Thursday, 11 December 2025

Author: Nurin Patra

Premier goes walkabout at Metrocity Youth Night Market

KUCHING: Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg spent time with the locals in a casual engagement at the Metrocity Youth Night Market here last night. He arrived at 8.35 pm riding a Honda Spyder 3-wheel motorcycle, and was warmly welcomed by visitors and vendors at the night

Decision rests with grassroots

KUCHING: The decision on whether the top positions in Parti Keadilan Rakyat (PKR) will be contested in this year’s party election depends on proposals from the grassroots. PKR secretary-general Senator Dr Fuziah Salleh said that branch-level general meetings will be held to discuss these proposals before they are brought to

Sarawak to research high-tech terubok breeding

KUCHING: Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg has called for further research on the breeding of terubuk fish using advanced technology. In stating this he highlighted the new submarine device capable of diving up to 300 metres to observe and collect underwater data. “According to our scientists

Speed up regional office to approve loans locally, Affin Bank urged

KUCHING: Affin Bank has been urged to expedite the establishment of a regional office in Sarawak with the authority to approve loans locally. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said he had discussed the matter with Affin Bank’s top management. He also called on Affin Bank to

Ibrahim likely to bolster support for Premier

KUCHING: Newly-elected PBB vice president Datuk Ibrahim Baki is expected to re-energise and further solidify support for party president and Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg. Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (Unimas) political analyst, Dick Lembang Dugun said Ibrahim along with another new vice president Datuk Len Talif Salleh

Head of State has breakfast with judges

KUCHING: The Head of State Tun Pehin Sri Dr Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar along with his wife Toh Puan Datuk Patinggi Fauziah Mohd Sanusi attended a breakfast session with several judges today (Feb 17). During the meeting held on the 22nd floor of the Sheraton Hotel at 8.00 am, various

Talent selection for SBAM

KUCHING: The Sarawak Water Supply Sports (SBAS) 2025 serves as a platform to select athletes to represent Sarawak’s water supply agencies in the Malaysia Water Supply Sports (SBAM) competition. The 4th edition of SBAS, from Monday (Feb 17) to Thursday, will determine participants for the SBAM competition in Selangor this

Traditional skills training centre eyes emerging fields

KUCHING: Training centre Akademi Latihan Insan (ALI) plans to explore opportunities in the digital sector, online sales, artificial intelligence (AI) and other emerging fields besides traditional skills. Tabung Baitulmal Sarawak (TBS) general manager Datuk Abang Mohd Shibli Abang Mohd Nailie said with the gig economy continuing to rapidly expand, these

583 underprivileged children get school aid and haircut

KUCHING: The YKABPRENEUR tour, held alongside the Back To School programme across various regions in Sarawak, has successfully benefited 583 underprivileged children receiving the Bantuan Sara Hidup (BSH) from Tabung Baitulmal Sarawak (TBS). TBS general manager, Datuk Abang Mohd Shibli Abang Mohd Nailie, said that the programme not only provided

Premier attributes Sarawak’s progress to its dedicated civil service

KUCHING: The strength and dedication of the civil service have been instrumental in Sarawak’s success and remain the driving force behind the state’s progress. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said that Sarawak is fortunate to have a civil service with vibrant culture and strong unity, which