Thursday, 2 April 2026

Author: Nura V Lorna

In memory of Tok Nan: Sarawak’s towering leader

KUCHING: The late Pehin Sri Adenan Satem, fondly remembered as Tok Nan, remains a revered figure in Sarawak, cherished for his enduring legacy and impactful leadership even eight years after his passing. Deputy Minister of Education, Innovation, and Talent Development, Datuk Dr Annuar Rapaee, paid tribute to the former chief

Governor pays last respects to late Sim Siew Kee

KUCHING: Governor Tun Pehin Sri Dr Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar, accompanied by his wife, Toh Puan Datuk Patinggi Fauziah Mohd Sanusi, and their children, paid their last respects to the late Sim Siew Kee at Sarawak Hun Nam Siang Tng today (Jan 11). Sim was a cousin of the late

Basketball court upgraded under rural allocation of RM150K

MIRI: The Merbau Estate Basketball Court has undergone upgrades under the Rural Transformation Programme (RTP) allocation of RM150,000. Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts Deputy Minister Datuk Sebastian Ting Chiew Yew said the project included raising the court’s floor by four inches, repainting the surface, installing two new basketball frames,

Bebuling Agropark to kick off development this year

BETONG: The Bebuling Agropark, spanning approximately 300 hectares, is set to commence development this year. Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas said six major companies have expressed interest in participating in the agropark’s development. The companies, hailing from both Sarawak and Peninsular Malaysia, specialise in modern agriculture, ranging from

KEMAS backs Sarawak’s English education strengthening initiative

KUCHING: The Community Development Department (KEMAS) has welcomed the Sarawak government’s initiative to strengthen English education within its institutions. Kuching Division KEMAS officer Hazlinah Samsir assured that efforts are already underway to enhance language proficiency in early childhood education. She said that each Tabika and Taska Kemas now features an

SRDC unveils major projects

KUCHING: Sarawak is set to establish a world-class science hub with the upcoming Sarawak Science Centre, one of the three key initiatives led by the Sarawak Research and Development Council (SRDC). Its general manager, Dr Peter Morin Nissom, said that the centre will be a focal point for technological learning

Children must be digitally literate

KUCHING: The evolving landscape of education demands children to be more digitally literate. Political Secretary to the Premier, Abang Abdul Aziz Abang Drauf said the challenges of adapting to digital education should inspire children to grow more confident and capable.  He also stressed the importance of parental involvement in guiding children

Let’s view performance survey findings constructively: Assemblyman

KUCHING: Bukit Semuja assemblyman John Ilus has called for a balanced and constructive assessment of the recent online survey conducted by political analyst Datuk Prof Dr Jayum Jawan. He said the survey evaluating the performance of Dayak ministers and deputy ministers should be seen as an opportunity for improvement. “To

Anwar and Wong discuss Sarawak’s power export ambition

PUTRAJAYA: Malaysia and Singapore delved into Sarawak’s ambition to export electricity via submarine cables during a high-level meeting between the two nations. Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said the discussions included his Singaporean counterpart, Prime Minister Lawrence Wong, and Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg. “We

What’s Jayum’s motives: Miro

KUCHING: Serembu assemblyman Miro Simuh has raised concerns over the motives behind an online survey conducted by academician Datuk Prof Dr Jayum Jawan, which assessed the views of netizens on the performance of Dayak leaders in the Madani and Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) governments. Miro questioned the validity of the