Tuesday, 31 March 2026

Author: Natasha Jee

Close Putrajaya-Sarawak rapport to benefit state in healthcare

KUCHING: The close cooperation between the federal and Sarawak governments will see more inclusive and equitable development for all, particularly in healthcare. Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad said one of the projects is the construction of the Sarawak Cancer Centre.    “This is among the high-impact initiatives that

Comprehensive dental care for autistic children

KUCHING: Today is World Autism Awareness Day, a reminder of the importance of celebrating neurodiversity and creating welcoming environments in dental care for autistic individuals. In connection with this, dental lecturers at the Department of Paediatric Dentistry and Orthodontics, Faculty of Dentistry, Universiti Malaya, Dr. Nurul Aliaa Ahmad Fauzi and

TYT breaks fast with Premier  

KUCHING: Head of State Tun Pehin Sri Dr Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar and his wife Toh Puan Fauziah Mohd Sanusi attended the ‘Sungkei Perdana’ ceremony at Astana Negeri last night. The event also attended by Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Open and his wife Puan Sri Datuk

10.85 mil people by noon

KUCHING: The number of Malaysians registered in the Central Database Hub (PADU) stood at 10.85 million on the last day of registration yesterday (Mar 31). PADU, on its official Facebook page, said the total registration had reached 10.85 million as of noon on Sunday (Mar 31). Selangor recorded the highest

Agro centre plan for Ulu Merapok

LAWAS: The Ulu Merapok area is set to be developed as an agricultural centre here. Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Awang Tengah Ali Hasan said the plans for the Ulu Merapok area involved the development of stalls, cottage industries, wet markets (pasar tamu) and other facilities related to agriculture. “Here, we

Premier hands over donations at UiTM event

KOTA SAMARAHAN: Sixty-six individuals received donations during Universiti Teknologi Mara Sarawak’s (UiTMCS) inaugural ‘Iftar Perdana’ ceremony here last night. The event held at UiTMCS Samarahan 2 Campus witnessed the presentation of donations to 50 university students, five single mothers and 11 staff members who are among the needy group. Premier

Selling Sarawak to the world in Paris

PARIS: Sarawak and Malaysia’s rich cultural diversity and its stunning landscapes are currently being showcased at the ongoing Malaysian Borneo Unveiled: Harmony of Cultures, Nature, and Adventure Exhibition here at Secur Hall. The three-day exhibition from Mar 25 to 27 is organised by the Sarawak Forestry Corporation (SFC) in collaboration

Bank returns money after woman makes typo

KUCHING: A woman who mistakenly transferred RM30,500 to a third-party account instead of her other account has obtained a full refund from the commercial bank. Democratic Action Party (DAP) Sarawak chairman Chong Chieng Jen said the woman had made the transaction on Feb 22. “To the relief of the woman

Sim floats idea of rail linking Bintulu to Nusantara

KUCHING: A three-hour journey from Bintulu Port to Nusantara, the new capital of Indonesia in the future? Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Dr Sim Kui Hian has floated the possibility, saying a railway line could be built to link the port with Nusantara. His conviction stems from the fact that Bintulu

NGOs, associations urged to contribute to Sarawak nation building

KUCHING: Non-governmental organisations (NGOs) and associations are urged to continue their efforts in community service while also contributing to Sarawak nation building. Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Dr Sim Kui Hian said the contributions of these groups would advance the well-being of Sarawakians and the state’s development. “While you are doing