Wednesday, 18 March 2026

Author: Rasheeqa Bahida

Integrity must go beyond slogans

KUCHING: Sarawak continues to strengthen its commitment to integrity and good governance through close collaboration with the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC), academia, and the private sector under the National Anti-Corruption Strategy (NACS) 2024-2028 framework. Deputy Minister in the Premier’s Department (Integrity and Ombudsman), Datuk Dr Juanda Jaya, said the state

Sarawak sets national benchmark for anti-corruption reforms

KUCHING: Sarawak’s firm commitment to integrity and transparent governance has set a national benchmark in Malaysia’s anti-corruption drive. Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission’s (MACC) Deputy Chief Commissioner (Operations), Datuk Seri Ahmad Khusairi Yahaya, said that Malaysia’s anti-corruption reforms have entered “a decisive new phase”, with more than 20 sub-strategies under the National

Twin brothers, two halves of the same whole

KOTA SAMARAHAN: Identical twins Maximilian Majoi Marcus Linggie and Maximiller Jawa Marcus Linggie, both 23, were among the graduates who took the stage during the sixth session of the 29th Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (UNIMAS) Convocation Ceremony held at DeTAR Putra today. The brothers share more than just a resemblance. They

Sarawak to double its economy to RM282 bln by 2030: Uggah

KOTA SAMARAHAN: Sarawak is on track to double the size of its economy from RM148.2 billion in 2024 to RM282 billion by 2030, driven by the Post Covid-19 Development Strategy (PCDS 2030) and the upcoming 13th Malaysia Plan (13MP). Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas said the state’s strong

Early Childhood Development Policy in the works to nurture children

KUCHING: The Sarawak Government is developing the Sarawak Early Childhood Development Policy to create a comprehensive framework for nurturing children in the state, said Deputy Minister for Women, Early Childhood and Community Wellbeing Development, Datuk Rosey Yunus. Speaking at the closing of Sarawak Children’s Day 2025 celebration at Plaza Merdeka

Civil society’s unity needed to nurture excellent, successful children

KUCHING: Civil society must unite to nurture a resilient, educated and morally grounded generation that will drive Sarawak’s future progress, said Deputy Women, Early Childhood and Community Wellbeing Development Minister, Datuk Rosey Yunus. Speaking at the Sarawak Children’s Day 2025 celebration at Plaza Merdeka here today, she stressed that raising

Civil servants urged to uphold integrity, strengthen governance

KUCHING: Civil servants must uphold professionalism, integrity and dedication in performing their duties as the backbone of government administration, said Deputy Minister in the Sarawak Premier’s Department (Labour, Immigration and Project Monitoring) Datuk Gerawat Gala. He stressed that the efficiency and commitment of civil servants determine how effectively government policies

Hoan Gallery celebrates four years of artful living

KUCHING: Hoan Gallery marked its fourth anniversary with a showcase celebrating art, architecture and Sarawak’s creative growth at Precinct Grande, La Promenade on Friday night. Gallery representative Ellyza Ezlyn Blaise said that the anniversary coincided with an ongoing exhibition featuring works from past shows, reflecting Hoan Gallery’s creative evolution since

Hoan Gallery marks four years celebrating Sarawakian artistic spirit

KUCHING: Sarawak’s premier art space, Hoan Gallery, celebrated its fourth anniversary on Friday with an evening of art, culture and community supported by its main benefactor, Hock Seng Lee (HSL). The celebration, held at Precinct Grande, La Promenade, featured a retrospective exhibition highlighting the gallery’s major showcases over the years,

Swinburne valedictorian aims to bring global tech skills home

KUCHING: Standing proudly among his peers at Swinburne University of Technology Sarawak’s graduation ceremony, valedictorian Gavin Ng reflected on a four-year journey shaped by discipline, balance and a deep desire to give back to his home state. The 22-year-old, who completed his foundation and degree studies in Computer Science, said