Wednesday, 1 April 2026

Author: Natasha Jee

DBNA Women branch lauds Abang Johari’s progressive leadership

KUCHING: The Dayak Bidayuh National Association (DBNA) Women Branch has extended their congratulations to Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg on the occasion of his 7th anniversary as the Premier of Sarawak. Today, Jan 13, marks the seventh anniversary in office of the state’s sixth Premier. DBNA Women

Abang Johari’s stewardship sees remarkable milestones

KUCHING: Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg’s leadership has significantly contributed to Sarawak’s economic growth, financial stability, and alignment with sustainable practices, paving the way for a promising future. Deputy Minister of Utility and Telecommunication Datuk Dr Abdul Rahman Junaidi said under the leadership of the Premier,

Guardians of the Shores enters film festival

KUCHING: ‘Guardians of the Shores’, a documentary feature about the biggest marine conservation project in Borneo has been selected for the Feature Film/ Long Documentary category in the 15th Kuala Lumpur Eco Film Festival (KLEFF) 2023. Kayu Malam Productions Sdn Bhd’s Mark Nyambang documentary has been included in the official

Urgent appeal from SGH for Type O blood donors

KUCHING: The Blood Bank Centre at Sarawak General Hospital (SGH) is currently facing a shortage of Type O blood supply. In a Facebook post, the Blood Bank urged individuals with Type O blood to come forward and donate. “We really need you to come forward to help us at the

MRSM Betong students to represent Malaysia at International Robot Olympiad

KUCHING: Two students from Maktab Rendah Sains Mara (MRSM) Betong will represent Malaysia and showcase their innovative robot creation project at the 25th International Robot Olympiad in Athens, Greece next week. President of Muafakat MRSM Betong, Henry Jugah, said this is the first time the Form 4 students, Chrisezra Ason

SJKC smart classrooms to aid language learning for non-Chinese students

KUCHING: Smart classrooms are expected to be set up at the Aided Chinese Primary Schools (SJK Chung Hua) in the state, with one of the focus on assisting non-Chinese students to pick up a language which is not their mother tongue. The Association of the Boards of Management of Aided

Former rep authors book on political journey

KUCHING: The book titled ‘Those were the Days, Memories Forever” authored by Datuk Alfred Yap detailing his 20 years of political journey has been launched. When interviewed, Yap said the book comprises photos and relevant events happening in 20 years especially during his political career as former Batu Kawah assemblyman.

Organisers urged to bring in more events to Sarawak

KUCHING: Event organisers are welcomed to bring in more events such as music festivals or conferences to Sarawak. Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Dr Sim Kui Hian said recently the state has hosted many festivals and conferences. “Recently, Sarawak has been very blessed with so many conferences and events, and for

TCM practitioners oppose imposition of SST, seek government reconsideration

KUCHING: Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) services providers here has opposed the imposition of an 8 percent Sales and Services Tax (SST) on TCM services, urging the government to reconsider its decision Sarawak Traditional Chinese Physicians Association president Dr Tony Kong expressed shock over reports mentioning the implementation of an 8

Federal partnership powers green energy

KUCHING: The federal government and the Sarawak government are expected to collaborate in the areas of green energy. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said that the state possesses an abundance of sources, including hydro power through dams and building cascading dams, floating solar, biomass pellets, the