Sunday, 26 April 2026

Author: Noor Syahhira Hady

Pan Borneo Highway nears completion, boosts constituencies

LUNDU: The construction work on the Pan Borneo Highway Sematan – Moyan, known as Work Package Contract (WPC) 02, is almost finished, with 98 per cent completion achieved. Tanjong Datu Assemblyman, Azizul Annuar Adenan, thanked to both the federal and state governments for their efforts in nearly completing this section

Fed govt prepared to lend a hand in cocoa cultivation

KUCHING: Putrajaya is ready to help Sarawak if it has plans to increase the number of cocoa plantations. Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Plantation and Commodities Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof said his ministry will provide the support and assistance to the state government. “We will cooperate with the Sarawak

Post suits Wan Junaidi very well: Fadillah

KUCHING: Tan Sri Dr Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar is fully qualified to be the new President of the Dewan Negara, said Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof. The Deputy Prime Minister said Wan Junaidi was nominated due to his ability and capability which he proved when he was the Dewan Rakyat Deputy

Gedong, Simunjan capable of growing microalgae

GEDONG: Gedong and Simunjan have the potential to cultivate microalgae and become one of the microalgae producers in the state. According to Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg, he would swiftly consent if International Trade and Investment Ministry advisor Datuk Mohd Naroden Majais requested that Gedong and Simunjan

Rep allocates RM300,000 for development in Tg Datu

LUNDU: Tanjong Datu assemblyman Azizul Annuar Adenan has approved a total of RM300,000 for the development projects under his state constituency. According to a statement, RM100,000 was allocated to Kampung Kangka to upgrade its reservoir. With the upgrade, it will help the local folks get a supply of clean water

Volunteers with enough merit will be considered for permanent post

KUCHING: The Malaysian Civil Defence Force (APM) has enough manpower to aid those who are in need with the help of the local community. According to Deputy Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Sabah, Sarawak Affairs, and Special Duties) Datuk Wilson Ugak Kumbong, the aid given by its volunteer members

Speed up distribution of 4WD vehicles, APM HQ told

KUCHING: The Malaysia Civil Defence (APM) Ugak (fourth left) witnesses the handing over gimmick from DAL HCM Sdn Bhd chief executive officer Datuk Dzulkarnaen Ahmad (left) to APM deputy chief commissioner (Operation) Abdul Wahab Rahim.is called to hasten the distribution of four-wheel-drive (4WD) vehicles to Sarawak. In stating this, Deputy Minister in the

Collecting limited edition figurines is his passion

KUCHING: Richard Lee, 38, from Sibu is a limited figurine collector who acquires and amasses a variety of limited edition figurines from various games, anime and even cartoons. He invests considerable time and effort in researching, tracking down and acquiring the collectibles that he likes. “I only collect those figurines

3D muralist creates optical illusion via artworks

KUCHING: For the uninitiated, 3D murals are artworks that create the illusion of depth and dimension on a flat surface yet these are not something that we can see much anywhere here. To become a 3D muralist, one must possess artistic talent, spatial perception, and knowledge of painting techniques to

Manga event promotes artistic expression

KUCHING: The World of Manga event encourages young people to express their creativity and appreciate various art forms, according to Kota Sentosa assemblyman Wilfred Yap. Yap said that maintaining a balanced lifestyle is important but too much work or study without relaxation and other activities can make a person dull