Sunday, 28 December 2025

Author: Neville Timothy Sanders

Three projects in Kota Sentosa expected to be completed by July

KUCHING: Three projects in Kota Sentosa constituency are expected to be completed by July of this year, says Kota Sentosa assemblyman Wilfred Yap Yau Sin. He said this during the handover of the letters of award the scope of works together with detailed technical drawings and scope drawings and project

Firm takes delivery of new generation fuel saver buses

KUCHING: Khaimal Borneo Travel and Tours Sdn Bhd (Khaimal Borneo) has received the first Scania New Bus Generation (NBG) and the first Euro V Semi Hi-Deck Tour Coach in Sarawak, marking a significant step towards a sustainable transport system in the state. The MoU signing ceremony between Khaimal Borneo and

Call for reassessment of cross-border bus access to boost Sarawak-Kalimantan tourism

KUCHING: The accessibility of buses across the Sarawak-Kalimantan border needs to be reassessed to enhance cross-border tourism. Ministry of Tourism, Creative Industry, and Performing Arts principal assistant secretary Dr. Elena Gregoria Chai Chin Fern stressed that while the ministry remains committed to fostering regional cooperation in tourism, arts, and culture,

11 rural schools to benefit from tube wells

KUALA LUMPUR: Eleven schools in the rural areas of Sarawak will receive water supply through new tube wells this year, said Deputy Minister of Education, Wong Kah Woh. Wong stated that the MoE is working closely with the state government and the Public Works Department (PWD) to implement the initiative.

PUSPEN clients encouraged to pursue sports and skills for better future

KOTA PADAWAN: Clients of the Narcotics Addiction Rehabilitation Centre (PUSPEN) Kuching have the opportunity to transform their lives by becoming state athletes in upcoming sports events hosted in Sarawak. Minister of Youth, Sports, and Entrepreneur Development Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah believes that the clients possess immense potential in

Abdul Karim calls for more accurate data in reassessing poverty metrics

KOTA PADAWAN: The method used to measure poverty rates in Sarawak must be reassessed, as it should not rely solely on eKasih data, said Tourism, Creative Industry, and Performing Arts Minister Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah. He said the current system has flaws, particularly in classifying individuals without a

Archbishop gives spiritual advice as Lent begins

KUCHING: Christians have been reminded to observe the tradition of prayer, fasting, penance and almsgiving during the season of Lent, which leads up to Easter. Catholic Archbishop of Kuching, Datuk Dr Simon Poh, called on the faithful to generously donate their time and money, especially the amounts saved from fasting

Ministry hosts meeting of ASEAN socio-cultural community

KUCHING: The Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture Malaysia (MOTAC) successfully hosted the special meeting of Senior Officials’ Committee for the ASEAN Socio-Cultural Community (SOCA) on the ASCC Strategic Plan and SOCA Retreat at Anantara Desaru Coast Resort, Johor, on Tuesday. The event was attended by 11 SOCA leaders from

Kuching airport to get QR code autogates

KUALA LUMPUR: Kuching International Airport will also be getting QR code autogates. Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail said apart from Kuching, QR code autogates will also be installed at the Penang International Airport and Kota Kinabalu International Airport to ensure smooth movement at the country’s main entry points.

Joint venture bullish on driving Sarawak’s space industry

SHAH ALAM: Ventrix Borneo Sdn Bhd (Ventrix Borneo), in collaboration with Pengurusan Infrakop Sdn Bhd (Infrakop), is optimistic about driving the development of Sarawak’s space industry. Chief Executive Officer Zarina Ismail said the joint venture will bring in funding of up to RM1 billion to support the development of Sarawak’s