Friday, 27 March 2026

Author: Nura V Lorna

Much progress since Abang Jo took over, say Sarawak Bumiputera entrepreneurs

KUCHING: The Chamber of Sarawak Bumiputera Entrepreneurs (DUBS) wishes a continued and enhanced participation in the construction industry for the Bumiputera community. DUBS president Datuk Abang Helmi Ikhwan noted that Sarawak had seen a lot of progress since Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg took over in

Watch the Rafflesia tuan-mudae blooming!

KUCHING: The spectacular bloom of the Rafflesia tuan-mudae, an endemic species of Sarawak, is visible to visitors at Gunung Gading National Park. The flower, which is the biggest in the world, began to bloom yesterday and is expected to do so through to Tuesday. Sarawak Forestry Corporation (SFC), in a

Broader Sarawak, bigger opportunities

KUCHING: As Sarawak is now regarded as a region, more opportunities will come, said Business Events Sarawak (Sarawak Convention Bureau) Chairman Datuk Seri Abang Abdul Karim Tun Openg. In light of this, he urged local business communities to step up the game by actively contributing to and accelerating the region’s

Dr Sim, Rubiah pay tribute to Abang Jo for Sarawak’s remarkable growth

KUCHING: Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg’s leadership has ushered in an era of unprecedented socio-economic development policies and growth for Sarawak. Deputy Premier Datuk Seri Dr Sim Kui Hian noted that it has been a remarkable six years for Sarawak under the Premier’s leadership. “A truly unprecedented

Orang Ulu business chamber praises Premier for bold development moves

KUCHING: Orang Ulu Chamber of Commerce and Industry (OUCCI) is firmly convinced and hopeful that Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg will deliver a sterling performance during his stewardship of Sarawak over the next six years. In congratulating and celebrating the sixth anniversary of the Premier, OUCCI president

Nanta reassures his commitment to developing Kapit

KAPIT: Despite the expected less than encouraging economic situation this year, Public Works Minister Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi remains committed to ensuring that national development, particularly the development of his Kapit constituency, is orderly and steady. He said a strong and established government is necessary to ensure that the

Adequate funding vital to raise education standards

KUCHING: Education, Innovation, and Talent Development Minister Datuk Roland Sagah is looking ahead to the terms that will be worked out for the return of education autonomy to Sarawak, chief among them, the financial implications. He emphasised the need for Sarawak to receive adequate funding to raise the bar for

Free ambulance service for living and the dead

KUCHING: A fully-equipped free ambulance service is now available for transportation to hospital and to ferry the deceased. The service is being provided by the Kuching Community Welfare and Charity Organisation (AMAL) to Sarawakians in need. The new ambulance, which was made possible by contributions from the public to AMAL