KUCHING: A book commemorating the centenary of the historic Kapit Peace-Making Agreement of 1924 was officially launched. The 300-page publication, ‘Commemorating a Century of Kapit Peace-Making (1924–2024)’, captures the events, reflections and historical significance of a moment that ended tribal conflict and fostered lasting unity in Sarawak. Works Minister, Datuk
KUCHING: Dataran Bujang Berani, a public square to honour Dayak contributions, will be developed on the current site of the Kapit Police Headquarters. Works Minister, Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi, said the project is expected to begin in four to five years, after the police station relocates to a new
THE Sarawak government will refurbish the Kuching Civic Centre and upgrade other civic centres statewide to preserve their heritage and improve accessibility. Youth, Sports, and Entrepreneur Development of Sarawak (MYSED) Minister Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah said the state remains committed to revitalising these iconic community halls amid changing
THE amendment to the State Fisheries Ordinance is now in its final stage and is scheduled to be tabled at the State Legislative Assembly (DUN) this November. Food Industry, Commodity and Regional Development Minister Datuk Seri Dr Stephen Rundi Utom said the process, led by the Department of Agriculture Sarawak,
THE opposition has been urged not to politicise the joint declaration between the federal government and Sarawak on matters involving PETROS and PETRONAS. Sarawak United Peoples’ Party (SUPP) Youth Central Chairman, Datuk Michael Tiang Ming Tee, said the Democratic Action Party (DAP) has shown no interest in the real facts
THE Ministry of Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts (MTCP) has secured an additional RM3.37 million to fund 15 tourism-related projects across Sarawak. Minister Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah said the projects, obtained through collaboration with the Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture (MOTAC), will focus on upgrading and
SARAWAK hosted 16 business events in the first quarter of 2025, generating a total economic impact of RM37.6 million. Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts Minister, Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah, said these events injected RM20.5 million in direct delegate spending into the economy. He said the state also
THE Sarawak-Malaysia My Second Home (SMM2H) programme has attracted RM65.3 million in Fixed Deposit (FD) placements from January to mid-May this year, underscoring its growing appeal and economic contribution to the state. Sarawak Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts Minister, Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah, said the sum was
SARAWAK is assessing the feasibility of expanding its renewable energy mix through large-scale solar farms and hydro-based energy storage systems, says Utility and Telecommunication Minister Datuk Seri Julaihi Narawi. He said several private firms have submitted proposals for such projects, with feasibility studies now underway at various locations, including the
THE Sarawak government has approved RM575 million to upgrade electricity infrastructure in Samarahan, Betong, Lawas, Sungai Asap, Lubok Antu and Lundu. Utility and Telecommunication Minister Datuk Seri Julaihi Narawi said the upgrades will be carried out by Sarawak Energy Berhad (SEB) and are aimed at improving the reliability of power