KUCHING: Eight young athletes from Hornbill Athlete Club have received a timely boost in the form of sports shoe sponsorship from Kuching South mayor Datuk Wee Hong Seng. The initiative was carried out in line with the Kuching South City Council’s (MBKS) support for the Child Friendly Cities Initiative (CFCI).
BAU: A total of 290 students from SMK Paku took part in the JIWA@Kelab Malaysiaku SMK Paku 2025 programme, injecting youthful energy into the event jointly organised by the Bau district Information Department (JAPEN) and the school. Held at the school’s multipurpose hall, the initiative aimed to promote national unity,
KUCHING: A grassroots seed initiative led by civil society groups is helping Sarawak farmers protect traditional crops and improve food security. Organised by Uma Bawang Residents’ Association (UBRA), Sahabat Alam Malaysia (SAM), Forum Kedaulatan Makanan Malaysia (FKMM), Inisiatif Rizab Benih Komuniti (IRBK), and Third World Network (TWN), the Community Seed
KAPIT: A Lake Development Authority (LDA) is set to be established by 2030 to oversee sustainable development of lakes and dams across Sarawak. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said the authority will manage all lakes in Sarawak, including major dams. These include Batang Ai, Baleh, Murum,
KAPIT: Sarawak is poised to become a regional leader in green energy with the upcoming completion of the Baleh Hydroelectric Dam, as the state government shifts focus toward sustainability-driven post-project priorities. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said three priorities have been outlined for the post-project phase.
KAPIT: The Baleh Hydroelectric Dam project remains a focal point in Sarawak’s push to scale up its renewable energy transition. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg visited the project site to review its current implementation progress today. He arrived at the dam site around 11 am, accompanied
KAPIT: The official closing ceremony for the Gawai Dayak celebration, known as ‘ngiling bidai,’ should be held no later than June. Works Minister Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi said he proposed setting an official end-date for the ceremony, particularly for communities living in longhouses. He said a fixed end-date for
LUNDU: A total of RM500,000 has been allocated to upgrade the football field and drainage system in Kampung Keranji. Opar assemblyman Billy Sujang said the initiative is part of efforts to boost youth engagement in sports and curb social problems in Opar. He said the initiative also includes plans to
KUCHING: The Sarawak Cabinet will soon decide whether flood victims who refuse to evacuate are still entitled to receive the ‘Wang Ihsan’ financial aid from the government. Sarawak Disaster Management Committee (SDMC) Chairman, Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas, said this includes those who remain in inaccessible longhouses but continue to
KUCHING: Sarawak will expand its anti-rabies vaccination programme to include cats, following a recent case involving a 13-year-old boy who was scratched by a stray. Sarawak Disaster Management Committee (SDMC) Chairman, Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas, said the teenager, a cat lover, is now in critical condition at Sarawak General