Thursday, 1 January 2026

Author: Noor Syahhira Hady

Minister calls for state-level CNY open house to be held annually

KUCHING: Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah supports the idea of the state level Chinese New Year open house to be held annually. The state level Chinese New Year open house was held for the first time in Borneo Convention Centre Kuching (BCCK), and Abdul Karim was full of praise

Over 5,000 throng state-level CNY do

KUCHING: The state-level Chinese New Year open house brings festive joy to more than 5,000 people from all walks of life to celebrate the first day of the Lunar New Year to usher in the Year of The Dragon. The heavy downpour in the morning did not stop members of

Ensure harmony for Sarawak to prosper – Premier

KUCHING: Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg stressed that Sarawak’s diverse communities must continue to live harmoniously so that the state will continue to prosper. Noting how the Year of the Dragon is said to be a good year filled with prosperity, he expressed hope for Sarawak

Chee How to join SUPP after term-end?

KUCHING: It is likely that See Chee How will be joining the Sarawak United Peoples’ Party (SUPP) after the dissolution of the state assembly term. While not ruling out the possibility of joining the Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) component party, the Batu Lintang assemblyman opted to remain partyless until the

Quran recital committee calls on TYT

KUCHING: Head of State Tun Dr Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar received a courtesy visit from the State Quran Recitation and Memorisation organising committee on Friday. The delegation was led by Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Awang Tengah Ali Hasan at Astana Negeri Sarawak. According to a statement issued, the visit was

RM6.5 mln in subsidised diesel seized last year – Armizan

KUCHING: About RM6,554,327 worth of subsidised diesel was seized throughout the year 2023 in Sarawak. According to Domestic Trade and Cost of Living (KPDN) Minister Datuk Armizan Mohd Ali, the said value was the result of 168 cases recorded under the implementation of Ops Tiris. He noted that of the

2023 Rahmah sales programme attracts over 800k visitors

KUCHING: The Jualan Rahmah programme (PJR) attracted a total of 807,254 visitors through 727 programmes in Sarawak, covering 31 parliamentary constituencies in 2023. According to Domestic Trade and Cost of Living (KPDN) Minister Datuk Armizan Mohd Ali, the said programme organised by KPDN offers daily necessities sold at low prices.

Learning diversity across all ages

KUCHING: Obtaining knowledge is not confined to any particular age group. Whether one is young or old, there is always new knowledge to be acquired that can enhance one’s abilities. Take Jahri Sahari, for example. At the age of 54, he remains eager to learn and gain more knowledge. Jahari

Yang Di-Pertua Negeri tours Astana on first official visit

KUCHING: Yang Di-Pertua Negeri Tun Dr Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar made his first official visit to Astana today, after his appointment on January 26. Accompanied by his wife, Toh Puan Fauziah Mohd Sanusi, their arrival were welcomed by Astana’s Senior Administrative Officer Riziandy Nawawi and his Private Secretary Junih Salleh

I don’t know, says Premier on Taib controversy

KUCHING: Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg  steered clear of claims that ailing former head of state Tun Pehin Sri Abdul Taib Mahmud had been removed from hospital against doctors’ advice. “I don’t know…,” he told reporters who had sought his reaction after the 8th Convocation of