Friday, 16 January 2026

Author: Noor Syahhira Hady

Medical tourism crucial to state’s economic growth too

KUCHING: Medical tourism in Sarawak is equally important as other economic factors to boost the state’s economic growth. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg stated that despite the state having various tourism spots to contribute to its economic growth, service sectors are still important. “In Sarawak, we

SHEDA holds workshop to enhance property market reporting

KUCHING: The Sarawak Housing and Real Estate Developers’ Association (SHEDA) recently organised a workshop to enhance the expertise of media practitioners in their reporting on property market and development. SHEDA partnered with Kuching Division Journalist Association (KDJA) to organise a capacity-building workshop aimed at providing insights into Sarawak’s housing industry

Taib recovering, no acting TYT required

KUCHING: The Head of State Tun Pehin Sri Abdul Taib Mahmud is currently recovering after falling ill while out of the country. According to the statement by Deputy Minister in the Premier’s Department (Law, MA63 and State-Federal Relations) Datuk Sharifah Hasidah Sayeed Aman Ghazali today, there is no need to appoint

Air pollution at moderate level

KUCHING: As of Monday (July 31), the Air Pollutant Index (API) in Sarawak is at a moderate level. The API reading for Kuching and Tebedu is the highest at 99. Here are some of the API readings for other areas as of 8 am: Bintulu: 88 Samarahan: 86 Sri Aman:

Nine-storey hotel for Gedong soon, says Premier

KUCHING: Gedong will soon have a nine-storey hotel to cater for the increasing number of visitors to the district, said Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg. “I was made to understand that during the Gedong Festival 2023 that all the hotels and homestays in Serian are fully

Fund launched to channel waqf donations via online platform

KUCHING: The State Mosque Welfare Trust Board (LAKMNS) launched the special fund for Raudhatul Sakinah Kuching Gazebo Waqf and the Nurul Saadah Religious Centre Waqf today. Its chief executive officer Datuk Abang Abdul Wahap Abang Julai said that the launch of the special fund was to ease the public to

Non-Muslims invited to liven up Maal Hijrah Festival

KUCHING: Non-Muslims are invited to come and liven up the Maal Hijrah Festival (FMH) at Masjid Jamek Sarawak here. In stating this, State Mosque Welfare Trust Board (LAKMNS) chief executive officer Datuk Abang Abdul Wahap Abang Julai said that the festival which is organised from today (July 28) to tomorrow

Gift of Smile offers beacon of hope for children

KUCHING: A transformative programme, ‘Gift of Smile’, aimed to bring hope and joy to the children of Sarawak born with a cleft lip and palate was unveiled here Monday. Looking at the challenges faced by these children, KPJ Kuching Specialist Hospital, Sarawak General Hospital (SGH), and Ronald McDonald House Charities

Sarawak and X-FAB power local semiconductors

KUCHING: The Sarawak government is making significant progress in its collaboration with X-FAB Global Services to produce semiconductor and microchip materials locally. Board of Directors of X-FAB Europe member Roland Duchatelet expressed gratitude for the state government’s support since the company’s establishment in Sarawak in 2006. The government’s assistance has

Rentap calls for good platform to promote local food

KUCHING: Sarawak Gastronomy (SAGO) Incubator participants should be given priority to participate in future food festivals. Deputy Youth, Sports and Entrepreneur Development Minister Datuk Gerald Rentap Jabu said entrepreneurs should be given a good platform to showcase their skills and talents in the food and beverage (F&B) industry. He assured