AS you drive south from the gleaming glass towers of Kuching, the landscape begins to shift. The sleek shopping malls of 3rd Mile and the trendy artisan cafes of 7th Mile eventually give way to a familiar, dusty silhouette. Rising above the horizon is the concrete behemoth of the Pan
KUCHING: Local opposition figures and commentators must act responsibly when discussing sensitive issues involving oil and gas ownership, revenue sharing and Sarawak’s constitutional position. Practising lawyer Wejok Tomik warned that irresponsible or politically motivated statements could create unrealistic public expectations and undermine Sarawak’s ongoing efforts to secure its rights through
KUCHING: Batu Lintang assemblyman See Chee How is keeping his political cards close to his chest — at least for now — remaining secretive on whether he will defend the Batu Lintang state seat in the next Sarawak state election. The independent lawmaker, who has represented the constituency for three
KUCHING: The Greater Kuching Coordinated Development Agency (GKCDA) is optimistic that all tourism-related development projects planned within its jurisdiction can be implemented and completed this year. Its chairman Datuk Ik Pahon Joyik said the agency, working closely with relevant government departments and implementing agencies, is confident it is on track
KUCHING: A large portion of the Sarawak Government’s Rural Transformation Programme (RTP) fund allocated to Batu Lintang state assemblyman, See Chee How, has been channelled towards upgrading backyard lanes, pedestrian footpaths and neighbourhood drainage systems. See said this smaller infrastructure projects are often excluded from the federal maintenance allocations under
BINTULU: Petroleum Sarawak Bhd (PETROS) has expanded its residential piped natural gas supply to Taman Saberkas Jaya here, with household connections completed in December 2025. The development marks the second residential area in Bintulu to receive direct piped natural gas, following the launch of the Sungai Plan residential gas supply
KUCHING: Former Law Minister Datuk Zaid Ibrahim should stop attacking Sarawak’s autonomies and constitutional rights that define Malaysia’s partnership. Practising lawyer Wejok Tomik said Sarawak’s immigration autonomy is not a political tool but a fundamental constitutional right. He explained that this protection exists for “legitimate purposes” as detailed in the Inter-Governmental Committee
KUCHING: Bau town is undergoing significant infrastructure upgrades with a few multi-million ringgit road projects financed by the Sarawak government aimed at improving connectivity, safety and reducing traffic congestion. The projects will transform key routes into JKR R3 standard roads or dual carriageways and better link Bau to the Pan
KUCHING: The Greater Kuching Coordinated Development Agency (GKCDA) is seen as a “game changer” in driving balanced and sustainable development across 10 state constituencies under its jurisdiction. The agency’s establishment, which reflects the Sarawak government’s strong commitment to ensuring that development is not only concentrated in urban centres but also
KUCHING: Plans are afoot to promote the scenic Bengoh Dam Trail in Upper Penerissen as a must-visit tourism destination. It is scheduled to undergo structured development to this end and also regulated as a designated area for locals to generate sustainable income from the growing tourism sector. The initiative aims