Thursday, 26 March 2026

Author: Nura V Lorna

Premier: Sarawak to offer Construction Management degree by 2026

KUCHING: Sarawak-owned universities will offer courses leading to Bachelor of Engineering in Construction Management by 2026. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said the programme, the first of its kind to be offered in Sarawak, will be available at Universiti Teknologi Sarawak (UTS) and Swinburne University of

Premier to launch Tasik Biru Resort City on May 15

BAU: Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg is scheduled to officiate the launch of Tasik Biru Resort City on May 15, held in conjunction with the 205th anniversary of Bau District. The launch marks the start of Pesta Tasik Biru 2025, an 11-day event from May 15

RM70,000 to repair perimeter fence at SJK Sam Hap Hin

KUCHING: An allocation of RM70,000 under the Rural Transformation Programme (RTP) has been approved to repair a damaged perimeter fence at Sekolah Jenis Kebangsaan (SJK) Sam Hap Hin. Kota Sentosa assemblyman, Wilfred Yap Sau Sin, said the fence, which had deteriorated over time, was at risk of collapsing and posed

Tourism potential tapped through Gawai-linked activities

BINTULU: The Bintulu constituency has the potential to emerge as a unique cultural tourism destination through Gawai-linked activities that celebrate Sarawak’s heritage and unity. Infrastructure and Port Development Deputy Minister, Datuk Majang Renggi, said Bintulu’s cultural diversity should be leveraged to attract tourists. He noted that traditional events like the

PDA74 a flawed attempt to override Sarawak’s O&G rights

KUCHING: The Petroleum Development Act 1974 (PDA74) is deemed “flawed” by political analyst, Datuk Peter Minos. He argues that the act bypassed Sarawak’s State Assembly, violating constitutional requirements and undermining Sarawak’s control over its resources. “Oil Mining Ordinance 1958 (OMO58), reinforced by Malaysia Agreement 1963 (MA63), grants Sarawak absolute control

Years of waiting, moments of grace: Sarawak’s pilgrims begin their Hajj

KUCHING: For many, Hajj is a journey of faith, whereas for some, it is also a journey through time, marked by decades of waiting, prayer and patience. As the 1446H/2025 Hajj season begins, Sarawakian pilgrims departing in batches carry with them not only luggage and documents, but also stories of

142 Sarawak pilgrims depart for 2025 Hajj journey

KUCHING: A total of 142 pilgrims from Sarawak departed last night (May 9) to perform the Hajj pilgrimage for the 1446H/2025M season. They left Kuching International Airport at 11:15 pm and transited through Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA), where they were scheduled to board flight MH8090 at 4:05 am early

Small acts, big impact: Protecting most vulnerable from heat

KUCHING: As Sarawak prepares for the Southwest Monsoon, the public is reminded that small acts of awareness can protect the most vulnerable. Public health physician, Associate Professor Dr Helmy Hazmi, said that knowing your neighbours, especially the elderly living alone, could make a critical difference during periods of extreme heat.

New BAS.MY Q04M bus route connects Saujana-Bako

KUCHING: The fifth route under the BAS.MY Kuching network, Q04M (Saujana-Bako), officially began operations today. The route spans 39 kilometres (km) from Saujana Bus Station to Bako Terminal, with 27 designated bus stops along the way. Its launch was marked by a site visit from Pending assemblywoman, Violet Yong Wui

Teng Bukap bazaar project back in focus after council site visit

SERIAN: A proposed bazaar (tamu) in Teng Bukap is among three delayed projects in the constituency being revisited following a site inspection by Serian District Council (SDC) Chairman, Datuk Peter Minos, today. The other two projects, located in Kampung Pesang and Kampung Panchor Dayak, are tourism-related initiatives. Minos said all