KUCHING: A tugboat and barge were detained by the Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) for failing to maintain clear vessel name markings, about 3.3 nautical miles northeast of Tanjung Muara Tebas during a patrol operation yesterday (Apr 24). MMEA Sarawak director Rear Admiral (M) Mohd Khairi Abd Aziz said the
KUCHING: A 38-year-old local man was arrested for attempting to rob security guards collecting cash from a bank in Tabuan Jaya, an offence that could land him up to 14 years in jail under Section 392 of the Penal Code. Kuching district police chief ACP Alexson Naga Chabu confirmed the
KUCHING: Sarawak is preparing to boost electricity exports to West Kalimantan as part of its contribution to the ASEAN Power Grid initiative. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said the state has been supplying power to the Indonesian province since 2016, with discussions now underway to raise
KUCHING: Sarawak is preparing a policy paper aimed at leading the way in proper domestic waste disposal. Urban Planning, Land Administration and Environment Deputy Minister Datuk Len Talif Salleh said the state government has agreed to explore more effective and sustainable waste management solutions, including waste-to-energy and incineration, in response
KUCHING: The Premier of Sarawak Industry Excellence Awards (PSIEA) is a platform to nominate successful local businesses for recognition at the national level. Sarawak Business Federation (SBF) president Datuk Seri Abang Abdul Karim Tun Openg said the awards, now in their fifth edition, offer a platform for high-performing businesses in
KUCHING: The Premier of Sarawak Industry Excellence Awards (PSIEA) continues to play a vital role in fostering a resilient and forward-looking business ecosystem in the state, said Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Awang Tengah Ali Hasan. He said Sarawak’s journey toward becoming a future-ready economy relies heavily on the ability of
KUCHING: Several infrastructure improvement projects have been given the green light for Kampung Sungai Maong and Kampung Segedup in the Satok constituency. Utilities (Sarawak Energy and PETROS) Deputy Minister, Datuk Ibrahim Baki, announced the enhancements, which include improvements to the Kampung Sungai Maong futsal court as well as upgrades to
KUCHING: The wife of the Head of State Toh Puan Datuk Patinggi Fauziah Mohd Sanusi officiated at the 2025 Sarawak-level World Thinking Day celebration hosted by the Girl Guides Association Malaysia (PPM) Sarawak Branch at Sheraton Hotel here on Saturday. She was warmly welcomed upon arrival by the top leadership
KUCHING: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim chaired the Special Meeting on Sarawak Development 2025 at Wisma Bapa Malaysia today. The meeting aimed to strengthen ongoing collaboration between the federal and state governments in pursuing comprehensive development initiatives. Also present were Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg,
MIRI: Deputy Defence Minister, Adly Zahari, visited border security posts in Pa’Dalih, Ba’Kelalan and Bario to observe ongoing operations and connect with army personnel stationed along the Sarawak-Kalimantan border recently. During the visit, Adly was briefed on operational matters under ‘Operasi JAGAKAWAN’, including installation upgrades and ongoing maintenance works. The