THE state government will allocate a capital expenditure budget of RM1 billion under the 2026 State Budget to continue constructing the Autonomous Rapid Transit (ART). Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said that Phase 1 of the Kuching Urban Transportation System (KUTS), including ART stations and the
THE 2026 State Budget will allocate RM46 million next year to implement rural electricity supply projects across Sarawak. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said currently, rural coverage stands at an impressive 98.6 per cent. “The allocation will support projects such as Additional and Late Application Fund
THE 2026 State Budget will see an increased allocation for three assistance schemes. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said the government is allocating RM640 million under the 2026 Budget, and anticipates that more than one million recipients will benefit from this expanded support. “Households with income
SARAWAK’s economy is expected to grow around 4.5 per cent to 5.0 per cent in 2025. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said the services sector which contributes almost 40 per cent to the state’s economy, is expected to expand by 6.4 per cent in 2025. “This
KUCHING: The Ministry of Women, Family and Community Development (KPWKM) continuously ensures that all temporary evacuation centres (PPS) remain in a state of readiness and can be opened at any time following the increased risk of floods in several states. Its minister, Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri, said the preparedness includes
KUCHING: Strengthening the One-Stop Social Support Centre (PSSS) has led to a dramatic increase in sexual harassment reports from men. Women, Family and Community Development Minister, Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri, said that when advocacy efforts under the Tribunal for Anti-Sexual Harassment (TAGS) first began, only slightly more than 100 cases
KUCHING: The collaboration between PERKIM Cakna 2025 Together with UiTM Community Service programme have encourage youth to get involve and empower vulnerable groups through education, welfare support and community engagement. The alliance brought together Muslim Welfare Organisation Malaysia (PERKIM) Kuching Branch, Akademi Halal Student Association (ISWAH), Universiti Teknologi Mara (UiTM)
KUCHING: Sarawak’s strong economic performance, particularly in its tourism sector, has been highlighted as a major contributor to Malaysia’s first services surplus in 14 years. Kota Sentosa assemblyman Wilfred Yap said the state played a decisive role in the surplus recently announced by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. “While
KUCHING: A local merchant couple lost about RM50,000 after being deceived by a Facebook Marketplace car ad linked to scammers using WhatsApp, fake agents and a bogus website. Sarawak United People’s Party (SUPP) Public Complaints Bureau chief Milton Foo said the couple lodged police reports after realising they had made
KUCHING: The Sri Maha Mariamman Temple Kuching in collaboration with Unit for Other Religions (UNIFOR), hosted a vibrant Diwali state-level celebration highlighting the state’s spirit of unity and multi-faith harmony. Sri Maha Mariamman Temple Association president Datuk Shankar Ram Asnani said the festival reminds everyone that even the smallest flame