Saturday, 4 April 2026

Author: Nura V Lorna

Sarawak enhances cross-border tourism through roadshow in Indonesia

KUCHING: The Sarawak Tourism Board (STB) recently concluded the Sarawak Gateway to Borneo Roadshow in Jakarta and Balikpapan, solidifying tourism ties with Indonesia.   The roadshow, organised in collaboration with AirAsia, positioned Sarawak as a key entry point to Borneo, offering seamless travel experiences to destinations such as Kalimantan, Sabah,

TYT witnesses RM1.9 mln business zakat handover to Tabung Baitulmal Sarawak

KUCHING: Lembaga Tabung Haji (TH) handed over business zakat amounting to RM1,982,506.48 for the 2023 financial year to Tabung Baitulmal Sarawak (TBS) in a ceremony witnessed by the Head of State Tun Pehin Sri Dr Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar, and his wife Toh Puan Datuk Patinggi Fauziah Mohd Sanusi.  

Rep resolves transportation woes faced by students

KUCHING: Political secretary to the Premier of Sarawak Datuk Fazzrudin Abdul Rahman has stepped in to address transportation issues faced by students in Kampung Paroh under Yayasan Sarawak’s Free School Bus Programme.  During a visit to a proposed bus turnaround site in the village today (Dec 12), the Tupong assemblyman

Sarawak vet authorities take precaution against ASF

KUCHING: The Sarawak Department of Veterinary Services (DVSS) has implemented stringent control measures following the detection of African Swine Fever (ASF) in pigs at a farm in Mongkos, Serian on Nov 29. Food Industry, Commodity, and Regional Development Minister Datuk Seri Dr Stephen Rundi Utom assured that ASF remains contained

ASF outbreak in Serian under control

KUCHING: The Department of Veterinary Services Sarawak (DVSS) has assured the public that the recent outbreak of African Swine Fever (ASF) in Mongkos in Serian, is under control.  DVSS director Datuk Dr Adrian Susin confirmed this, saying that ASF poses no risk to humans and pork remains safe for consumption.

Resettle residents first, bridge can come later: Tiong

BINTULU: Tourism, Arts and Culture Minister Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing has called for a review of the bridge project linking Taman Kemena Sutera and Taman Jason due to residents’ concerns on its impact on the deepening and widening of Sungai Sebiew. He said the immediate priority should be completing

Works Ministry focuses on enhancing road development to ICQS across Sarawak

KUALA LUMPUR: The Works Ministry (KKR) has assured that the Highway Network Development Plan (HNDP) 2040 for Sabah, Sarawak and the Federal Territory of Labuan will be periodically updated to ensure the seamless implementation of new road projects and the upgrading of existing infrastructure. Deputy Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Maslan

New belian bridges in Kampung Sabun/Sedilo

SIMUNJAN: The construction of two new ‘belian’ bridges in Kampung Sabun/Sedilo here has been successfully completed and is now open for public use, significantly enhancing accessibility for the local community. The bridges, each measuring 21 metres in length and 1.8 metres in width, serve as vital links connecting the villagers’

Aid efforts in longhouse flood recovery

KAPIT: Works Minister Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi has pledged immediate aid to families affected by a recent flood at Rumah Dennis Anak Langok Amang Ulu, Jalan Selirik.The Kapit MP allocated RM1,000 to 20 families residing on the longhouse’s lower level and RM500 to 43 other affected residents.He also committed

Coastal road network at 77.9pc; second trunk road on track

KUCHING: Sarawak’s coastal road network has achieved 77.9 per cent progress, accounting for significant advancements in its RM5.42 billion development plan. Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas said this comprehensive initiative includes 13 new road and bridge packages and 29 rehabilitation works, with completion timelines stretching from 2024 to