Wednesday, 18 February 2026

Author: Natasha Jee

Soon Koh to leave Cabinet in August

KUCHING: Second Finance Minister Datuk Seri Wong Soon Koh has already tendered his resignation from his State Cabinet posts. This was confirmed by the Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg following his last meeting with Wong, who is also International Trade and E-Commerce Minister. “Yes, he has tendered

India Street’s sweet and savoury treat

KUCHING: Something sweet and savoury has city folk smacking their lips – ice-cream wrapped in crispy bun, a delight one should not miss. Now this particular shop named Khin Kueh Khiong sells more than 20 types of flavoured ice-cream, and not just any ice-cream but gelato. And if you don’t

Hero tour guide’s family to get state aid

KUCHING: The Tourism, Arts, Culture, Youth and Sports Ministry is mulling providing assistance to the family of Roviezal Robin, the 20-year-old tour guide who lost his life during the flash flood tragedy at the Mulu National Park’s Deer Cave. “The victim is married; he has a wife. And the family

Celebrate Sarawak Day at Bung Bratak on July 21

KUCHING: Bung Bratak Heritage Centre (BBHC) will be hosting the Sarawak Day, and welcomes everyone to join the joyful event. There will be Bidayuh-based cultural activities and games. Visitors will have the opportunity to also try out traditional foods. Entrance is free. Bung Bratak Heritage Association (BBHA) chairman Datuk Peter

Police rules for parade participants to follow

KUCHING: Participants and members of the public who will be participating in the 722 Sarawak Day parade are advised to follow the rules to ensure it can be carried out in a peaceful manner. Organiser of the parade, Sarawak for Sarawakians (S4S), said it had met Kuching district police chief

Doctor: Sexual harassment can affect mental health

KUCHING: Sexual harassment can happen anywhere and anytime, and to women, men and children. They should always be aware of their surroundings and the people around them, said Sarawak Mental Health Association president Dr Ismail Drahman. He said sexual harassment suffered by adults and children could affect their mental health.

Wong barking up the wrong tree: Masing

KUCHING: Deputy Chief Minister Tan Sri James Jemut Masing said he was rather surprised that his spending idea has made Second Finance Minister Datuk Seri Wong Soon Koh worried. He said that Wong was actually barking up the wrong tree as he should have known that his idea was taken

Uggah on study tour of New Zealand

WELLINGTON: A group from the Modernisation of Agriculture, Native Land and Regional Development Ministry and the Sarawak Native Court are now in New Zealand. Beginning last Saturday, the group led by Deputy Chief Minister Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas comprising 36 people, have been tasked with studying the country’s agricultural

Masing wishes Wong all the best

KUCHING: Second Finance Minister Datuk Seri Wong Soon Koh’s decision to resign from the state cabinet gets some respect from Deputy Chief Minister Tan Sri James Jemut Masing. “Wong Soon Koh has decided to resign. We must respect his decision. I wish him all the best,” he said. Beyond that,

CM: Leverage on technology for sustainability

KUCHING: As Sarawak embraces digital economy, it must also use digital technology to enhance and preserve its culture, heritage, traditions in the context of a creative economy. Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg said as Sarawak strove for this new economy, it would not forsake its traditions and