Thursday, 1 January 2026

Author: Neville Timothy Sanders

Minister’s smartphone hacked, public urged to stay vigilant

KUCHING: Food Industry, Commodity, and Regional Development Minister Datuk Seri Stephen Rundi recently fell victim to smartphone hacking. According to UKAS, several suspicious messages were sent to some of his contacts through his compromised phone. Those who received such messages are advised to exercise caution and verify the authenticity of

Sagah: Decision pending on inclusion of MA63 in syllabus

KUCHING: The inclusion of the Malaysia Agreement 1963 (MA63) in the History syllabus for secondary school has yet to be decided, says Education, Innovation, and Talent Development Minister Datuk Seri Roland Sagah Wee Inn. Sagah explained that the decision on the matter falls under the jurisdiction of the Ministry of

Fifteen Sarawak education institutions in Sarawak MEITD grants

KUCHING: Fifteen educational institutions across Sarawak have received grants from the Ministry of Education, Innovation and Talent Development (MEITD) this month to support a range of innovative programmes. Its Minister Datuk Seri Roland Sagah Wee Inn said a total of RM455,000 has been allocated to recipients focusing on Science, Technology,

MPKS boosts efforts to enhance cleanliness

KOTA SAMARAHAN: The Kota Samarahan Municipal Council (MPKS) has ramped up its management and maintenance efforts, focusing on drain cleaning and grass cutting in residential and village areas under its jurisdiction. The Council, in a statement yesterday, said the initiative will serve to ensure the safety, cleanliness, and aesthetic value

Association treats care home residents to CNY dinner

KUCHING: Kuching Love Book Association recently held Chinese New Year dinners for the Kuching Salvation Army Children’s Care Centre and Sarawak Hun Nam Siang Tng. There are currently 56 children living in the Kuching Salvation Army Children’s Care Centre and 33 residents at the Sarawak Hun Nam Siang Tng. “We

13 GISBH children still at JKM institutions

KUCHING: A total of 13 children of former members of GISB Holdings Sdn Bhd (GISBH) are still under court orders to stay in institutions under the Social Welfare Department (JKM). Women, Family and Community Development Minister Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri, said that six children have been placed under permanent orders

HPV screening helps prevent cancer, Nancy tells women

KUCHING: A total of 45,313 women across Sarawak have undergone human papillomavirus (HPV) DNA screening from 2019 to 2024, with 3,037 HPV-positive cases reported during this period. Women, Family and Community Development Minister Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri said while a number of HPV-positive cases were identified many cancer cases were

Kg Santubong pilot project in cervical cancer fight

KUCHING: Kpg Santubong has been chosen as the “pilot project” in fighting against human papillomavirus (HPV) cervical cancer in Sarawak. Women, Family and Community Development Minister Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri said this as Sarawak is among the states in Malaysia with the highest statistics for cervical cancer. “Among the reasons

Nanga Ngemah Market gets Phase Two parking facility upgrade

KANOWIT: The Nanga Ngemah Market, which serves as the economic hub and gathering place for the local community, is set to receive a fresh boost through the Phase Two upgrade of its parking facilities. Ngemah assemblyman Anyi Jana stated that this project, funded through his Rural Transformation Programme (RTP) allocation,

KEMAS holds professionalism enhancement workshop for educators in Bau

BAU: The Bau District Community Development Department (KEMAS) successfully organised a Professionalism Enhancement Workshop for Community Educators of Tabika/Taska in the Mas Gading parliamentary at the Bau District Office over two days. The programme, which began on Jan 20 and concluded on Jan 21, involved 43 educators and 41 voluntary