Thursday, 2 April 2026

Author: Nura V Lorna

WWF-Malaysia celebrates indigenous conservation efforts

KUCHING: World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF)-Malaysia recently hosted a forum and mini-exhibition in conjunction with the International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples. The event aimed to recognise and learn from the deep-rooted cultures of various indigenous groups in the region, all of whom have been champions of conservation.

US Embassy, AZAM strengthen strategic partnership

KUCHING: AZAM Sarawak is fortifying its strategic partnership with the United States Embassy in Kuala Lumpur to foster development awareness and active engagement among stakeholders in Sarawak. AZAM chairman Datuk William Patrick Nyigor expressed his gratitude to the US Embassy for its unwavering support in providing subject matter experts who

Sarawak housewife claims RM17.3 mln jackpot

KUCHING: A housewife from Sarawak has emerged as the biggest winner in the recent RM22.9 million Sports Toto 4D Jackpot 1, which was shared among lucky winners from Melaka, Selangor, Sarawak, and Sabah on Sept 9. STM Lottery Sdn Bhd in a statement said the 53-year-old Sarawak resident, who isn’t

Abused children now have an effective platform to turn to

KUCHING: The Department of Child Development is the best platform to promptly address child neglect and abuse issues. Minister of Women, Family, and Community Development Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri said the department, which became operational on Sept 1, is capable of providing quality services to the people, especially children. These

A knack for storytelling sets Malcolm apart

MALCOLM Mejin is the creative mind behind the captivating “Diary of a Rich Kid” series. In 2017, he embarked on a writing journey purely for fun, crafting stories that he never initially intended to share with the world. Little did he know that a friend’s advice would lead him to

Muda plans Sarawak tour for party insight

KUCHING: The Malaysian United Democratic Alliance (Muda) plans a Sarawak roadshow to find the best path for the party’s future. Its president Syed Saddiq Abdul Rahman said they hope to complete this effort by the end of the year. During a Muda town hall session at Indah Cafe on Saturday,

RM1b funding: Priority to ICQS infrastructure

SIMUNJAN: Priority areas have been identified for the federal government allocation of over RM1 billion in development funding. Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Awang Tengah Ali Hasan said the allocation is not only directed towards Sarawak but also extends to Sabah, with the primary aim of facilitating border area development. The

MA63 should have staged since 1963

KUCHING: The implementation of the Malaysia Agreement 1963 (MA63) should have been carried out in stages over the past 60 years. Senate president Tan Sri Dr. Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar said the delay has slowed Sarawak and Sabah’s economic growth. If action began in 1963, Sarawak and Sabah would’ve seen

How the ISA silenced Sarawak and Sabah

KUCHING: The Internal Security Act 1960 (ISA) was like a dark cloud over Sarawak and Sabah’s aspirations. Senate president Tan Sri Dr Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar said the ISA played a significant role in Sarawak and Sabah’s fight for their Malaysia Agreement 1963 (MA63) rights. He said that people who

Malaysia was the right decision: Wan Junaidi

KUCHING: Senate President Tan Sri Dr Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar firmly believes the decision to form Malaysia, with the participation of Sarawak and Sabah, was the right one. He said it was not just about security but also economic progress and overall well-being, making the case for Sarawak prospering as