Tuesday, 31 March 2026

Author: Natasha Jee

Fake investment scheme using Sarawak State Secretary’s photo

KUCHING: The public is urged to exercise caution following reports of an Islamic investment scheme falsely using the photo of Sarawak Secretary Datuk Amar Mohamad Abu Bakar Marzuki in its advertisement. Abu Bakar himself clarified that the scheme is fraudulent and warned against falling victim to it. “My picture has

Gov’t caps airfare: Economist lauds move to protect consumers

KUCHING: The government’s initiative in capping airfare prices from West Malaysia to East Malaysia before the Hari Raya celebration will benefit consumers, especially Malaysians who need to travel to their hometown in Sarawak and Sabah during the festive seasons. Economist Dr Madeline Berma said the new regulation will safeguard consumer

3,000 throng CNY gathering on Chap Goh Mei

KUCHING: Over 3,000 people came together for a grand Chinese New Year celebration even as the festivities drew to a close on Chap Goh Mei here yesterday. They thronged the newly-completed Ang Cheng Ho Multipurpose Hall to attend a Leaders-with-the-People programme held in conjunction with Chinese New Year. The event,

Transformation plans for Batu Kawa area underway

KUCHING: The Batu Kawa area is poised for further transformation with plans to connect the Ang Cheng Ho Quarry Rejuvenation project area with a recreational park, covering approximately 60 acres of land. Deputy Premier and Batu Kawa assemblyman Datuk Amar Dr Sim Kui Hian said the proposed development of the

Racial unity attributed to Taib’s leadership

KUCHING: The late Tun Pehin Sri Abdul Taib Mahmud’s contribution especially in unifying the people of different races and religions will be remembered forever. Kapitan for Tabuan Dusun and Tabuan Laru areas, Tan Yit Sheng said it cannot be denied that under the leadership of the former Chief Minister and

Chap Goh Mei calls for love, life

KUCHING: People are encouraged to participate in a noble cause by donating blood at various drives across the city. “Blood O so needed! Type O is the most requested by hospitals and is often in short supply,” said the Sarawak General Hospital (SGH) Blood Bank Centre in a statement. A

All-new electric sedan adds impetus to green drive

KUCHING: Regas EV Auto Sdn Bhd and Sime Darby Motors launched the highly-anticipated all-new electric sedan model, BYD Seal, here today. Kuching South City Council (MBKS) Mayor Datuk Wee Hong Seng who officiated at the launching ceremony, said the BYD Seal model further contributes to the overall goal of promoting

Sarawak strides in global energy transition

KUCHING: The late Tun Pehin Sri Abdul Taib Mahmud has made significant contributions to the oil and gas industry in Malaysia. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said Taib had made the contribution when he was the Minister of Primary Industries. “In his career, Taib was once

Flags to be flown at half-mast

KUCHING: Sarawak State Secretary Datuk Amar Mohamad Abu Bakar Marzuki has instructed that the Jalur Gemilang and Ibu Pertiwi flags in the state be flown at half-mast for two days starting from Jan 21 until Jan 22. In an official circular, he mentioned that this was as a sign of