Tuesday, 13 January 2026

Author: Neville Timothy Sanders

Budding filmmaker explores world of storytelling

KUCHING: “I’d like to think of myself as a loud filmmaker, yet a very introvert person in real life,” said 26-year-old film director Abang Muhammad Danish Muhammad Busmah. Born on April 13, 1997 Danish was 24 when he opened his production film company called 21 Ways Film in July 2021.

Prioritise repair of crumbling educational facilities

The Pelagus assemblyman, Wilson Nyabung Ijang, has called on the state government to allocate sufficient funds for the repair and renovation of several deteriorating schools in the constituency. Wilson noted that despite waiting for federal government assistance, the primary and secondary schools in Pelagus have yet to be fully repaired.

Ensuring a civil service of transparency, accountability

SEVERAL initiatives have been implemented to ensure the Sarawak civil service continues to practise accountability, transparency and governance. Deputy Minister in the Premier’s Department (Integrity and Ombudsman) Datuk Dr Juanda Jaya said the initiatives include the establishment of  the establishment of Sarawak Ombudsman Committee (JONS), development and scale monitoring for

SABATI members visit Cheshire Home, Blind Centre

KUCHING: The Sarawak Cheshire Home, a care and treatment centre, is among the welfare organisations that provides residence, health care services, training, guidance, and rehabilitation for individuals with disabilities in the state. Secretary-general of the Badan Amal Tenaga Isteri-Isteri (SABATI), Datin Amar  Enn Ong Siok Ean stated that the centre

Deputy ministers lauds ministry’s allocation as vital 

KUCHING: The RM200 million allocation for tourism sector under the State Budget 2024 is necessary for the progress of transforming Sarawak into a leading destination for eco-tourism and business events in the ASEAN region. Deputy Minister of Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts Datuk Sebastian Ting Chiew Yew said this

Be safe and don’t panic, says MP

KUCHING: Stampin MP Chong Chieng Jen has urged everyone not to panic following the news that SMK Kuching High has received a bomb threat via an email. He said this during his visit to the school together with the Pending assemblywoman Violet Yong on Wednesday. “This is the second bomb

Deputy Minister lauds ministry’s allocation as vital

KUCHING: The RM200 million allocation for tourism sector under the State Budget 2024 is necessary for the progress of transforming Sarawak into a leading destination for eco-tourism and business events in the ASEAN region. Deputy Minister of Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts Datuk Sebastian Ting Chiew Yew said this

2024 State Budget reflective of Sarawak govt’s prudence

KUCHING: Datuk Sim Kiang Chiok says the 2024 State Budget demonstrates the government’s prudence and responsibility in managing financial affairs, investing in Sarawak’s aspiration to become a developed and high income state. “This budget, tabled by Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg, allocates funds wisely, leveraging increased

Sarawak approves RM17mil for 126 mission schools

KUCHING: A total of RM17mil has been approved for 126 mission schools across Sarawak under the second phase of the Sarawak Mission School Fund Assistance 2023. Deputy State Secretary Datuk Buckland Bangik explained that this is the third year that the state government has prepared an allocation for mission schools.

Call for expanded LPG supply in coastal and rural areas

IT is hoped that the Sarawak government can expand the liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) supply, especially towards more strategic coastal and rural areas in Sarawak. Lingga assemblywoman Dayang Noorazah Awang Sohor said that this is to ensure the additional charge from the supplier on the delivery of the LPG gas