Tuesday, 13 January 2026

Author: Noor Syahhira Hady

Embassy helps Malaysian family return home

KUCHING: Dewi Farisha Fazliman, along with her two daughters, has been relocated from the slums where she had been residing for years, following the intervention of the Malaysian Embassy in Manila, Philippines. Dewi, who expressed her profound gratitude, is eagerly anticipating her return to Kuching. “Alhamdulillah, we are steps away

Old DUN site to transform into performing arts centre

KUCHING: The site of the former Sarawak Legislative Assembly (DUN) will be handed over within two months for the establishment of the Sarawak Performing Arts Centre. Minister for Tourism, Creative Industy and Performing Arts, Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah said that renovation work on the building’s infrastructure would commence

Sarawak launches folklore book distribution to schools and libraries

KUCHING: A total of 2,500 sets of books, each containing five copies of folklore, will be distributed to 1,254 primary schools, including 223 Chinese national-type primary schools (SJK), and 211 libraries in Sarawak for their inaugural publication. Minister for Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts, Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman

Dewi and daughters being relocated, will reunite with family soon

KUCHING: There is finally a glimmer of hope for Dewi Farisha Fazliman and her two daughters to come back to her hometown. Following the case of Dewi being stranded in the Philippines for over four years, it had caught the attention of several authorities to aid her return. When New

Mother appeals for government intervention to reunite stranded family

“I cannot express how much I yearn for my child and grandchildren to come back to my arms,” said Sheryl Balisi Cabrera in tears. Her visit to her hometown had turned into a nightmare, as Sheryl, 52, a mother and grandmother to stranded Sarawakians in the Philippines, faced unexpected challenges.

Zahid’s idea too drastic, provisions already in place

KUCHING: Any attempt to legally ensure the elected government gets to stay in office for a full term can be seen as too drastic a move. In stating this, senior lawyer Datuk Bong Ah Loi said with the amendments to Article 49A of the Federal Constitution where MPs can no

Crocodiles protected under international law, says Premier

KUCHING: The increasing population of crocodiles is inevitable as the animal is protected under United Nations law, said Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg. He pointed out that as Sarawak is a signatory to international law and Sarawak Forest Corporation (SFC) is a government agency, the state

Premier outlines diverse energy strategy

KUCHING: Sarawak leverages its abundant natural resources to generate clean, sustainable energy, aiming for a net zero future. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg highlighted Sarawak’s leading role in the energy sector, emphasising the use of diverse renewable sources: hydropower via cascading dams, solar energy, innovative power-to-gas-to-power

Committee formed to obtain details on PADU

KUCHING: The state government has set up a committee to get more details on the Central Data Base Hub (PADU) process. According to Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg, the state government will get the details on the matter from the Ministry of Economy. “The process will

PBB set on maintaining national political stability

KUCHING: Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) will play its role in helping keep political stability at the national level. In stating this, Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg stated as a partner in the unity government, his party will give input on the stability. He added that