Wednesday, 31 December 2025

Author: Neville Timothy Sanders

CNY celebration at school reflects harmony in state

MIRI: Minister of Transport Datuk Seri Lee Kim Shin said the Chinese New Year (CNY) celebration at SJKC Chung Hua Tudan reflected the harmony of the multi-ethnic society in Sarawak. He added the celebration also highlighted the unique Chinese culture in the state. Lee said this in his speech at

Chinese independent schools integral to Sarawak’s education landscape

KUCHING: Chinese independent schools, with its deep-rooted traditions and emphasis on academic excellence have played a vital role in shaping the educational landscape of Sarawak. Permanent Secretary of Education, Innovation and Talent Development Ministry, Adanan Jed said their commitment to nurturing well-rounded students who are not only academically proficient but

Close collaboration for benefit of community

LUNDU: The Social Security Organisation (PERKESO) has established a close collaboration with the Lundu District Information Department (JAPEN) to disseminate the latest information, particularly to the local community. Through this close partnership, information and updates on government initiatives can be delivered to the grassroots level, providing better exposure and clearer

Dr Sim warns public about ‘deepfake’ scam video’

KUCHING: Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Dr. Sim Kui Hian has raised alarm over an artificial intelligence (AI) “deepfake” video that cloned his image and voice, falsely portraying him as endorsing a non-existent cure for arthritis. In a Facebook post, he revealed that the video, currently hosted on a Facebook account

PBB Women General Assembly to begin Feb 14

KUCHING: The Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) Women General Assembly will take place on Feb 14, PBB Women chief Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah has announced. She explained that the event will be held in conjunction with the PBB General Assembly, which will also commence on Feb 14 and conclude on

Students from seven schools in Sarikei receive assistance

SARIKEI: Students from seven schools in Sarikei have received assistance in the form of school uniforms and shoes from Sarikei MP Datuk Seri Huang Tiong Sii as part of his initiative to support students in conjunction with the opening of the new 2025 school year. Huang stated that this assistance

Ministry to assist groups with SKAS applications

KUCHING: The Women, Childhood and Community Wellbeing Development Ministry is ready to assist the targeted group with the application of Sumbangan Keperluan Asas Sarawak (SKAS). The targeted group includes individuals who do not have the SPay Global application installed on their mobile devices and those who are unable to apply

Fatimah’s ministry has 1,035 Kenyalang Gold Card strategic partners

KUCHING: The Women, Childhood and Community Wellbeing Development Ministry has 1,035 strategic partners for the Kenyalang Gold Card (KGC) as at Dec 31, 2024. Minister Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah said Kuching has the most, with a total of 289 strategic partners, with the latest partner being the Sweet Food Convenience

Special team to help with SKAS applications

SARIKEI: Tanjong Manis MP Yusuf Abdul Wahab, will mobilise a special team to assist rural residents, especially in his constituency, to facilitate the registration and updating of applications for the Sumbangan Asas Keperluan Sarawak (SKAS). He urged the public not to rush, as the registration period for SKAS is long

UKAS proposed for MPI membership to elevate journalism standards

KUCHING: The Sarawak Public Communication Unit (UKAS) has been proposed for membership in the Malaysian Press Institute (MPI) to elevate the professionalism of journalists in Sarawak. The proposal was announced by Deputy Minister in the Premier’s Department (Corporate Affairs, Information and UKAS), Datuk Abdullah Saidol during a courtesy call with