KUCHING: Sarawak is gearing up to position Kuching as a major hub for international conferences, with the expansion of the Borneo Convention Centre Kuching (BCCK) set to begin this year. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said the new development, which will be located adjacent to the
KUCHING: TV Sarawak (TVS), under its parent company, Sarawak Media Group (SMG), will have its own dedicated building, expected to be completed by 2027. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg disclosed that the facility will be strategically located near the Baitul Makmur Building in Petra Jaya. He
KUCHING: The spirit of ‘Segulai Sejalai’, a Sarawakian principle of moving forward together, was at the heart of Kumpulan Ikram (Sarawak) Sdn Bhd’s latest achievement as the company officially marked its adoption of the MS ISO/IEC 17025:2017 standard today (Apr 7). Kota Sentosa assemblyman Wilfred Yap officiated at the event,
SARIKEI: The site for the construction of the Batang Rajang bridge was strategically selected to ensure both Sarikei town and Bintangor can develop concurrently, a vision that dates back over 30 years. Deputy Minister for Urban Planning, Land Administration and Environment Datuk Len Talif Salleh said the location not only
SARIKEI: A total of RM644,995.60 in land compensation was distributed to 51 recipients for the proposed SK Muara Payang road project involving Kampung Bugis, Bukit Huang and Muara Payang. Urban Planning, Land Administration, and Environment Deputy Minister Datuk Len Talif Salleh handed over 52 compensation cheques in a ceremony held
SERIAN: The Serian District Welfare Department (JKM) is finalising the list of flood victims in Bukit Semuja to ensure that financial aid reaches those who truly need it, says Bukit Semuja assemblyman John Ilus. He assured that eligible household heads (KIR) will receive a one-off cash aid of RM1,000, as
KUCHING: The Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) is ramping up maritime security in Sarawak through several strategic developments worth RM200 million, including radar installations, new vessels, and infrastructure upgrades. Director-General Admiral (Maritime) Datuk Mohd Rosli Abdullah said three Sea Surveillance System (SWASLA) radar stations will be constructed at Canada Hill
MUKAH: The Mukah Hospital has received medical and non-medical assets worth RM407,465 under the Delivery Hope-Touching More Lives initiative, aimed at enhancing healthcare services for the local community. The donation, jointly contributed by the Rotary Club of Bintulu Central (RCBC) and The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, includes
KUCHING: Head of State Tun Pehin Sri Dr Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar and his wife Toh Puan Datuk Patinggi Fauziah Mohd Sanusi hosted an iftar gathering to honour media practitioners at Astana Negeri Sarawak yesterday (Mar 24). The event served as a token of appreciation for the media’s vital role
KUCHING: A Cabinet paper will be submitted to ensure that development projects in Sarawak are tailored to the state’s specific needs, which may differ from those in Peninsular Malaysia. Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof stressed the need for clear policy direction from the Cabinet to ensure the effective