Thursday, 29 January 2026

Author: Sarah Hafizah Chandra

SBC to host talk on food authenticity in January

KUCHING: The Sarawak Biodiversity Centre (SBC) will host its next Sarawak Biodiversity Insights talk on Jan 9, 2026, focusing on analytical technologies used to determine and ensure food provenance, authenticity and quality. The session, titled Analytical Technologies for Determining and Ensuring Food Provenance, Authenticity and Quality, will be delivered by

21 new international flights added to spur tourism for VM2026

KUCHING: Malaysia is set to introduce 21 new international flight routes starting this month until mid-January next year as part of its preparations for Visit Malaysia (VM) 2026, a move expected to add nearly 14,000 weekly passenger capacity into the country. Tourism, Arts and Culture Minister Datuk Seri Tiong King

Air connectivity with 3,342 weekly international flights

KUCHING: Malaysia now has direct air connectivity to 126 cities across 37 countries and territories, with more than 3,343 international flights carrying up to 674,000 passengers into 13 cities every week. Tourism, Arts and Culture Minister Datuk Seri Tiong King said ASEAN remains the largest contributor, with 1,799 direct flights

State polls likely after Gawai, says political pundit

KUCHING: Sarawak’s next state election is likely to be held in the second half of next year after the Gawai celebrations, rather than in early 2027, opined political observer Datuk Peter Minos. Based on his observations, Minos said July or August next year would be a desirable window as it

MASwings shares Christmas cheer with travellers ahead of AirBorneo transition

KOTA KINABALU: The spirit of Christmas was shared with travellers at Kota Kinabalu International Airport (KKIA) on Thursday (Dec 25) as MASwings staff together with ground personnel carried out a festive ground activation to spread holiday cheer among passengers. Passengers on selected flights were greeted with festive wishes and specially

Tiong calls for unity, tolerance and responsible governance in year-end message

KUCHING: Tourism, Arts and Culture Minister Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing has called on Malaysians to embrace unity, kindness and responsible governance as the year draws to a close, saying the Christmas season and the approaching New Year offer an important moment for reflection and renewal. In his Christmas and

Anwar reaffirms Sarawak as Malaysia’s future economic powerhouse

KUCHING: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has reaffirmed Sarawak’s position as Malaysia’s future economic powerhouse, saying the state continues to play a central role in the nation’s economic transformation under the Malaysia MADANI agenda. In a series of infographics shared on his official platforms, Anwar said strategic development, high-quality

KDJA affirms responsible representation of media welfare

KUCHING: The Kuching Division Journalists Association (KDJA) has issued a clarification following public discussion and recent remarks by an opposition lawmaker concerning the state government’s one-off financial assistance incentive for media practitioners. The statement comes after Pending assemblywoman Violet Yong suggested that the state government consider providing a one-off RM700

ACS calls for unity, peace and harmony in Christmas message

KUCHING: The Association of Churches in Sarawak (ACS) has called on Sarawakians and Malaysians to continue upholding unity, mutual trust and harmony. In its Christmas message, ACS chairman Rev. Datuk Danald Jute said religious celebrations should serve as bridges that strengthen understanding rather than create division. He also said Christmas,

KDC Motorsport Club President to Represent Sarawak at D1GP Thailand

KUCHING: KDC Motorsport Club president Lee Kwok Yih, better known as Fish Lee, will represent Sarawak at the internationally renowned D1 Grand Prix (D1GP) Thailand Round 5 and Round 6. The event is scheduled to take place from Dec. 26 to 28 in Buriram, Thailand. D1GP is recognised as one