Saturday, 27 December 2025

Author: Neville Timothy Sanders

PDP thinks about merger with PRS

KUCHING: Progressive Democratic Party (PDP) chief Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing is open to a potential merger between PDP and Parti Rakyat Sarawak (PRS). Tiong, however, said it is up to PRS, as anyone is free to suggest a merger, stressing that PRS must base its decision on its vision

Lo plans to pursue agricultural roads for villagers

KUCHING: Batu Kitang assemblyman Datuk Lo Khere Chiang will meet with the Agriculture Department soon to discuss the construction of agricultural roads for the people in Kampung Tematu. He said this following the completion of the newest bridge in the village. “This is because in Kampung Tematu, there is a

Schools receive RM135,000 from MP

KUCHING: Five schools in the Bandar Kuching constituency have received a total allocation of RM135,000 to support their annual academic and co-curricular activities. Its MP Dr Kelvin Yii said the schools benefitting from this funding were SK St. Theresa, which received RM50,000; SK St. Mary and SK Lumba Kuda, each

Construction commences for commercial development in Simunjan

SIMUNJAN: The construction for a food court, industrial cottages, local market and infrastructure works in Block 8 of the Sedilu-Gedong District area, Simunjan, Samarahan has commenced recently and is slated for completion within the second quarter of 2025. According to the Land Customary and Development Authority (LCDA), the project carries

Hock Seng Lee Samarahan Marathon generates overwhelming response

KOTA SAMARAHAN: The first-ever Hock Seng Lee (HSL) Samarahan Marathon has received an overwhelming response from the public. With a target of 2,000 participants, there are now only 300 slots remaining across all categories of the two-day event, which will be held on May 11 and 12. The event also

Make sure commercial vehicles have proper parking spots: Yap

KUCHING: The Commercial Vehicle Licensing Board (LPKP) Sarawak must ensure that owners of commercial vehicles must have a proper designated place to park their vehicles. Kota Sentosa assemblyman Wilfred Yap Yau Sin said before permits or licences are issued, the vehicles must be parked at their designated locations when not

Sarawakians abroad urged to register with embassies, consulates

KUCHING: Sarawakians residing overseas have been advised to register with their nearest Malaysian Embassy or Consulate. Fenny Nuli, Director of the Sarawak Regional Office at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, emphasised the importance of registration, not only for tracking the population in countries but also for safeguarding the well-being of

Babies born during Aidilfitri bring blessings and celebration

KUCHING: The birth of a child is one of the greatest blessings a family can experience, and when it coincides with a festive season like Chinese New Year, Hari Raya Aidilfitri, Gawai, Deepavali or Christmas, it becomes an even more special occasion. The arrival of newborns during Aidilfitri is a

Swinburne Sarawak academics triumph in global data challenge

KUCHING: Swinburne University of Technology Sarawak Campus celebrates the outstanding achievements of its academics, Ts Dr Miko Chang May Lee and Ts Dr Vong Wan Tze, from the School of Information and Communication Technology, who emerged victorious at the Alan Turing Institute’s global data challenge. The global data challenge, organised

School’s MRC unit visits children’s ward

KUCHING: The Malaysian Red Crescent (MRC) unit from SJK Chung Hua No. 5 Kuching recently visited the Children’s Ward at the Sarawak General Hospital.    The objective of the community service, held in conjunction with the Hari Raya Aidilfitri, was to bring joy and happiness to the children’s patients.  All