Sunday, 22 March 2026

Author: Natasha Jee

SSPCA’s pawsitive rescue mission

KUCHING: The Sarawak Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SSPCA) successfully rescued 23 cats from a challenging situation in Jalan Semaba. The society engaged with a woman who had been caring for the cats. While appreciating her efforts, the SSPCA said that the cages were inadequate and the

Cuckoo Breaker wins Kuching IC Design Make-A-Thon

KUCHING: Team Cuckoo Breaker emerged champion in the 2024 Kuching Integrated Circuit (IC) Design Make-A-Thon here today (Nov 3). The team comprising Ivan Sim and Jaden Hwong from Swinburne University of Technology Sarawak Campus (Swinburne Sarawak), along with Issac Then and Melvin Wong from SMK Batu Lintang, the team earned

No political motive behind demand for one-third quota

KUCHING: Sarawak’s demand to restore the 35 per cent or one-third parliamentary seat quota is based on the spirit of the Malaysia Agreement 1963 (MA63) and not driven by political motives or division. In stating this, political analyst Professor Dr Neilson Ilan Mersat stated that the demand aligns with MA63’s

KWB must stay ahead of the curve

KUCHING: The Kuching Water Board (KWB) has been urged to adopt a proactive approach to water management to meet the growing demands of Sarawak’s population. Utility and Telecommunication Minister Datuk Seri Julaihi Narawi said the KWB played a crucial role in balancing water supply and demand. “We must not become

Former DAP leader seeks PBB membership

KUCHING: Former DAP Sarawak vice chairman Leon Jimat Donald has officially applied to join Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB).He submitted his membership form on October 15.“After a hiatus from active politics, I’ve chosen PBB as the platform to re-engage and contribute to the community in Sri Aman,” Leon said in

New solar-powered speed billboards, smart traffic lights enhance road safety in Miri

MIRI: The Public Works Department (JKR) has installed four new solar-powered radar speed billboards at several high-risk accident locations here.These billboards have been placed near the entrance to Borneo Medical Centre (BMC), on the road leading to the Seahorse Monument Roundabout, opposite the Miri Road Transport Department, and in front

Ministry expands DLP workshops to empower teachers in Science and Mathematics

BINTULU: The Ministry of Education, Innovation and Talent Development (MEITD) is ramping up efforts to support teachers with a series of targeted workshops under the second phase of the Dual Language Programme (DLP). Minister Datuk Seri Roland Sagah Wee Inn stressed the importance of these workshops in empowering teachers, particularly

Empowering youth through community engagement

LIMBANG: The Sarawak United National Youth Organisation (SABERKAS) continues to serve as a valuable platform for youth to engage in community and social activities. In stating this, Batu Danau assemblyman Datuk Paulus Palu Gumbang said that participating in activities organised by the organisation is vital for youth empowerment in leadership

STA denounces allegations of deforestation and rights violations

KUCHING: The Sarawak Timber Association (STA) has expressed outrage over recent unfounded allegations made in a report by Human Rights Watch and several Sarawak-based non-governmental organisations (NGOs) against the timber industry in Sarawak. STA chief executive officer Annie Ting said the NGOs had alleged that Sarawak’s millions of hectares of