KUCHING: Sarawak continues to strengthen its arts, culture and creative education ecosystem, recognising their role in driving innovation, fostering social cohesion and enhancing tourism appeal. This commitment was reflected through the second edition of the Sarawak International Art Camp (SIAC), which brought together local and international artists in a platform
KUCHING: Continuous monitoring measures are in place at Niah National Park to ensure visitor safety and prevent future flood impact, says Deputy Minister for Urban Planning, Land Administration and Environment, Datuk Len Talif Salleh. He said that visitor safety and comfort are always a priority, not only at Niah National
KUCHING: About 210 trees were planted across seven zones in the Darul Hana Housing area today as part of the Sustainability Within, Green Earth Beyond 2025 programme to promote environmental sustainability. Deputy Minister for Urban Planning, Land Administration and Environment, Datuk Len Talif Salleh, said this positive initiative aimed to
KUCHING: The Sarawak Government will equip 369 Chinese primary school classrooms with smart TVs under the RM5-million Phase One rollout. Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Dr Sim Kui Hian said the funding, channelled through the Sarawak Chinese Schools Consultative Committee, aims to upgrade teaching and learning by introducing digital tools into
MIRI: The MADANI Adopted Village (KAM) project in Kampung Piasau Utara costing RM1 million has been completed successfully with scope adjustments to maximise impact and benefit the entire community. Digital Ministry secretary-general Fabian Bigar said the initiative is one of the government’s efforts to ensure balanced development between urban and
SIMANGGANG: The state government is planning to construct a new RM15 million service centre in the Batu Lintang area near Sri Aman. Deputy Minister for Education, Innovation and Talent Development II (Talent Development), Datuk Francis Harden Hollis said that the construction of the service centre is necessary as the Batu
MIRI: Two Temporary Evacuation Centres (PPS) in Subis District will be opened following floods in several villages in the Bekenu, Sibuti, Niah, and Suai areas due to continuous rain since early morning (Dec 9). According to the Subis District Disaster Management Committee, Suai Secondary School (SMK Suai) will begin operating
KUCHING: The Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) has issued warnings for heavy rain, thunderstorms, and strong winds for 11 areas in Sarawak. The warning, affects Kuching (Bau and Kuching), Serian, Samarahan, Sri Aman, Betong (Pusa, Betong, and Saratok), Sarikei (Pakan and Julau), and Limbang. According to the department’s Facebook and website,
KUCHING: The Silent Run 5.0 is set to return in 2026 to empower deaf athletes while mobilising participants across four locations in the state to raise funds and promote social unity. Organising chairman and Sarawak Deaf Sports Association (SSDeaf) treasurer Victor Hii said the fun-themed run is organised by the
KUCHING: Sarawak’s architectural identity must be understood as a living, evolving expression of its people and culture, not a static symbol confined to the past. Ar. Mitchell Tony Mos, principal of Mitchell Mos Architect and a lecturer on Malaysian Architecture and Heritage at Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM), emphasised that identity