Thursday, 25 December 2025

Author: Natasha Jee

Peninsula doctors keen on migrating to Sarawak

KUCHING: The recent proposal to impose a minimum deposit of RM2 million or purchase property worth no less than RM1.5 million as a requirement to migrate to Sarawak has sparked interest among doctors in Peninsular Malaysia. Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Dr Sim Kui Hian said that this became evident after

Sarawakians need to be in unison for nation building

KUCHING: Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Dr Sim Kui Hian called on all Sarawakians to contribute to the state’s nation-building to achieve its 2030 goals. Dr Sim, who is also the Minister of Public Health, Housing and Local Government asserted that Sarawak is now amplifying its economy, creating more talents, and

Free helmets and vests on May 24

SIBU: The state-level Road Safety Campaign will be held at the Petronas Sibu Jaya Station on May 24. Transport Minister Datuk Seri Lee Kim Shin is expected to officiate at the event. During the campaign, the first 300 motorcycle riders and passengers will receive new helmets and reflective vests. Additionally,

KAA receives building fund of over RM4 mil

KUCHING: The Sarawak government has provided a grant of RM4,179,000 to the Kuching Autistic Association (KAA) to build their second three-storey educational block. Women, Childhood, and Community Wellbeing Development Minister Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah said that the total cost of the building is at RM5,117, 224. “The association will raise

Bintulu Port Authority Act 1981 set for repeal

THE federal government is in the midst of preparing the Bill to repeal the Bintulu Port Authority Act 1981. Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas also said that negotiations between both governments are progressing well concerning the taking over of Bintulu Port by the Sarawak government. “A Memorandum of

Tearful chief of staff recalls Mutang’s final days

ONLY seven hours were given to make the decision to bring Datuk Mutang Tagal back to Malaysia. It was indeed a tense, trying, and challenging moment for the parliamentary officers who were with him: Senior Private Secretary Mohammad Fahmi Mustafa and Senate Secretary Muhd Sujairi Abdullah, as well as the

Petra Jaya Hospital to complete in August 2025

THE overall physical progress of Petra Jaya Hospital is at 71.24 per cent completion as of April 27. Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Dr Sim Kui Hian said the project is now scheduled to complete in August 2025. “Meanwhile, the construction of an additional block in Miri Hospital has been completed

Sago festival coming to Dalat

The Ministry of Food Industry, Commodity and Regional Development, through the Sago and Nipah Development Board (SNDB), will organise the 2024 Balau Carnival in Dalat. Its Minister Datuk Seri Dr. Stephen Rundi Utom said that the biennial event aims to raise awareness about the importance of sago among the local

Sarawak Paddy and Rice Board to boost rice industry

THE Ministry of Food Industry, Commodity and Regional Development will establish the Sarawak Paddy and Rice Board to spearhead and regulate the development of the rice industry. Minister Datuk Seri Dr Stephen Rundi Utom said the board will coordinate strategic initiatives aimed at enhancing the whole supply chain of the