Thursday, 2 April 2026

Author: Natasha Jee

Coordinate problems with us, Julaihi tells federal premises

KUCHING: The maintenance of the water reticulation system and the quality of telecommunication services in federal-government premises in the state needs to be coordinated with the Sarawak Ministry of Utility and Telecommunication.  In stating this, Minister Datuk Seri Julaihi Narawi said this to ensure that there is no issue concerning

Sarawak’s big move into Green Hydrogen Economy

KUCHING: Minister of Local Government Development Nga Kor Ming has praised the Sarawak government in its hydrogen economy effort.  He said Sarawak’s big move into Green Hydrogen Economy is a game changer to the state and exemplary to Malaysia.  “This will move the nation’s green ambition forward and contribute to

Sarawak engineer wins jackpot

KUCHING: A Sarawakian engineer won RM8.4 million in Toto 4D Jackpot on October 22 draw.  The 58-year old won the jackpot with his unique pair of winning numbers – “1111 & 8609”. He said one of his favourite numbers was 1111 – a popular number that always sold out.  “The

Kapit can be new Bergen, says Premier

SIBU: Kapit will be the ‘new Bergen’ as the Sarawak government has planned to develop the area under a new masterplan. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said he has a masterplan to develop Kapit and will hold further discussion with leaders in Kapit on the proposed

Sweet victory

SIBU: The victory of Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) in the Jepak state by-election signifies the continuation of the legacy of the late Talib Zulpilip. Satok assemblyman Datuk Ibrahim Baki said the big win also proved the confidence in the leadership of PBB and Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) in continuing

Sesco amendments coming to allow for community involvement

SIBU: The Sarawak government will amend laws related to the Sarawak Electricity Supply Corporation (Sesco) during the upcoming State Legislative Assembly (DUN) sitting. In stating this, Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said this is to allow the local community to be equally involved in electricity projects.

Premier takes cautious stance on own currency idea

SIBU: Should Sarawak opt for its own currency? Maybe. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg is not ruling out the possibility but is at the time taking a realistic view, saying this is an issue that cannot be rushed. He said he took note of Parti Pesaka

Rahman Yakub’s latest biography published

KUCHING: The story of the life and struggle of the fourth former Head of State, the late Tun Abdul Rahman Yakub, is now available for reading through a latest biography. The 361-page biography of the political figure who was also the third Chief Minister of Sarawak, was written by Senior

Call to allocate funds for authors

KUCHING: The government is urged to allocate funds in order to encourage more authors to publish biographical works about various prominent figures and personalities in Sarawak. In making the call, Senior Fellow of the National Professors Council Datuk Dr Jeniri Amir said there is a need for such allocations as

Malaysian horror film ‘Sumpahan Jerunei’ goes global

KUCHING: Leading Hollywood film boutique, House of Film has acquired worldwide rights, except Asia, to represent the Malaysian mythical horror film ‘Sumpahan Jerunei’ from Produksi Seni Duapuluh-Duapuluh Sdn Bhd. Variety reported that House of Film is currently launching the film to international buyers at the American Film Market from Oct