Friday, 16 January 2026

Author: Noor Syahhira Hady

Youth involvement in politics can uplift rural devt

SRI AMAN: The youth are encouraged to take part in the political field to help in the development of the rural areas. In stating this, Bukit Begunan assemblyman Datuk Mong Dagang said their involvement could help in improving the socioeconomics of the local community. “When entering the field of politics,

Instilling value of patriotism among youth

ASAJAYA: The youth are called to equip themselves with a high level of knowledge so that they can bring and continue the glory of Sarawak in the future. Minister of Youth, Sports and Entrepreneur Development Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah said that the value of patriotism and the spirit

Jojo has potential to become world Muay Thai champ

ASAJAYA: Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah believes national Muay Thai athlete, Muhammad Johan Ghazali Zulfika, known as Jojo, has the potential to become a world champion in the field. The Minister of Youth, Sports and Entrepreneur Development said that he would provide support to ensure that the career of

City roads to close for Independence parade

KUCHING: Several roads in Kuching city will be closed in conjunction with the 60th Anniversary of Sarawak Independence parade. Kuching police chief ASP Ahsmon Bajah, in a statement said, the rally and parade in conjunction with the celebration will be held on July 22 at Padang Merdeka Kuching. Among the

Fire razes vehicle storage facility

KUCHING: Fire razed a premises located next to Langkau Arau Rumah Asap Dayak Jalan Stutong here, which served as a store for used vehicles. The Fire and Rescue Department received a distress call on the incident at 1.34am yesterday (July 11) and promptly dispatched a team from Tabuan Jaya and

Woman suffers burns, left homeless in morning blaze

KUCHING: A 43-year-old woman suffered burns and was left homeless after her house was destroyed in an early morning fire. The Fire and Rescue Department dispatched a team from Siburan to the scene at Kampung Mambong, Jalan Mambong here after being alerted to the fire at 6.15 am today. The

Villagers prevent blaze from spreading

KUCHING: Quick action by villagers prevented a bedroom fire from spreading to the rest of the house and an adjacent home at Kampung Kesindu Simunjan here yesterday (July 10). The Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba) received a call at 9.55 pm and quickly dispatched a team to the scene. By

Two men drown while looking for mussels

KUCHING: Two men looking for mussels at Buntal Esplanade in Kampung Buntal here drowned after they were swept away by strong currents in the wee hours today. The Sarawak Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba) said it received a distress call at 12.47 am and despatch a team to the scene.

Carbon policy framework to be discussed with PM

KUCHING: The Natural Resources, Environment and Climate Change (NRECC) Ministry will present the country’s carbon policy framework at the Malaysian Climate Change Action Council (MyCAC) meeting to be chaired by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim this week. The meeting will be attended by ministers and chief ministers. NRECC Minister

Putrajaya hands over completed riverbank projects worth RM63 mln to Sarawak

KUCHING: The federal government has officially handed over the completed eight River Corridor Rehabilitation Plan (RMKS) projects under the Drainage and Irrigation Department (DID) to the Sarawak government. Natural Resources, Environment and Climate Change (NRECC) Minister Nik Nazmi Nik Ahmad said the projects which amounted to RM63 million involved the