Saturday, 17 January 2026

Author: Noor Syahhira Hady

Efforts to maintain holding of Kaul event

MUKAH: Various efforts are being made to uphold the Kaul ceremony so that the tradition is not forgotten amidst modernisation. In stating this, Deputy Minister of Economy cum Mukah MP Datuk Hanifah Hajar Taib said one of the efforts implemented was to maintain the event at the village level. According

Tenpin Bowling Competition aims to enhance ties

KUCHING: Information Management Sector Team B emerged as the champion in the Tenpin Bowling Competition of the State Education Director’s Cup 2023 yesterday (Feb 26). The team members (Mohd Farid Abd Ghani, Yuza Haiqal Mohd Yunus, Rakiah Dollah, Hairunisak Mohd Runi and Fairoul Ashmey Pauzan) managed to knock over 1,905

Esplanade Limbang Phase One completed

LIMBANG: The Phase One of the Esplanade Limbang has finally been completed. Following this, Food Industry, Commodity and Regional Development Deputy Minister Datuk Dr Abdul Rahman Ismail stated that the submission process of the handing over to the Limbang District Council is underway and is expected to open for the

Aiming for RM15 billion by 2025

KUCHING: The Sarawak government is targeting RM15 billion state income by 2025. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said that such a goal can be achieved with the collaboration with the State Financial Secretary through new ideas and innovations. “To achieve that target, I expect we will

Programme to raise awareness of healthcare

BINTULU: The Ministry of Health (MoH) in collaboration with the Tanjong Batu Service Centre will organise ‘Jelajah Sihat Sarawakku’ programme in an effort to raise the awareness on the importance of health and its care. According to the statement by UKAS, the said programme will be held from Feb 27

Preservation of Bidayuh Biatah language vital

PADAWAN: The preservation of the Bidayuh Biatah language is important in maintaining the culture of the Bidayuh community. In stating this, Transport Deputy Minister Datuk Jerip Susil said that the efforts to establish and maintain the Sikura Piramin Bidayuh Biatah Nursery until today should be commended. “This effort is very

Sarawak NGO lauds Budget 2023

KUCHING: Persatuan Pembangunan Insan Sarawak (PPIS) chairman Manjeet Kaur Sidhu has lauded the Budget 2023 as it benefits both Sarawak and Sabah. In stating this, she also expressed her hope that the Sarawak agencies here can accelerate the development of roads, water, and electricity throughout the state especially the rural

Villagers turn to Mekar programme on ID issues

KAPIT: Villagers here have been able to sort out their identification document problems in the ongoing Menyemai Kasih Rakyat (Mekar) programme. According to a statement, the programme which is being held at Uma Baha, Sang Anau from Feb 20 to Feb 24 was organised by the National Registration Department (JPN)

Development committee to realise Sarawak’s food exporter vision

KUCHING: The Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security (MAFS) and the Sarawak Ministry of Food Industry, Commodity and Regional Development (M-FICORD) are planning to form a development committee together. According to MAFS Deputy Minister Chan Foong Hin, the said committee was important to show the federal government’s support and facilitate

Centre to coordinate agriculture matters between Sarawak and federal govt

KUCHING: The Ministry of Food Industry, Commodity and Regional Development (M-FICORD) is proposing a one-stop centre be established in Sarawak to coordinate matters related to agriculture between the ministry and the federal government. Its minister Datuk Seri Dr Stephen Rundi Utom said the centre would enable his ministry to use