Monday, 29 December 2025

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Works Minister allocates RM1.26 million for mission schools in Kapit

KAPIT: Works Minister Datuk Alexander Nanta Linggi has allocated RM1.26 million in funding from the Unit for Other Religions (Unifor) to support eight mission schools in his constituency. In a Facebook post, he stated that this contribution is aimed at enhancing educational facilities and resources within the region. He noted

Over 1,800kg of ashes released into the sea

SARIKEI: Sarawak has released 1,802 kilograms of ashes from damaged Quranic texts into the sea as part of its second ash release programme, following the first event that took place in July 2022. Deputy Minister of Urban Planning, Land Administration, and Environment Datuk Len Talif Salleh, alongside Sarawak Mufti Datuk

Sarawak Service Centre in Sarikei begins operations today

SARIKEI: The Sarawak Service Centre (PSS) here officially commenced operations today, offering various services to the local community. PSS is a one-stop service delivery transformation initiative by the Sarawak government, designed to be people-friendly. Services are accessible through multiple channels, including counters, mobile apps, official portals, and e-kiosks. According to

School submerged in flash floods, receives RM40,000 in aid from local leaders

KAPIT: Sekolah Kebangsaan (SK) Nanga Bena, Sungai Sut, which was nearly 100 per cent submerged due to a recent flash flood, has received RM40,000 in aid to assist with recovery efforts. Works Minister Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi said that he, along with Pelagus Assemblyman Wilson Nyabong Ijang, contributed RM30,000

AirAsia returns to Subang Airport with strong demand for East Malaysia routes

KUALA LUMPUR: AirAsia has marked its long-awaited return to Subang Airport (Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport) with overwhelming demand, particularly on its routes from East Malaysia.. AirAsia Aviation Group chief commercial officer Paul Carroll said the airline’s inaugural flights from Kota Kinabalu and Kuching on Friday (Aug 30) recorded impressive

PVM benefits 82 Sarawak Armed Forces veterans so far

GEDONG: The Madani Veterans Care Programme (PVM) by the Ministry of Defence (Mindef) has benefitted 82 Sarawak Armed Forces veterans so far this year. During a two-day visit to the state, Mindef Deputy Minister Adly Zahari personally visited 20 ailing and chronically ill veterans, as well as a veteran operating

Chess showdown ends in bitter defeat

KOTA SAMARAHAN: Sarawak’s hopes for a medal in the final chess event of the Malaysia Games (SUKMA) XXI were dashed on Friday when the host state’s men’s blitz team lost in a tiebreaker to Johor, securing bronze for the southern state. Penang emerged as the dominant force in the chess

Penang checkmates Sarawak in chess

KOTA SAMARAHAN: Sarawak narrowly missed out on a gold medal in the men’s rapid team chess event at the 21st Malaysia Games (SUKMA XXI), finishing in fourth place behind Penang, Selangor, and Kelantan. The Sarawak team, comprising Lim See Siang Fergus and Mohd Ameenudeen Mohd Fadhlullah, put up a strong

Selangor edges Sarawak in nail-biting futsal final

KOTA SAMARAHAN: The final of the 21st Malaysia Games (Sukma XXI) futsal tournament delivered intense drama as Selangor secured a hard-fought 2-0 victory over host team Sarawak. The anticipated final was held at the Kota Samarahan Indoor Stadium today (Aug 23). The game got off to a rapid start when

Women’s gymnastics team secures podium finishes

SERIAN: Sarawak women’s gymnastics team shone brightly in the Vault Apparatus Finals of the 21st Malaysia Games (SUKMA XXI), capturing the judges’ attention and securing two podium finishes. Audi Zulkarnien led the charge with an impressive score of 11.933, clinching the gold medal and delivering a proud moment for Sarawak.