Saturday, 25 April 2026

Author: Noor Syahhira Hady

Jakarta-Kuching flight step in right direction

KUCHING: The announcement of a new route between Jakarta and Kuching from June 15  augurs well with Sarawak’s aim to expand its air connectivity to major cities in the region.  In stating this, the state Transport Ministry pointed out that the introduction of the new route will also create healthy

Minister keeps mum on progress of state telco company

SEBUYAU: Utility and Telecommunication minister Datuk Julaihi Narawi is tight-lipped on the progress of Sarawak’s own telecommunication (telco) company. When he was enquired by the media about the matter yesterday at Dewan Pembangunan Sebuyau, he responded, “wait and see.” Following this, he pointed out that at the moment, Sarawak has

Spaoh to become hub for food production

SPAOH: Plans are afoot to turn Spaoh into a food production hub, said Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas. He said making it a food production area will enable landowners and farmers to generate better income besides strengthening and promoting socio economic development in the sub-district. “We hope to

GPS to focus on ensuring stability of Unity Govt

KUCHING: Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) will continue to focus on maintaining the stability of the Unity Government, said Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof. The GPS chief whip said that such a matter is prioritised to heed the King’s wish for the sake of the nation’s economic recovery and the people’s welfare. “For GPS,

Nancy attends Raya open house in Lundu

LUNDU: Minister of Women, Family and Community Development Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri joined the locals here in celebrating Hari Raya Aidilfitri at Mahligai Gading Multipurpose Hall on Monday. The open house saw a diverse group of guests from different races and nationalities. Nancy arrived in an orange baju kurung and

Demak Laut community encouraged to be active in associational activities

KUCHING: The community in the Demak Laut constituency is encouraged to continue to be active and involved in association activities. Its assemblyman Hazland Abang Hipni said by being a member of an association, a person will be trained and exposed to many soft skills. “For example, when working as a

Nancy joins locals in Lundu for Aidilfitri Open House celebration

LUNDU: The Hari Raya Aidilfitri celebration continues to be celebrated by the locals here at Lundu. With the ongoing festivity, the residents here had enthusiastically welcomed Minister of Women, Family and Community Development Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri to the Aidilfitri open house held at Mahligai Gading Multipurpose Hall here today

SWWS calls for gender equality in workplace

KUCHING: The Sarawak Women for Women Society (SWWS) has called for women to work together to achieve equal treatment and recognition in the workplace. In stating this, the Sarawak Women For Women Society (SWWS) said that by working together, all women have a chance to reach their potential and be

Straw art turtle swims into record book

KUCHING: A local artwork, ‘The Turtle in the Ocean’, has been recorded as the Biggest Straw Art Installation in the Malaysia Book of Records. It is said that the artwork was a collaboration between the Kuching South City Council (MBKS) and NakedWonders and was completed by local artist Daphne Siaw.

Kuching goes smart with iBuyBack app launched

KUCHING: The iBuyBack App has been launched by the Kuching South City Council (MBKS) today. Mayor Datuk Wee Hong Seng said the app is part of the Buy Back Recycling Campaign, which encourages Kuching City South residents to recycle their waste in exchange for reward points. These points can be