Friday, 30 January 2026

Author: Neville Timothy Sanders

Move to enhance youth engagement, inter-generational dialogue

KUCHING: Projek SUARA 2.0 has been launched as one of Yayasan Perpaduan Sarawak’s (YPS) most significant strategic initiatives this year, marking a major milestone in the foundation’s efforts to strengthen youth engagement and inter-generational dialogue. YPS chief executive Datuk Aloysius J Dris said the programme stands out as a key

Protect Sarawak’s peace and harmony, Dr Chan tells youth

KUCHING: Sarawak’s peaceful and united social fabric must be cherished and protected by the younger generation to ensure the state continues to thrive. Yayasan Perpaduan Sarawak deputy chairman Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Dr George Chan Hong Nam highlighted that harmony is the most precious strength Sarawak possesses and the cornerstone

Lee commends AirBorneo team as launch nears

KUCHING: A surprise visit by Transport Minister, Datuk Seri Lee Kim Shin, to AirBorneo’s headquarters today lifted the spirits of staff who have been working around the clock in preparation for the airline’s upcoming launch. Employees described the visit as an unexpected but timely boost as the team races to

RoboMaster competition nurtures next generation engineering talent

KUCHING: The Borneo International RoboMaster Forum and Competition 2025 is poised to play a key role in nurturing Sarawak’s future engineering and innovation talent. Education, Innovation and Talent Development Ministry’s Permanent Secretary, Anielia Siam, said the competition offers young Sarawakians invaluable exposure to robotics, drone technology and emerging engineering fields

i-Cats University College expands aerospace programmes

KUCHING: i-Cats University College is set to expand its aerospace offerings with the launch of two new aircraft maintenance programmes, Bachelor in Aircraft Maintenance Avionics and Bachelor in Aircraft Maintenance Airframe, by September 2026, as part of its efforts to strengthen Sarawak’s aerospace ecosystem. Prof Ir Dr Shuhaimi Mansor, Dean

Modern digital platform connects users with complete Islamic information

KUCHING: Lembaga Amanah Kebajikan Masjid Negeri Sarawak (LAKMNS) has unveiled a new official website, developed in-house, making its digital platform more comprehensive and user-friendly. The revamped website also features a dedicated section for Internet Radio Islamic Sarawak (IRIS), providing complete information on programs, broadcasts, and other initiatives over the station’s

IRIS urged to expand global multilingual Islamic broadcasting

KUCHING: Internet Radio Islamic Sarawak (IRIS) is urged to expand its reach globally through multilingual broadcasting, said Deputy Minister in the Premier’s Department (Project Coordinator for Regional Development Agency, DBKU and Islamic Affairs), Datuk Dr Abdul Rahman Junaidi. Speaking at IRIS’ fifth-year appreciation ceremony at the Baitulmakmur II building today,

Foreign labourer arrested in oil palm plantation drug raid

MUKAH: Police arrested a 31-year-old foreign man for suspected drug-related activities during a raid at an oil palm plantation here on Wednesday. Mukah Police Chief, DSP Muhamad Rizal Alias, said the suspect was detained around 11:40 am by a team from the Narcotics Crime Investigation Division (NCID) of the Mukah

Kuching Christmas Parade celebrates love and hope on Dec 6

KUCHING: This year’s Kuching City Christmas Parade will place strong emphasis on the message behind its theme, ‘The Season of Love and Hope’ (Musim Cinta dan Harapan), highlighting joy, peace, mercy and the spirit of sharing kindness with the community. Secretary-General of the Association of Churches in Sarawak (ACS), Ambrose

State’s own bank allows flexibility to finance development projects

KUCHING: Sarawak’s ability to push ahead with major development projects even during periods of federal funding uncertainty stems from the state’s decision to establish its own bank. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said the state’s financial strategy gives the government the flexibility to finance strategic projects