Friday, 2 January 2026

Author: Neville Timothy Sanders

Thousands flock to Premier’s open house on second day of Hari Raya

KUCHING: The jovial and inviting ambiance continued to imbue the second day of the Hari Raya Aidilfitri Open House hosted by Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg today (Apr 1). As early as 9am, people from all walks of life gathered at the Borneo Convention Centre Kuching

Sarawak kidney patients in KL urged to seek help from state ministry

KUCHING: A Sarawakian kidney patient undergoing dialysis treatment in Kuala Lumpur is urged to contact the Ministry of Women, Early Childhood, and Community Wellbeing Development for potential financial assistance. Its Minister Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah said her ministry was made aware of the patient’s plight through a newspaper report after

NAIM employees unite to gift colleague new home

KOTA SAMARAHAN: NAIM Group of Companies recently brought compassion to life through ‘Crafting Joy for Umar’, a corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiative to build a home for a long-serving staff member in need. NAIM highlighted that the initiative reflects the company’s deep appreciation for its employees while reinforcing unity and

LTAT declares 5.25 per cent total dividend payout for FY2024

KUALA LUMPUR: The Lembaga Tabung Angkatan Tentera (LTAT) has declared a total dividend payout of 5.25 per cent for the financial year 2024 (FY2024), marking its highest payout in seven years. LTAT chief executive, Mohd Ashraf Mohd Radzi said this includes a 5 per cent base dividend and an additional

RTD officers go undercover as bus passengers for Hari Raya ops

KUCHING: The Road Transport Department (RTD) will deploy undercover officers as bus passengers to monitor and detect traffic violations by bus drivers during the Hari Raya Aidilfitri festive season. RTD director Norizan Jili said the initiative is part of Ops Hari Raya Aidilfitri (HRA), which runs from Mar 24 to

DBKU Aidilfitri open house on April 1

KUCHING: The Kuching North City Hall (DBKU) will be hosting a Hari Raya Aidilfitri open house at its headquarters here on April 1, from 10 am to 4 pm. The event aims to foster closer ties and strengthen relationships between DBKU and city residents while promoting community understanding and sharing

Telang Usan SABERKAS plans expanded bubur lambuk distribution for next year

MIRI: The Sarawak United National Youth Organisation (SABERKAS) Telang Usan Branch has decided to organise a large scale bubur lambuk distribution programme next year. Telang Usan SABERKAS chairman Datuk Dennis Ngau said the programme will be done due to the overwhelming reception from the bubur lambuk distribution programme that was

Curtin Malaysia receives geomechanics software from Baker Hughes

MIRI: Curtin University Malaysia (Curtin Malaysia) has received a significant donation of industry-leading subsurface modelling software from Baker Hughes. It further strengthens its teaching, learning and research capabilities in geomechanics and subsurface modelling. In its press release, the donation includes JewelSuite™ 4D Geomechanics Package and JewelSuite™ Geomechanics Combo Pro. Both

Sarawak to have “bountiful harvest” of bridge projects

SARIKEI: Sarawak is having a bountiful “harvest” of bridge projects this year as Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas announced by the end of this year, another eight bridge projects were expected to be completed statewide and open for public use. “We had opened four, including the recent iconic

SEDCE plans four multi-fuel stations along Pan Borneo

KUCHING: SEDC Energy (SEDCE) plans to set up four new multi-fuel flagship stations along the Pan Borneo Highway. These stations (MFS) would be developed at strategic locations in Bintulu, Miri, Sibu and Sri Aman. All of these flagship stations will support the hydrogen value chain for Sarawak once they are