Thursday, 26 March 2026

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SK Dato Mohd Musa excels at UNIMAS Digital Technology Nexus (DigitalNEXUS) 2025

KOTA SAMARAHAN: Sekolah Kebangsaan (SK) Dato Mohd Musa here made history by emerging as the overall champion in the primary school category at the UNIMAS Digital Technology Nexus (DigitalNEXUS) 2025 recently. The event saw three students from the school excelling in the Rising-Star (Primary) category with outstanding entries that brought

Rh Edison Bugap’s iron jetty a model for similar rural projects

KAPIT: The new iron jetty at Rumah (Rh) Edison Bugap, Sungai Melekun, here could serve as a model for similar projects in rural Sarawak. Works Minister Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi said the jetty, which he is set to officiate this evening (July 5), is both sturdy and aesthetically pleasing.

‘Little Borneo Birdie’ soars with silvery dance in Spain

KUCHING: Sarawak’s rising dance prodigy Dion Das Louis, fondly known as ‘Little Borneo Birdie’, has once again made Malaysia proud by winning silver at the 2025 Dance World Cup (DWC) World Finals in Burgos, Spain. The Sekolah Kebangsaan (SK) Green Road student secured second place in the Mini Solo National

RM11 million allocated to rebuild Debak maternal and child clinic

DEBAK: The Sarawak government has allocated RM11 million to fully rebuild the Maternal and Child Health Clinic here, as part of efforts to strengthen rural healthcare access. Community Wellbeing Development Deputy Minister Datuk Mohammad Razi Sitam said the current facility, built in 1973, is in poor condition and no longer

New rabies case detected, public urged to vaccinate pets

KUCHING: The Department of Veterinary Services Sarawak (DVSS) has confirmed a new animal rabies case involving a pet dog at Jalan Stutong Baru, detected this week. DVSS director Datuk Dr Adrian Susin Ambud shared the update in a brief statement, while also urging the public to take proactive measures by

Tiang backs Sandhurst initiative, calls for inclusive defence scholarships

KUCHING: Public Health, Housing and Local Government Deputy Minister Datuk Michael Tiang Ming Tee has expressed full support for Sarawak’s plan to send local youths for officer training at the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst in the United Kingdom. He said Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg’s move

Taylor Louise lands UK stage spot, makes musical theatre debut

KUCHING: Sarawak’s Taylor Louise is set to represent Malaysia at the Royal College of Music’s Britten Theatre in London this August, while also making her musical theatre debut at the Petaling Jaya Performing Arts Centre (PJPAC). The 11-year-old will take the stage in both pop and musical theatre at the

PBB Youth extends aid to fire victims in Kampung Sebuan Besar

BINTULU: The Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) Youth Wing has stepped forward to assist victims of a recent fire in Kampung Sebuan Besar, Jepak, which left nine families affected. The cash donations were handed over during a brief ceremony yesterday (Jul 4), led by Tellian assemblyman and PBB Youth Information

Sarawak steps up wound management amid rising diabetes crisis

KUCHING: Sarawak is stepping up efforts to improve wound management amid rising diabetes-related complications. Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Dr Sim Kui Hian said better wound care is now a critical part of the state’s response to the growing diabetes crisis, which affects nearly 20 per cent of the population. Dr

Multi-million ringgit high-tech collagen producing plant for Sarawak

KUCHING: A high-tech collagen manufacturing facility will soon be set up in Sarawak to support advanced wound healing efforts. Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Dr Sim Kui Hian said the facility, which will be established by a United States-based company, is expected to produce medical-grade collagen used in regenerative medicine and