Saturday, 17 January 2026

Author: Noor Syahhira Hady

Bypass and bridge project on track

BAU: The construction of the Kampung Apar bypass road and the Bailey bridge at Sungai Adis, here is expected to be completed in August 2024. Deputy Infrastructure and Port Development Minister Aidel Lariwoo said the project evaluation thus far is satisfactory. “According to the assessment by the Public Works Department

Society looking for kind sponsors

KUCHING: Sarawak Children’s Cancer Society (SCCS) has reopened the slots for the sponsorship of Wednesday breakfast for little cancer fighters. According to its Facebook page, since Dec last year, tremendous support by the locals here have enabled the distribution of 920 breakfast packs to the little fighters in Kuching, Miri

Bidayuh Cultural Centre project to start soon

KUCHING: The proposed Bidayuh Cultural Centre project will finally take off soon. With it being tendered out last month, Tasik Biru assemblyman Datuk Harry Henry Jinep disclosed that the proper and main project proponent will be under the care of consultants while the Dayak Bidayuh National Association is tasked to

Increasing variety of products vital for craft industry

KUCHING: The new product designs and research findings shared with entrepreneurs and the craft community can help increase the variety of craft products with more quality, attractiveness, and meeting the needs of consumers at affordable prices. In stating this, Tourism, Arts and Culture Minister (MOTAC) Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing

Muslim community urged to understand integration of Al-Quran

KUCHING: The Muslim community has been advised to learn and understand the integration of the Al-Quran. Satok assemblyman Datuk Ibrahim Baki explained that understanding the concept of Al-Quran would help in shaping the Muslim community in Sarawak to become better ummahs. “With that quality and cooperation with one another, the

Produce quality ummah, Muslim community told

KUCHING: The Muslim community is reminded to live by adhering to the basis of Islam. In stating this, Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof said that by following the teaching of Islam, only then the community will be able to produce a quality ummah despite these challenging times. “The

Bus operators urged to improve services

KUCHING: Transport Minister Datuk Seri Lee Kim Shin urged bus operators to improve their services to encourage the people to use public transportation to solve traffic congestion. “It is important for bus services to be reliable and punctual along with providing comfort to passengers. “Therefore, we hope that bus companies

Sarawak to help promote silat globally, says Abang Johari

KUCHING: Silat has now become an international sport and is no longer the sport of the ‘orang kampung’ (villagers), said Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg. The Premier said the Sarawak government will promote silat professionally so that it could be part of an internationally recognised sport. “Silat

S’wak confident of hosting more international sports events

KUCHING: The participation of 11 countries in the Sarawak Premier International Silat Championship 2023 has given the state government the confidence to continue organising and promoting globally recognised sports events. Youth, Sports, and Entrepreneur Development Minister Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah said the success of the championship is proof

Ensure civil service appointments based on merit

KUCHING: Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg hopes that the appointment of civil servants are done based on merits to ensure that only the best are employed. Abang Johari pointed this out to Public Services Commission of Malaysia (SPA) chairman Tan Sri Zainal Rahim Seman who led