Wednesday, 31 December 2025

Author: Nurin Patra

SDNU Siol Kandis Hall, futsal court set for upgrades

KUCHING: The Sarawak Dayak National Union (SDNU) Siol Kandis branch hall and the Siol Kandis futsal court will be upgraded to enhance community use for cultural and sports activities. Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof his service centre would coordinate with the SDNU Siol Kandis branch to initiate discussions

Sarawak’s stability, policies attract growing foreign investor interest

KUCHING: Sarawak’s strong policies, political stability, and high-quality human capital are drawing increasing interest from foreign investors. Having said this, Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof added countries such as Japan, China, France, Russia, and Norway have recognised Sarawak as a promising investment destination, with international attention steadily growing.

Huang pledges commitment to enhancing unity

KUCHING: Deputy Minister of Natural Resources and Environment Sustainability Datuk Seri Huang Tiong Sii received formal invitations to two upcoming events from Chinese associations during recent courtesy visits on Monday. One of the visits was led by Sarawak 3rd, 6th, and 7th Division Ling Clan Association (Sarikei Branch) chairman Ling

TEGAS to host second Unreal Engine Motion Graphic Training

KUCHING: Tabung Ekonomi Gagasan Anak Sarawak (TEGAS) is set to host the second edition of its Unreal Engine Motion Graphic Training Programme from Aug 11 to 15 at the TEGAS Digital Village (TDV) here. The five-day training aims to equip Sarawakian creatives with advanced skills in real-time motion graphics creation,

POLIKU first in Sarawak to offer Asasi TVET programme

KUCHING: Politeknik Kuching Sarawak (PKS) has become the first institution in Sarawak to offer the Asasi TVET Foundation in Engineering Technology Programme, with 33 students beginning their studies for the 2025/2026 academic session. The programme, introduced by the Ministry of Higher Education through the Department of Polytechnic and Community College

Ensuring better access to isolated communities

THE vast and remote terrain of Baleh highlights the need for additional elected representatives to ensure better access and attention to isolated communities, said Baleh assemblyman Nicholas Kudi Jantai. Nicholas said that with the increasing land size and population density, a single DUN representative struggled to provide adequate services in

TYT to officiate Madani Youth Forum competition on July 14

KUCHING: Head of State Tun Pehin Sri Dr Wan Junaidi Tuanku Ja’afar and his wife Toh Puan Datuk Patinggi Fauziah Mohd Sanusi received a courtesy visit from the delegation of the 2025 TYT Sarawak Head of State Trophy Madani Youth Forum Competition organising committee on Monday (July 7). The visit,

DUN expansion key to fair representation, says political analyst

KUCHING: The plan to increase the Sarawak Legislative Assembly (DUN) seats has been described as a timely move to improve political representation and public service delivery, particularly in light of the state’s growing population and vast geography. Political analyst Associate Professor Dr Novel Lyndon said the proposal is a “wise

An anticipated move

KUCHING: The Sarawak government’s plan to increase the number of state assembly seats has long been anticipated. Political analyst Professor James Chin said that discussions surrounding an increase in state seats had been ongoing for the past two years. Commenting on the Dewan Undangan Negeri (Composition of Membership) Bill 2025,

Proposed DUN seat expansion timely and constitutionally appropriate

KUCHING: The Sarawak government’s proposal to increase its State Legislative Assembly (DUN) seats comes at a constitutionally appropriate and timely juncture, according to political analyst Dr Lee Kuok Tiung. He said the introduction of the Dewan Undangan Negeri (Composition of Membership) Bill 2025 is a proactive measure grounded in Article