Monday, 30 March 2026

Author: Natasha Jee

Dr Sim urges unity for effective execution of PCDS 2030

KUCHING: Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Dr Sim Kui Hian has called upon the people to uphold unity and harmony to ensure the effective implementation of the Post Covid-19 Development Strategy (PCDS) 2030. Highlighting one of the main objectives of the PCDS 2030, he stressed the necessity of achieving a Gross

Use Hari Raya to strengthen bond: Uggah

KUCHING: Sarawakians are urged to further strengthen their bond among the various communities during this Hari Raya celebration. Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas said Hari Raya transcends religious and ethnic boundaries, fostering social cohesion and harmony among all communities in Sarawak. “It is a time when friends and

Watch total solar eclipse via online media platforms

KUCHING: A total solar eclipse will take place today, however the phenomenon will not be visible in Malaysia. The Malaysian Space Agency (MYSA) said the total solar eclipse phenomenon will begin at 11:42:15 today and end on April 9 at 04:52:19 Malaysian time. “This phenomenon will not be visible in

TYT open house on first day of Raya

KUCHING: Head of State Tun Pehin Sri Dr Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar and wife Toh Puan Fauziah Mohd Sanusi will be hosting on open house on the first day of the Hari Raya at the Astana Negeri Sarawak here. The open house will be held from 9 am to 4.30

Airbrush tattoo adds unique twist to expo

KUCHING: When it comes to getting a permanent tattoo, many people experience a range of emotions. For first-timers, in particular, they often face a dilemma – finding the right tattoo artist, deciding on a design or style, and choosing the perfect placement for the tattoo on their body. However, there

AI may facilitate communication with the deaf

KUCHING: Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Dr Sim Kui Hian is holding out hope that artificial intelligence (AI) would eventually facilitate communication between the deaf community and those with normal hearing. He said with advancements in AI, there is a possibility that it can convert sign language gestures into speech or

Dissolution leads to new alliances

KUCHING: The dissolution of Parti Sarawak Bersatu (PSB) and the subsequent joining of its former members to the Progressive Democratic Party (PDP) bode well for the future of Sarawak. Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) vice president Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah reiterated his belief in unity for Sarawak’s prosperity.

Sng: Good if PDP and PRS also merge

KUCHING: Julau MP Datuk Larry Sng is hopeful Progressive Democratic Party (PDP) and Parti Rakyat Sarawak (PRS) will also merge one day. He said in the event this would further strengthen the ruling Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS), of which both are presently component parties. “Hopefully one day PDP and Parti

Former PSB members free to join any party including SUPP: Dr Sim

KUCHING: With the dissolution of Parti Sarawak Bersatu (PSB), former party members are now free to affiliate with any party of their choosing, says Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Dr Sim Kui Hian. Dr Sim, who is also the Sarawak United People’s Party (SUPP) president, expressed openness to former PSB members