Sunday, 22 March 2026

Author: Natasha Jee

S’wak celebrates TYT’s 78th birthday with grand parade and performances

KUCHING: The Padang Merdeka today was a scene of vibrant celebrations as Sarawak observed the 78th birthday celebration of its Head of State Tun Pehin Sri Dr Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar. The grand parade and assembly held in conjunction with Wan Junaidi’s official birthday, started as early as 8am. It

Sarawak, a model of unity and stability under Tun Wan Junaidi, says Premier

KUCHING: Sarawak looks forward to a prosperous and peaceful region that exemplifies unity for other regions, driven by the leadership of Head of State Tun Pehin Sri Dr Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar.  During the grand parade in conjunction with Wan Junaidi’s official 78th birthday celebration at the Padang Merdeka this

Varsity to study production of turbines

LUNDU: The Sarawak government has requested Swinburne University of Technology Sarawak Campus (Swinburne Sarawak) to conduct a study focusing on the production of turbine blades. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said the study is crucial as it is part of the aircraft construction and is also

Premier launches aerospace academy at Centexs

LUNDU: The Aerospace Academy located at the Centre for Technology Excellence Sarawak (Centexs) here was officially launched on today (Oct 8). Prior to its official launch, the academy was known as the Aviation Academy, with the name change later suggested by Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg.

Prioritise Sarawak applicants: Premier

LUNDU: The Sarawak government wants the special teacher recruitment drive for Sarawak to prioritise applicants who are from the state. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said the initial understanding was to recruit more Sarawakians, but the agreement was not fulfilled. “The Education Service Commission (SPP) has

Incentives Galore for Sarawak’s Medalists

KUCHING: Sarawak’s athletes who excelled at the recently concluded 21st Para Malaysia Games (SUKMA) have been granted RM2.256 million in cash incentives. The Honourable Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg handed the symbolic cheque to the Sarawak teams during a ceremony at the Imperial Hotel yesterday. In his

Ministry proposes dedicated OKU Sports Development Unit

KUCHING: The Ministry of Women, Childhood, and Community Wellbeing Development has suggested the establishment of a dedicated Sports Development Unit for Persons with Disabilities (OKU). Its Minister Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah said the unit would be placed under the Ministry’s purview. “The establishment of the unit is so we can

Premier pays last respects to Nanta’s mother-in-law

KUCHING: Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg and his wife, Puan Sri Datuk Amar Juma’ani Tun Tuanku Bujang paid their last respects to the late Puan Sri Datin Sri Elizabeth Pawa Edwin Ruggis at her residence today (Oct 7). Elizabeth was the wife of the late Tan