Saturday, 28 June 2025

Author: Neville Timothy Sanders

Problematic citizenship cases drop as legal, public awareness improves

KUCHING: Increased public awareness and improved legal adoption processes have significantly reduced the number of problematic citizenship cases in Sarawak, particularly those filed under Article 15A of the Federal Constitution. Women, Childhood and Community Wellbeing Development Minister, Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah, said the drop in applications under Article 15A, which

Kota Sentosa rep gives out Gawai food baskets to underprivileged families

KUCHING: The spirit of Gawai was brought early to underprivileged families in Kota Sentosa as their assemblyman Wilfred Yap Yau Sin led a food basket distribution drive ahead of the festive season. The initiative, carried out with the support of community leaders Penghulu Jakup Buan, Christopher Chaong and Michael Mada,

Gawai Dayak a platform to strengthen unity and express thanks

KUCHING: The Gawai Dayak celebration serves as a bridge to strengthen unity, cultural pride and gratitude among the Dayak community. Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas in extending festive greetings to the Dayak community on the occasion of Gawai Dayak celebrations, said Gawai is a time to reflect on

Coconuts added to Gawai 2025 price control list

KUCHING: Whole coconuts, grated coconuts, and coconut milk are among the new items added to the list of 11 controlled goods under the 2025 Gawai Festive Season Maximum Price Scheme (SHMMP). The SHMMP, which runs from May 29 to June 6, is being implemented to ensure compliance with price control

RM946,000 medical equipment boost for Sentosa Hospital

KUCHING: Sentosa Hospital received a major boost in its efforts to improve mental healthcare services with the donation of RM946,000 worth of medical equipment from the Malaysian Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, in collaboration with the Rotary Club of Urban Kuching. The contribution, aimed at strengthening healthcare delivery

Rafizi resigns as Economy Minister

KUALA LUMPUR: Economy Minister Datuk Seri Rafizi Ramli, has officially tendered his resignation from the Cabinet to Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, citing his recent defeat in the Parti Keadilan Rakyat (PKR) party elections as the primary reason for stepping down. In his Facebook post on Wednesday, Rafizi confirmed

Sarawak’s resilient economy expected to continue growth

SARAWAK’S economy continues to grow resiliently, with the service sector is expected to expand by 6.7 per cent in 2024. Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas said this is propelled by robust domestic demand and driven by continued rollout of various strategic state initiatives. Uggah stated that tourism remains

Sarawak launches advisory council to drive aerospace industry growth

THE newly established Sarawak Aerospace Advisory Council will spearhead aerospace industry development by enhancing education, workforce training, and forging global partnerships to drive future investment and accelerate industry growth. Deputy Premier and Minister of International Trade, Industry and Investment, Datuk Amar Awang Tengah Ali Hasan said this as the global

Sarawak’s Biodiversity Master Plan formulated with six priorities

SARAWAK has formulated its Biodiversity Master Plan, focusing on six key thematic areas. Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Awang Tengah Ali Hasan said the key thematic areas are economic planning and economic approach, sustainable financing for biodiversity and biodiversity mainstreaming, effective communication and information on biodiversity, sectoral policy and legal reform,

Sarawak’s urban renewal push gains momentum

SEVEN urban renewal projects are currently underway across Sarawak, reflecting the state government’s firm commitment to modernise traditional settlements and improving the quality of life for local communities. Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Awang Tengah Ali Hasan, who is also the Second Minister for Natural Resources and Urban Development, said the