Monday, 30 March 2026

Author: Nura V Lorna

Fighters from Sarawak’s Tempur Jarak Dekat Club impress at RAGE MMA competition

KUALA LUMPUR: Fighters from Sarawak’s Tempur Jarak Dekat (TJD) Club delivered an impressive performance at the RAGE Season 2 Grand Prix, securing four victories out of seven bouts in an intense Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) competition held at The Cage Lalaport recently. The event, featuring three-round bouts lasting three minutes

Brunei reaffirms commitment to clean energy with Sarawak 

KUCHING: Brunei has reaffirmed its commitment to clean energy and is exploring new collaborations with Sarawak in renewable energy and sustainability. This was highlighted during a courtesy visit by Brunei’s Deputy Minister of Energy Datuk Seri Awang Mohamad Azmi Mohd Hanifah to Deputy Minister of Energy and Environmental Sustainability Datuk

Sarawak sets aside RM95 mln for state’s first Islamic international school

KOTA SAMARAHAN: The Sarawak government has approved an allocation of RM95 million to establish its first Islamic international school.  Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said the school will include boarding facilities to further support the intellectual development of Muslim students by integrating religious and scientific education.

Abang Jo officiates George Y Residence at Naim Kuching Paragon

KUCHING: Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg officially inaugurated the George Y Residence in Batu Lintang here on Monday (Feb 24), a prestigious addition to Naim Kuching Paragon’s growing landscape. Upon his arrival at 12.10pm, Abang Johari was welcomed by representatives from Naim Land Sdn Bhd, Lembaga

Lake makes way for water theme park, commercial hub

SERIAN: Tasik Danu, a well-known recreational lake here, has been drained as part of a large-scale redevelopment project set to transform the area into a vibrant water theme park and commercial hub. The dewatering process began on Feb 11, marking the first step in an ambitious effort to boost tourism

Strong turnout for UNIFOR’s blood drive

KUCHING: The Unit for Other Religions (UNIFOR) organised a blood donation drive today (Feb 22), bringing Sarawakians together in a strong display of unity and generosity. Held in collaboration with the Sarawak General Hospital Blood Bank, Aeroville Mall, and the Kuching Division Journalists Association (KDJA), the event saw 88 donors

Uphold dragon boat spirit, MP urges club

KUCHING: Bandar Kuching MP Dr Kelvin Yii has commended Kelab Perahu Naga KDB (KDB) for its dedication to promoting dragon boat sports and preserving cultural traditions. Speaking at the club’s Annual General Meeting (AGM) here, he asserted that dragon boating is not only a competitive sport but also a key

Focus on securing federal funds for Sarawak’s development, Chong told

KUCHING: Kota Sentosa assemblyman Wilfred Yap has called on Stampin MP Chong Chieng Jen to prioritise securing federal funding for infrastructure development in Sarawak instead of focusing on oil and gas issues.  Yap questioned whether Chong, a former three-term assemblyman for Kota Sentosa, had forgotten Pakatan Harapan’s 14th General Election

Work on coastal erosion barrier to start soon

MELUDAM: A RM17.3 million coastal erosion barrier project at Tanjung Riong Beach here is set to begin this year as part of efforts to protect the coastline from erosion and flooding. Deputy State Secretary for Economic Planning and Development Datuk Dr Muhammad Abdullah Zaidel said the initiative was crucial for

SKAS cash-out: Errant merchants warned against hanky panky

KUCHING: Merchants converting Sarawak Basic Needs Assistance (SKAS) into cash will face strict penalties, including the cancellation of their appointment as S Pay Global service providers. The Sarawak Public Communications Unit (UKAS) also warned in a Facebook statement that recipients who engage in cash-out activities may be blacklisted from receiving