Wednesday, 18 March 2026

Author: Rasheeqa Bahida

Premier to declare open Siniawan Waterfront on Saturday

BAU: The newly completed Siniawan Waterfront will be officially declared opened by Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg this Saturday, announced Serembu assemblyman Miro Simuh. The launch is the highlight of a four-in-one celebration that also includes the 2025 Siniawan Country Music Festival (SCMF), the 185th anniversary

MBKS councillor welcomes Sabah’s recognition of UEC

KUCHING: Kuching South City Council (MBKS) councillor Eric Tay Tze Kok has welcomed Sabah’s move to officially recognise the Unified Examination Certificate (UEC), calling it a milestone that strengthens Malaysia’s commitment to educational diversity. He stressed that education should never be used as a political tool but must uphold its “sacred

Collective community action key to achieving PCDS 2030 goals

KUCHING: With just over 1,500 days left towards the year 2030, Sarawak is racing against time to achieve its Post COVID-19 Development Strategy (PCDS) 2030 goals. Deputy Minister for Youth, Sports and Entrepreneur Development, Datuk Gerald Rentap Jabu, therefore urged all stakeholders to work collectively to drive the state’s agenda

Popular Borneo Raft Safari attracts overwhelming registration

KUCHING: The Borneo Raft Safari 2025 received strong backing from the Padawan Municipal Council (MPP) and Sibu Rural District Council (MDLBS). In a press statement, MPP said that the closing registration would be on October 5 as more than 150 teams have registered thus far. The overwhelming response highlighted the event’s popularity

MASwings honours Malaysia Day together with passengers

KOTA KINABALU, Sabah: MASwings celebrated Malaysia Day with passengers at Kota Kinabalu and Miri airports, reaffirming its role as the ‘Pulse of Borneo’ while celebrating unity in diversity. The airline, which connects Sabah, Sarawak and the Federal Territory of Labuan, created a festive atmosphere as staff greeted arriving travellers and

Kuching’s landmark bridges to be lighted up in gold on Sept 20

KUCHING: The Darul Hana Bridge at Kuching Waterfront will be illuminated in gold on September 20 as part of the global #LightItUpGold campaign, marking Childhood Cancer Awareness Month. Organised by the Sarawak Children’s Cancer Society (SCCS), the initiative aims to raise awareness and show solidarity with children and their families

Mixue Group called to set up SEA supply chain hub

KUCHING: Kuching South City Council (MBKS) Mayor Datuk Wee Hong Seng has called on Mixue Group to consider setting up its Southeast Asian supply chain hub in Kuching, following the opening of Mixue Ice Cream & Tea’s first outlet in East Malaysia. Speaking at the grand opening ceremony at Farley

Over 1,000 new native tree seedlings planted at Sabal Forest Reserve

SIMUNJAN: Over 1,000 new native tree seedlings were planted at the Sabal Forest Reserve today through a joint initiative by the Forest Department Sarawak (FDS), the Land and Survey Department Sarawak and the Malaysian Red Crescent (MRC) Stampin Branch. The tree planting programme also saw the participation of members from

Community involvement crucial for Net Zero Carbon goal

KABONG: Community involvement is key to Sarawak’s commitment to achieve Net Zero Carbon Emissions by 2050, said Kabong assemblyman Datuk Mohd Chee Kadir. He said the state’s Post COVID-19 Development Strategy (PCDS) 2030 had outlined three pillars, namely economic prosperity, social inclusivity and environmental sustainability, with local participation essential to

Unity, inclusivity cornerstone of Sarawak’s progress

KUCHING: The spirit of unity and inclusivity must remain the cornerstone of Sarawak’s progress, said Deputy Minister in the Premier’s Department (Law, MA63 and State-Federal Relations), Datuk Sharifah Hasidah Sayeed Aman Ghazali. Hasidah stressed that Sarawak is a model of religious and cultural harmony, noting that it is the only