KUCHING: A six-month remedial project involving the construction of a new retaining wall and backfilling of eroded soil has officially commenced in Tabuan Heights here to address the aftermath of a landslide that occurred in November last year. The project, spearheaded by the Department of Irrigation and Drainage (DID), aims
KUCHING: Padungan assemblyman Chong Chieng Jen’s reasoning in opposing the proposed increase for state seats during the recent State Legislative Assembly (DUN) Special Sitting was unconvincing. Youth chief of Sarawak United People’s Party (SUPP) Kuching Branch Nicholas Wung Duk Ying said that Chong had repeatedly interrupted the debate and was
KUCHING: A new nature-inspired early childhood learning centre in Kampung Cemerlang is setting a fresh benchmark for experiential and holistic preschool education in Sarawak. Dubbed Little Cottage, the centre integrates outdoor learning with the latest research in child development, earning praise from Women, Early Childhood, and Community Wellbeing Development Minister
KUCHING: Kindergartens in urban areas can still deliver quality early childhood education by creatively incorporating nature-based and experiential learning, even if space is limited, said Women, Early Childhood, and Community Wellbeing Development Minister Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah. She acknowledged that land scarcity remains a major hurdle for city-based preschools. However,
KUALA LUMPUR: The federal government will establish more than 10 new entry points along the Malaysia–Indonesia border, particularly in Sabah and Sarawak, in response to the ongoing development of Indonesia’s new capital, Nusantara, in Kalimantan. Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has
SIBU: The Women of Strength initiative, a corporate social responsibility programme by Attiya Spa, has expanded its mission to uplift women, particularly single mothers from B40 households, with the opening of its third branch at Hann’s Residence Commercial Centre here. The initiative, which began in Kuching and expanded to Kota
KUCHING: Sarawak is moving towards a more data-driven and technology-based approach in managing natural disasters such as floods, landslides and thunderstorms, in preparation for its next development blueprint under the 13th Malaysia Plan (13MP). Deputy Permanent Secretary to the Ministry of Public Health, Housing and Local Government Desmond Douglas Jerukan
KUCHING: The newly-completed UNIFOR Complex is set to host its inaugural event, the Sarawak Neurosurgery Conference 2025 on Aug 2, marking a major milestone for the state’s interfaith and charitable development efforts. Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Dr. Sim Kui Hian said the final inspection of the convention facilities was recently
THE proposal to increase the number of seats in the State Legislative Assembly (DUN) is a necessary step to reflect the state’s rapid growth and evolving demographic landscape. Kota Sentosa assemblyman Wilfred Yap said the Dewan Undangan Negeri (Composition of Membership) Bill 2025 was not about redrawing boundaries, but about
THE passing of the Dewan Undangan Negeri (Composition of Membership) Bill 2025 marks a significant step toward strengthening democracy in Sarawak, ensuring broader and fairer representation for all segments of society. Deputy Minister for Education, Innovation and Talent Development, Datuk Dr Annuar Rapa’ee said the Bill would amplify the voice
