Friday, 13 February 2026

Author: Naziry Harizan

Welfare of teachers posted to rural areas prioritised

KUCHING: The Kesatuan Guru Bumiputera Sarawak (KGBS) is committed to ensuring the welfare of teachers—particularly those posted to rural and remote schools in Sarawak—remains a priority. Its president, Zulkiflee Sebli, said the matter continues to be a key challenge in efforts to strengthen Sarawak’s education system as a whole. “In

Gading A bask in Open Championship honours

LUNDU: Gading A justified their top billing by capturing the Men’s Open Volleyball Championship 2025, which concluded on Sunday. Bolstered by several national players, the favourites were tested by Debak’s Infinity A in an intense final at the SK Sampadi volleyball court before emerging victorious 21-14, 21-19. The triumph saw

MPKS deploys body cameras for enforcement officers

KOTA SAMARAHAN: The Kota Samarahan Municipal Council (MPKS) has introduced the use of body cameras among its enforcement officers as part of efforts to strengthen enforcement systems and enhance transparency. MPKS Chairman, Abang Ismawi Abang Ali, said the initiative was a proactive move aligned with the council’s vision to develop

Al Matteen, Axis Academy win PETRONAS Youth Football titles

KUCHING: Al Matteen and Axis Academy were crowned champions in the Under-14 and Under-16 categories respectively at the grand finals of the PETRONAS Youth Football Closed Tournament (PYFCT) 2025 held at Sarawak Stadium on Saturday. Interestingly, both teams recorded the same result with four unanswered goals in their final matches

More cooperatives programmes for the state

KUCHING: The Malaysian Cooperative Institute (IKMa) has planned a total of 57 specialised programmes to be implemented in Sarawak in its effort to strengthen cooperatives’ involvement in the livestock feed innovation industry. Its Director-General, Datuk Mohd Ali Mansor, said 21 of these programmes would focus on cooperative leadership development; 22

Cooperatives key to strategic agricultural waste utilisation

KUCHING: Cooperatives in Sarawak have the opportunity to play an important role in ensuring that the large amount of agricultural waste in the state can be fully utilised strategically through the ‘From Waste to Comfort’ concept. Deputy Minister of Food Industry, Commodities, and Rural Development of Sarawak (Food Industry), Datuk

Sarawak hosts Startup World Cup Malaysia Finals 2025

KUCHING: Tabung Ekonomi Gagasan Anak Sarawak (TEGAS) made history after being selected as the host of the Malaysian finals of the Startup World Cup 2025 at the TEGAS Digital Village today. This marked the first time Sarawak hosted the prestigious event, which saw 10 finalists competing for a place in

Kuching Festival to host cosplay, K-Pop contests

KUCHING: The Kuching Festival 2025 will feature two exciting highlights – the Kuching Cosplay Competition and K-Pop Dance Contest – both open to local individuals of all ages with no entry fees required. Kuching South City Council (MBKS) Mayor Datuk Wee Hong Seng said a total cash prize pool of

MADANI Gov’t urged to upgrade Fire Department’s equipment

SIBURAN: The MADANI Government has been urged to prioritise the upgrading of logistics and equipment for the Malaysian Fire and Rescue Department (JBPM) to keep pace with the department’s growing responsibilities. Puncak Borneo member of parliament, Datuk Willie Mongin, said such improvements are vital to ensure fire personnel are better

Sarawak among four states for artificial reef project

KUCHING: Sarawak is among the four states selected to be the focus for the establishment of ‘tukun’ complexes to boost aquaculture production and coral growth in national waters. Department of Fisheries’ (DOF) Director-General, Datuk Adnan Hussain, said Sarawak, along with Kelantan, Terengganu and Pahang, had been identified as priority locations