Wednesday, 25 March 2026

Author: Natasha Jee

Organisations urged to work together on SDGs

KUALA LUMPUR: Deputy Minister of Economy, Datuk Hanifah Hajar Taib hopes organisations from Peninsula Malaysia can collaborate with Sarawak to do research and develop technology that will benefit the whole nation and help it achieve its Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). She stated this during a work visit at Sunway University

Cancer survivor duo among 20 to attempt Mulu Pinnacles, Mount Kinabalu

KUCHING: Twenty climbers, including two cancer survivors, are embarking on an extraordinary journey to conquer Sarawak’s Mulu Pinnacles, and Mount Kinabalu in Sabah. Majlis Kanser Nasional (MAKNA) said the initiative, aptly called ‘Klimb Pinnacles to Kinabalu’, is aimed at raising funds and awareness for underprivileged cancer patients in the country.

Perkim Sarawak to organise charity run for Laila Stroke Care Centre

KUCHING: Pertubuhan Kebajikan Islam Malaysia (Perkim) Sarawak will be organising a charity run at the Sarawak State Library compound on Sept 15. Deputy Minister of Economy and Perkim Sarawak chairperson Datuk Hanifah Hajar Taib said the objective of the run is to raise funds to support the operational costs and

Sarawakian singer wins gold at World Championships of Performing Arts

KUCHING: Sarawakian singer Taylor Louise, representing Malaysia, won gold in the open category for ages eight to ten at the 27th World Championships of Performing Arts (WCOPA) in California, USA. The 10-year-old was also awarded the WCOPA Junior Division Champion for the open category. Her winning song was “What Was

Premier, state leaders attend year-end prayer

KUCHING: Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg joined Muslim congregations for prayer in conjunction with the Maal Hijrah celebration at Masjid Jamek yesterday evening (July 6). The ceremony commenced with the recitation of the end of the year and beginning of the year prayers led by the

Sarawak maintains World Bank’s high income status

KUCHING: Sarawak will ensure its people have a higher household income with its recent success in maintaining its high income status. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said that last year, the World Bank recognised the state as a high income state. “Just recently, on July 4,

Little Birdie wins gold in USA

KUCHING: Eight-year-old Sarawakian Dion Das Louis, affectionately known as ‘The Little Bornean Birdie,’ has won gold at the 27th World Championship of Performing Arts in California, USA. Dion represented Malaysia in the competition, which took place from July 1 to 5. He secured his place by winning a gold medal

Important for Putrajaya to decentralise authority

KUCHING: Sarawak has the capability to implement projects such as building new schools and repairing dilapidated clinics in the state. In stating this, Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said the federal government should thus decentralise to empower the local authorities and in the case of Sarawak,

Sarawak to boost household incomes amid continued high-income status

KUCHING: Sarawak will ensure that its people have a higher household income following its recent success in maintaining its high income status. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said that last year, the World Bank recognised the state as a high income state. “Just recently, on July

Sarawak pushes for decentralisation to manage school and clinic projects

KUCHING: Sarawak has the capability to implement projects such as building new schools and repairing dilapidated clinics in the state. In stating this, Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said the federal government should decentralise to empower local authorities, allowing Sarawak to take charge of these projects.