Thursday, 19 March 2026

Author: Nurin Patra

Singapore minister first to visit Premier at new office

KUCHING: Singapore’s Minister for Energy, Science and Technology Dr Tan See Leng has become the first international guest to visit the Sarawak Premier at his new office in Kompleks Satria Pertiwi today (Aug 5). Dr Tan led a delegation from the Government of the Republic of Singapore on a courtesy

Iconic bridge set to become new city landmark

DESIGNED with both function and form in mind, the Sungai Bintangor Bridge is set to become a new landmark in Kuching. Spanning 57 metres across Sungai Bintangor, the four-lane, fixed cable-stayed bridge will be officially launched by Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg on Aug 5. It

600 players participate in Petronas Youth Football Closed Tournament (PYFCT) 2025

KUCHING: Competitions across all age categories are essential not just for sporting growth but also for shaping the character and future of young individuals, says Datuk Fazzrudin Abdul Rahman. Fazzrudin, who is also the Football Association of Sarawak (FAS) president said that competition is considered one of the most important

RM20 million allocated for ‘Tamu Desa’ upgrades in 2025

KUCHING: A total of RM20 million has been allocated this year to continue the Tamu Desa (community market) upgrading projects across Sarawak and Sabah, said Minister of Entrepreneur Development and Cooperatives, Datuk Ewon Benedick. Ewon added that the allocation includes RM10 million under the 2025 Federal Budget and another RM10

BMW Regas launches 2025 X3 xDrive20 M Sport

KUCHING: BMW Regas Premium Auto hosted an exclusive launch event at its showroom today, featuring the debut of the 2025 BMW X3 xDrive20 M Sport. The event included a special collaboration with vivo Kuching, held in conjunction with the nationwide launch of the vivo X Fold5, which was streamed live

vivo Malaysia launches X Fold5 simultaneously in KL and Kuching

KUCHING: vivo Malaysia held a simultaneous launch in Kuala Lumpur and Kuching on Tuesday (July 29) to unveil the vivo X Fold5, a powerful foldable smartphone showcased at the BMW Regas Premium Auto showroom. The launch also marked the opening of pre-orders for the vivo X Fold5, a latest foldable

Air quality improves in Sarawak, Mukah API drops to 73

KUCHING: Sarawak breathes easier today as API readings across the state return to moderate levels, with Mukah’s pollution level dropping significantly from an unhealthy 153 yesterday to 73 this morning. According to the latest update from the Natural Resources and Environment Board (NREB) as of 8am today, air quality across

Mukah air quality hits unhealthy level

KUCHING: Mukah recorded an unhealthy air quality with an Air Pollutant Index (API) level of 153 as of 4:00 pm on Monday. According to the Natural Resources and Environment Board (NREB) website, the API readings for all other areas indicated ‘Moderate’ air quality, with Lundu (79), Miri (65), and Bintulu

Government draws up plans for five crocodile sanctuaries

KUCHING: Five potential sites across Sarawak have been earmarked to be crocodile sanctuaries as part of a statewide effort to manage human-crocodile conflict while enhancing ecotourism. Urban Planning, Land Administration and Environment Deputy Minister Datuk Len Talif Salleh said the proposed locations are Kuching Wetland National Park, Pulau Seduku, Rajang

Five crocodile sanctuaries identified statewide

KUCHING: Five sites across Sarawak have been identified for crocodile sanctuaries to manage human-crocodile conflicts while promoting ecotourism. Urban Planning, Land Administration and Environment Deputy Minister Datuk Len Talif Salleh said the proposed locations are Kuching Wetlands National Park, Pulau Seduku, Rajang National Park, Sibuti, and either Lawas or Limbang.