MELBOURNE: Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Dr Sim Kui Hian has described the Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre in Melbourne as a world-class institution and a strong source of inspiration for Sarawak’s own cancer care ambitions. He said his recent visit to the cancer centre provided valuable insights that could guide Sarawak’s
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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,