their special rights enshrined in both federal and state constitutions, says Sarawak United People’s Party (SUPP) Youth chief Michael Tiang. “July 22 was gazetted as Sarawak Independence Day on May 20, 2016. This shows the Sarawak government’s commitment in safeguarding our autonomy.