Wednesday, 1 April 2026

Author: Natasha Jee

New Sarawak Governor Wan Junaidi will bring state to greater heights

KUCHING: The appointment of Tun Dr Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar as the eighth Yang di-Pertua Negeri Sarawak is expected to propel the state to greater heights. Expressing optimism, Kota Sentosa assemblyman Wilfred Yap highlighted Wan Junaidi’s extensive experience and knowledge, stating, “I would like to take this opportunity to extend

Wan Junaidi the most ideal candidate

KUCHING: Tun Dr. Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar has been described as the most ideal candidate for the position of the eighth Yang di-Pertua Negeri Sarawak. International Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO) chairman Datuk Dr. Mustapha, said that Wan Junaidi has extensive experience in administration, making him highly qualified for the role of

Generational tradition of making homemade snacks

As the Chinese New Year approaches in a few weeks, “Bak Kwa” has become one of the most popular and highly sought-after snacks. Bak Kwa, which means dried meat, barbecued (BBQ) pork, or pork jerky, comes from the Hokkien dialect. In the busy streets of Padungan, a shop managed by

Batang Lupar Bridge progressing smoothly

SEBUYAU: Progress on the Batang Lupar Bridge, a RM848.7 million undertaking, is advancing swiftly and remains on schedule. During a visit today (Jan 22), Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas, who also oversees Infrastructure and Port Development received updates on the bridge’s current status from the Public Works Department

Minister highlights Sarawak’s food export potential

BINTULU: Datuk Seri Dr Stephen Rundi Utom has stressed Sarawak’s potential to become a food exporter to other regions of Malaysia. The Minister for Food Industries, Commodities, and Regional Development attributed this potential to the state’s surplus demand for chicken eggs, chicken meat and pork. “The pig farm in Selangau

New TYT to be known in day or two

KUCHING: An announcement on a new Head of State (TYT) for Sarawak is expected within these two days. Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said the candidate proposed to the eighth TYT has been approved by the Yang di-Pertuan Agong Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri’ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah. “The TYT’s appointment process

Wan Junaidi discusses challenges of introducing Fixed-term Parliament Act

KUCHING: Dewan Negara president Tan Sri Dr Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar expressed the necessity of a Fixed-term Parliament Act (FTPA) for ensuring political stability in the country, but he highlighted the challenges involved in its implementation. He said to introduce such a system, it requires constitutional amendment to allow the

No ill intent on Silat, says Jojo

KUCHING: Muhammad Johan Ghazali Zulfikar, also known as Jojo, has clarified that he had no intention of giving a bad name to other sports. The 17-year-old Sarawak-based Muay Thai prodigy made this clarification following a video interview about Silat (a Malay martial art) that recently went viral on social media.

Malayan who feels very much at home in Sarawak  

KUCHING: Stepping out of one’s comfort zone is always a challenging endeavour, especially when it involves leaving one’s family behind and pursuing studies overseas. Nonetheless, 33 years ago, Rajan Thangaveloo, who hails from Alor Setar, Kedah, embarked on a journey to study in Sarawak at the age of 19. Without

Diverse perspectives on Premier Abang Johari

KUCHING: For the first time in Malaysia, a book that brings together diverse thoughts and expressions of individuals from various backgrounds and professions on Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg has been published. Titled ‘Abang Johari 101 Perspectives’, this engaging collection, spanning 204 pages, compiles comments, quotes,