Thursday, 25 December 2025

Author: Natasha Jee

UiTM delegation calls on Manyin

KUCHING: A nine-member delegation from Universiti Teknologi Mara (UiTM) Sarawak yesterday paid a courtesy call on Education, Science and Technological Research Minister Datuk Seri Michael Manyin at his office at Baitulmakmur Complex here. The delegation was led by Deputy Rector of Academic and International Affairs Associate Professor Firdaus Abdullah. The

Sng: Why are thousands looking for jobs abroad?

KUCHING: Julau Member of Parliament Larry Sng wants to know why many Sarawakians are going out of Malaysia to find jobs elsewhere. “Could it be due  to the absence of quality jobs in Sarawak  that  the number of Sarawakians looking for sustenance abroad reaches up to thousands of people?” he

Immigration powers a shield

We’ve managed to shut our racists and religious extremists, says CM KUCHING: Sarawak is fortunate to have its immigration autonomy, which has shielded its citizens from various undesirable elements from outside its shores. Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg says Sarawakians have been shielded primarily from racial and

Human remains in croc sent for forensic test

KUCHING: The body parts found in the stomach of14-foot crocodile culled during an operation at Sungai Stubah on two days ago have been sent for forensic DNA analysis. Sarawak Forestry Corporation’s (SFC) chief executive officer Zolkipli Mohamad Aton said the reptile was captured on Sunday afternoon after a foreigner, believed

13 graduate from second CIP

KUCHING: Thirteen participants of the second Conservation Internship Programme (CIP) for Forest Management Certification (FMC) yesterday received their certificates from Sarawak Forestry Corporation Sdn Bhd (SFCSB) chief executive officer Zolkipli Mohamad Aton. The first programme of the CIP was launched by SFCSB under the umbrella of Research for Intensified Management

Council asks opinion leaders to condemn all extremism

KUCHING: Opinion leaders across the globe must not incite hatred by demonising Islam or any other religion but instead should condemn extremism in all forms. Sarawak Women and Family Council (SWFC) made this call in response to a terror attack at two mosques in Christchurch, New Zealand, that killed 50

Curfew proposal needs further deliberation, says minister

KUCHING: Parents play an important role in setting their children’s curfew. Sarawak Welfare, Community Wellbeing, Women, Family and Childhood Development Minister Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah said the first responsibility of parents is setting house rules. “To impose a curfew on those below 18 years old is not as easy as

Join Borneo Songkran at GoH on April 13

KUCHING: A bar called Gates of Heaven (GoH) will be organising a Borneo Songkran event at its premises here on April 13. The event is inspired by the Thailand biggest celebration, Songkran festival which marks the Thai new year and is held on April 13. According to the event project

Patriots supports reviving Sarawak Rangers

KUCHING: Sarawak is mulling the re-birth of its Sarawak Rangers. However, this can only be done after the amendment of Article 1 (2), Article 46 and Article 160 of the Federal Constitution where Sabah and Sarawak and Peninsular Malaysia are treated as equal partners. In supporting the idea, Sarawak Patriots

Christian body expresses sadness over mosque massacre

KUCHING: The Association of Churches in Sarawak (ACS) notes with deep anguish and sadness the recent terror attack at two mosques in Christchurch, New Zealand. The attack resulted in the death of 50 people were killed and dozens wounded, including several Malaysians. As this is the season of Lent, and