Wednesday, 18 March 2026

Author: Rasheeqa Bahida

Sarawak Energy donates dialysis machine to Miri Hospital

MIRI: Sarawak Energy has donated a haemodialysis machine to Miri Hospital to strengthen dialysis treatment capacity in northern Sarawak. The contribution forms part of the company’s RM225,000 allocation to Sarawak Badan Amal Tenaga Isteri-Isteri (SABATI) for the procurement of haemodialysis machines for hospitals statewide. Sarawak Energy’s Senior Vice-President for Corporate

16 apprentices complete Sarawak Metro’s SEED Programme

KUCHING: Sarawak Metro Sdn Bhd recently celebrated the graduation of 16 apprentices from its Young Talent Programme (YTP), strengthening the pool of local engineering talent for the state’s public transport industry. The graduates, from the programme’s third cohort, have completed a rigorous two-year apprenticeship under Sarawak Metro’s Socio-Economic Enhancement Development

Sarawak Scout Council urged to remain impactful with unity commitment

KUCHING: The Sarawak Scout Council must move beyond mere planning and commit to a “covenant of unity” to ensure the movement’s mission remains impactful for the youth throughout 2026. President of the Sarawak Scout Council, Tan Sri Datuk Sri William Mawan Ikom, stressed that leadership within the movement requires a

Premier holds sole authority over State Cabinet, portfolios, elections

KUCHING: Decisions on State Cabinet size, ministerial portfolios and any future restructuring remain the prerogative of the Sarawak Premier. Minister for Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts, Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah, said matters such as whether ministries would be merged, separated or newly introduced were best left to

Develop Borneo Highlands efficiently with a corporate mindset

KUCHING: Tourism projects in Sarawak must adopt a corporate mindset to attract investors and capitalise on market opportunities. Minister for Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts, Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah, singled out Borneo Highlands as a strategic tourism asset that could thrive if developed efficiently. He warned that

Four illegal money-lending suspects arrested, resolving paint-splashing cases

MIRI: The arrest of four men suspected of involvement in an illegal money lending syndicate has enabled police to resolve several paint-splashing cases reported in the Miri district since the start of the year. District Police chief, Mohd Farhan Lee Abdullah, said all the local suspects, aged between 24 and

1,000 books to be delivered to Kampung Rajang by D’Drift 2026 team

KUCHING: The D’Drift 2026 team will deliver 1,000 books to Kampung Rajang in Belawai as part of the fifth edition of its ‘Bless Rural Children with Your Books’ initiative. The books, that were handed over today in conjunction with the ‘D’Drift 2026: Tracing Stories Along the Coastal Road’ programme organised

D’Drift 2026 launched to promote Sarawak as unique tourism destination

KUCHING: DayakDaily has launched the seventh edition of its annual travel writing initiative, D’Drift 2026: Tracing Stories Along the Coastal Road, reaffirming its commitment to promoting Sarawak as a unique tourism destination. The flag-off ceremony was officiated by Minister for Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts, Datuk Seri Abdul Karim

Spirit of lunar new year tradition endures amidst changing lifestyle

AS families continue to observe traditional Chinese New Year customs, many are finding ways to preserve the meaning behind age-old practices while adapting them to modern realities. For 40-year-old teacher, Vincent Ling Su Kieng, the celebration remains deeply rooted in symbolism, family unity and cultural identity. “Chinese New Year is

PEWANI UiTM provides platform supporting women empowerment  

KUCHING: The Women’s Association (PEWANI) of Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM) Sarawak Branch has been lauded for its commitment to providing a platform that supports women through development programmes and leadership opportunities. Wife of Sarawak Head of State, Toh Puan Datuk Patinggi Fauziah Mohd Sanusi, emphasised that such platforms are vital