KUCHING: Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Dr Sim Kui Hian dismissed speculation that he may switch from Batu Kawah to Pending constituency in the upcoming state election, saying there is no reason for him to leave a constituency where both he and the people are satisfied with the working relationship. Responding
KUCHING: The consecration of the Ching San Yan (Mazu) Temple in Muara Tebas is expected to enhance Sarawak’s profile on the global religious tourism map, with the temple serving as a spiritual beacon for more than 300 million Mazu devotees worldwide. Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Dr Sim Kui Hian said
KUCHING: The recent donation of medical equipment by PETRONAS and Association of Wives of Ministers and Deputy Ministers of Sarawak (SABATI) to the Batu Kawa Health Clinic highlights how even small contributions can play a transformative role in Sarawak’s healthcare system. Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Dr Sim Kui Hian said
KUCHING: A total of 26 rural clinics across all 12 divisions in Sarawak have been identified to receive basic medical supplies under a PETRONAS-led healthcare upgrading initiative, involving a total allocation of RM1.3 million. Of the total number, 17 rural clinics benefited from the programme between 2023 and 2025, with
KUCHING: Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Dr Sim Kui Hian has called for a reshuffle of the Technical Committee under the Malaysia Agreement 1963 Implementation Action Council (MTPMA63) to include key federal decision-makers, saying this is critical to resolving long-standing healthcare issues affecting Sarawak. He said the proposed restructuring would see
The year 2025 proved to be a landmark one for Sarawak’s judiciary, with a range of high-profile court cases from high-profile murder trials and stringent drug convictions to politically charged defamation suits. These cases not only delivered legal outcomes but also sparked wider public debate, influencing perceptions on justice, governance,
KUCHING: As Christians across Sarawak prepare to mark Christmas, many are approaching the season with a spirit shaped as much by reflection as by celebration. Beyond festive decorations and family gatherings, the voices shared reveal a collective pause, a moment to look back on a year that tested resilience, faith
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KUCHING: The recently launched Sarawak Free Tertiary Education Scheme (FTES) is set to play a pivotal role in nurturing the state’s own talent pipeline, aligning with the government’s long-term strategic development agenda under PCDS2030. Abdul Samat Gany, a political secretary to the Premier, said the scheme reflects the GPS government’s
KUCHING: Beneath the glow of Christmas lights and the steady hum of last-minute shopping, Sarawakians are preparing for the festive season in ways that reflect both changing times and enduring traditions. While rising prices have prompted more cautious spending, the heart of Christmas family, food and togetherness remains unchanged. Civil