KUCHING: Residents of Batu Kawa here can now enjoy improved connectivity and greater access to public transport, following the official launch of Bas.My Kuching’s latest route into the area. The expansion introduces six dedicated buses under the Bas.My Kuching programme, which will now service key residential, educational, commercial and healthcare
KUCHING: Sarawak is witnessing a steady demographic shift as birth rates continue to decline while the state’s ageing population trends upward, which raise concern about long-term social planning and policy adjustments. Women, Childhood and Community Wellbeing Development Minister, Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah, said statistics indicate a consistent drop in birth
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
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,
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
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
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
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 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
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
