Tuesday, 31 March 2026

Author: Nura V Lorna

Sarawak Metro, SEDC Energy distribute bubur lambuk

KUCHING: Sarawak Metro Sdn Bhd (Sarawak Metro) teamed up with Sarawak Economic Development Corporation (SEDC) Energy to bring festive cheer to patrons at the Petroleum Sarawak (Petros) Multifuel Refuelling Station. The two organisations distributed bubur lambuk, a porridge dish that is commonly shared during the fasting month, as a gesture

PAS Sarawak focusing on Beting Maro in next state polls

KUCHING: Parti Islam Se-Malaysia (PAS) Sarawak will focus its resources on winning the Beting Maro constituency in the next state election, said its secretary Mohammad Arifiriazul Paijo. Despite failing to win any seats in the previous election, he said the party was able to analyse its performance and conclude that

Business community explores opportunities with Enterprise Singapore

KUCHING: A business delegation from the state has met up with Enterprise Singapore to explore potential economic collaboration between them. The state delegation comprised Kuching Chinese General Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCGCCI) and the Associated Chinese Chambers of Commerce and Industry of Sarawak (ACCCIS) president Datuk Tan Jit Kee, 

Pullman reaches out in Ramadan spirit

KUCHING: Pullman Kuching spread the spirit of goodwill by giving out free bubur asyura to the faithful at Masjid Terapung Bandar Kuching on Friday. In a statement, its general manager Adrian Ng expressed his gratitude for the opportunity to share this special dish with the local Muslim community. “With the

Snowdan: Serian’s Ngiruman-Ngiradang should be included in calendar

TEBEDU: Datuk Snowdan Lawan has proposed that the Ngiruman-Ngiradang celebration be included in the calendar of events (COE) of the Serian Division Resident’s Office. The Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts Deputy Ninister believes that the ceremony has the potential to attract many people. During the event, members of the

Serian MP calls for urgent action on retaining wall project

SERIAN: Retaining walls are urgently needed in Kampung Hulu and Kampung Hilir here to prevent riverbank erosion, said Serian Member of Parliament (MP) Datuk Seri Richard Riot. Riot said he had suggested a retaining wall along the two villages about two years ago and had previously written a letter requesting

We’re better at racial unity than other states: Riot

SERIAN: The concept of ‘majmuk’ or multi-ethnicity, is more prevalent in the state compared to other parts of the country, said Datuk Seri Richard Riot Jaem. The local representative noted that as a Member of Parliament (MP) for over 30 years, he has witnessed the different ways in which this

S’wak to enhance forest sustainable management efforts

KUCHING: The Sarawak government is committed to improving its sustainable forest management efforts, said Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Awang Tengah Ali Hassan. Awang Tengah who is the Sarawak Timber Industry Development Corporation (STIDC, also known as PUSAKA) board of management chairman, said several initiatives will be undertaken, including ensuring all

Call for release of Kajang community guide

KUCHING: The Sarawak Kajang Ethnic Community Association (PKEKS) is urging the Sarawak Native Customs and Traditions Council (c) to release its ‘Buku Adet Kajang’, which has been delayed for three years. PKEKS special advisor Jay Jonoi Surai said that it is hightime for MAIS to officially release the book. He

Crypto miners spark warning from Sarawak Energy

MIRI: Sarawak Energy has issued a warning regarding the risks of electricity theft, particularly for cryptocurrency mining activities. This warning comes after an incident where an illegal power connection was used to supply electricity to 74 cryptocurrency mining servers, resulting in a fire that caused significant damage and losses for