Sunday, 28 December 2025

Author: Neville Timothy Sanders

Anzac Day: Veterans remember comrades and Iban trackers

ADELAIDE: The Sarawak flag flew proudly at the forefront of the Anzac Day march in Adelaide on Friday, as Australian veterans paid tribute to their fallen comrades and the brave Iban trackers who stood alongside them during the defence of Sarawak six decades ago. In a ceremony steeped in tradition

Scout commissioners reaffirm commitment to movement

KUCHING: A total of 49 scout commissioners from across Sarawak reaffirmed their collective commitment to the Chief Scout Commissioner during an appointment certificate presentation ceremony held at the Sarawak Scout headquarters on Saturday (April 26). The event also witnessed the official appointment of new commissioners to various leadership roles within

Hope Place extends lifeline to ailing sexagenarian

KUCHING: Kapie Galang, a 60-year-old man from Kampung Merdang Lumut, is receiving crucial support from Hope Place as he faces multiple health challenges and financial hardship. In a press release by Hope Place, Kapie, a retired construction worker, has had to step away from his physically demanding job in his

Batang Rajang Bridge opening set for May 17

KUCHING: The official opening ceremony of the Batang Rajang Bridge is scheduled to take place on May 17, marking a significant milestone for the central region in Sarawak The bridge is set to become a catalyst for enhanced transportation connectivity and socioeconomic development in the state. The matter was discussed

GPS MP needed in Stampin to further boost development

KUCHING: There is an urgent need for more Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) representation in urban areas, particularly in parliamentary constituencies. Sarawak United People’s Party (SUPP) Stakan Branch Chairman, Datuk Sim Kiang Chiok, called on the public in urban centres to take note of the significant development and progress being delivered

Uggah envisions developed town, people-friendly leadership

BETONG: A cleaner, more progressive and developed town as well as a people-friendly grassroots leadership are what Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas wants for Betong district in the years to come. He also wanted its tourism potentials to be tapped to the fullest, and informed that a new

Family-based approach strengthened to combat drug issues

KUCHING: The Sarawak government, through the Women, Early Childhood and Community Wellbeing Development Ministry, remains committed to tackling drug issues more effectively. Its Minister, Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah, emphasised that the ministry remains dedicated to finding ways to combat drug issues. “Drugs are a massive and difficult industry to confront,

Vape usage legislation mulled to protect students in Sarawak

KUCHING: The Women, Early Childhood and Community Wellbeing Ministry plans to develop a legislation regarding the usage of vape among students in Sarawak. Its Minister, Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah, said this following a recent survey from the Ministry of Education, that found close to 20,000 cases of students vaping in

Zainal Abidin appointed Malaysian Timber Council chairman

KUCHING: The General Manager of the Sarawak Timber Industry Development Corporation (STIDC), Zainal Abidin Abdullah, has been appointed as the Chairman of the Malaysian Timber Council (MTC) for the 2025-2027 term. His appointment reflects industry-wide recognition of his capabilities and leadership in steering Malaysia’s timber sector toward a sustainable and

Pope Francis’ legacy of humility, compassion, unity lauded

KUCHING: In a world increasingly marked by division and unrest, the moral compass of global and local leaders remains critical. Datuk Seri Ang Lai Soon, chairman and commander of St John Ambulance Sarawak, has called attention to the enduring legacy of Pope Francis—a leader who, in Ang’s words, “stood as