Wednesday, 14 January 2026

Author: Noor Syahhira Hady

PDP awaits clarity on PSB joining plans

BAU: Progressive Democratic Party (PDP) president Tiong King Sing has maintained a cautious stance regarding the potential merger with Parti Sarawak Bersatu (PSB). Emphasising the need for a thoughtful approach, he compared the process to a marriage, suggesting that it requires time and consideration. Tiong, who recently returned from overseas,

Premier: Sarawak achieves record revenue of over RM13 bln in 2023

KUCHING: Sarawak has achieved a historic milestone by surpassing RM13 billion in revenue for the year 2023, marking a new record for the state. In announcing this, Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said the revenue’s increase, compared to the previous month’s RM12.7 billion total, was attributed

Premier denies GPS giving ‘green light’ to PSB’s PDP move

KUCHING: Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg has refuted claims that Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) granted the ‘green light’ for Parti Sarawak Bersatu (PSB) to join Progressive Democratic Party (PDP). “I am not sure where they received the green light from but it was not from GPS

2023 sees new benchmarks in visionary projects

Sarawak has experienced a transformative and trailblazing year marked by unprecedented strides in development and the initiation of visionary projects. With its accomplishments in 2023, Sarawak emerged as a beacon of progress, setting new benchmarks in infrastructure, economic growth, and sustainable initiatives. From the completion of major undertakings that redefine

Sports carnival serves as platform to unearth talents

KUCHING: The SABERKAS Samariang branch-level Sports Carnival (KASUS) 2023 is a platform to unearth talents among the youth. In stating this, Samariang assemblywoman Datuk Sharifah Hasidah Sayeed Aman Ghazali said that with several activities organised, it is not impossible to scout talents that can be promoted to a higher level

Redelineation timely to fill up 35 pct quota

KUCHING: Sarawak needs a few more dozen seats to fill up the 35 per cent quota in the Parliament. Commenting on the study conducted by the Election Commission (EC) on the redelineation in Sarawak, Deputy Minister in the Premier’s Department (Law, MA63, and State-Federal Relations) Datuk Sharifah Hasidah Sayeed Aman

2023 sees new benchmarks in visionary projects

Sarawak has experienced a transformative and trailblazing year marked by unprecedented strides in development and the initiation of visionary projects. With its accomplishments in 2023, Sarawak emerged as a beacon of progress, setting new benchmarks in infrastructure, economic growth, and sustainable initiatives. From the completion of major undertakings that redefine

Abdullah: Science and tech mastery crucial for Sarawak’s youth

KUCHING: There is a need for a technologically adept younger generation to capitalise on opportunities within today’s open economy. In stating this, Deputy Minister in the Premier’s Department (Corporate Affairs, Information and Sarawak Public Communication Unit) Datuk Abdullah Saidol said such a generation can be developed through the collaborative efforts

Ministry targets PoP completion by October 2025

KUCHING: About 10 per cent out of 681 Point of Presence (PoP) Phase 2 projects have been completed as of November this year in Sarawak. In announcing this, Deputy Minister of Communication Teo Nie Ching said the remaining 90 per cent of PoPs in the state are expected to be

356 5G towers so far; ministry seeks help

KUCHING: The Communications Ministry has successfully developed 356 5G telecommunication towers in Sarawak. Announcing this, its Deputy Minister Teo Nie Ching said the construction of the 5G towers could accelerate if there is cooperation and assistance from various agencies.. “There are still towers that are unfinished… we believe with the