KUCHING: The newly officiated Sungai Bintangor Bridge has been named Datuk Amar Juma’ani Bridge in honour of the late Puan Sri Datuk Amar Juma’ani Tun Tuanku Bujang. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said naming the bridge after his late wife was a meaningful tribute, even though
KUCHING: After making waves in Miri and Kuching, Borderland Music Festival (BDMF) may next explore indoor raves and city-based music events. Kuching South Mayor Datuk Wee Hong Seng voiced his full support for the event, calling it a bold step by Sarawak’s younger generation to build the city’s electronic dance
KUCHING: Sarawak Agrofest 2025 is set to transform the Old Bintulu Airport into a lively showcase of agriculture, innovation and local talent from Aug 22 to 31. The 10-day festival is expected to attract thousands of visitors, with organisers targeting RM6 million in sales — a 20 per cent increase
KUCHING: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim is set to attend the official opening of X-FAB Sarawak Sdn Bhd’s 40K FAB Expansion at the company’s plant in Sama Jaya Free Industrial Zone on Sept 12. X-FAB Sarawak’s Thilip Endira conveyed this to Sarawak Public Communications Unit (UKAS) director Awang Putrayusrie
KUCHING: Works Minister Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi has denied the authenticity of a letter dated July 28, purportedly issued by the Ministry of Works (KKR) on a so-called “gratuity payment” to an individual. Nanta said the letter, which bore his name and signature, was a forgery and had never
KUCHING: Education is not merely an economic agenda, but the foundation of building a civilised nation and a knowledgeable society, says the Sarawak Bumiputera Teachers’ Union (KGBS). Its president Zulkiflee Sebli said the proposal by Pandan MP and former Economy Minister Datuk Seri Rafizi Ramli to end schooling at 16
KUCHING: Ending schooling at the age of 16 could lead to higher dropout rates and worsen illiteracy in Malaysia, says Sarawak Teachers’ Union (STU) president Kullin Djayang. He said the proposal, recently floated by Pandan MP and former Economy Minister Datuk Seri Rafizi Ramli, was a unique idea but carried
KUCHING: Kampung Sidanu here has unveiled its first-ever recreational park and gateway, a community project aimed at promoting green tourism and local economic growth. Stakan assemblyman Datuk Hamzah Brahim said the park marked a milestone for the small village, bringing a distinctive charm despite its modest size. He noted that
KUALA LUMPUR: Residents of Kampung Hulu and Kampung Hilir in Serian may finally see long-term relief from recurring erosion with the Batang Sadong River Conservation Project scheduled to begin in mid-2027 under the 12th Malaysia Plan’s (12MP’s) Rolling Plan 5. Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof said survey and
KUALA LUMPUR: Petroleum Sarawak Berhand’s (PETROS) appointment as gas aggregator for Sarawak’s domestic market will be honoured by all industry players. Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Law and Institutional Reform) Datuk Seri Azalina Othman Said said this was part of the Joint Declaration signed between the Prime Minister and