KUCHING: At the Indonesian Consulate’s Christmas celebration in Kuching, Indonesians from different parts of the country shared their experiences of celebrating Christmas away from home, speaking about unity, gratitude and finding a sense of belonging in Sarawak. Lee Khay Seng, 55, from Surabaya Sarawak is peaceful, with strong unity among
KUCHING: The Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) government remains committed to development, with the 2026 Sarawak budget continuing the trend of allocating the majority of funds to development projects. “The 2026 budget, like all previous budgets, allocates about 60 to 70 percent for development against 30 to 40 percent for recurrent
KUCHING: Sarawak is continuing efforts to position itself as a key player in the ASEAN economy for the upcoming year. said the state will leverage its natural resources and strategic initiatives to drive sustainable growth and human capital development. “Becoming a leading economy in ASEAN is a tall order but
KUCHING: Premier Datuk Patingi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg has reminded Sarawakians of the state’s long-standing practice of unity despite differences in religion, ethnicity, and culture. In his Christmas message for 2025, he pointed out that the spirit of ‘Segulai Sejalai’ is not merely a phrase but a way
KUCHING: Sarawak is increasingly demonstrating the characteristics of a developed region, supported by steady economic growth, modern infrastructure and social progress under the leadership of the Premier of Sarawak. Having said this, Head of State Tun Pehin Sri Dr Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar added although Sarawak has yet to reach
KUCHING: Sarawakians have been urged to enter the New Year 2026 with renewed determination and a stronger spirit, while drawing lessons from the challenges faced over the past year to build a safer, more resilient and prosperous state. In his Christmas 2025 and New Year 2026 message, Head of State
KUCHING: The universal values reflected during Christmas should be embraced and practised in daily life, as they nurture compassion, tolerance and brotherhood that form the foundation of unity in Sarawak. In his Christmas 2025 message, Head of State Tun Pehin Sri Dr Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar said the celebration carries
KUCHING: The Sarawak General Hospital (SGH) Blood Transfusion Services Department has released the schedule for its weekly blood donation campaigns from Dec 22 to 28. According to the schedule, blood donation sessions will be held daily at the HUS Blood Bank and selected external locations across Kuching and Samarahan. At
KUCHING: Hock Seng Lee (HSL) has reported that the main electrical cables supplying power to the La Promenade Christmas Street decorations were cut and stolen overnight, resulting in a power outage at the festive display. In a statement posted on its social media page today, HSL said its security personnel detected
KUCHING: The Kampung Pasir Pandak Family Day organised by Kejiranan Mesra (KJM) Salak has successfully concluded the KJM Salak programme for 2025. According to the Kuching North City Commission (DBKU), the Programme Anjung Kasih PPS ‘Hari Keluarga Kampung Pasir Pandak’ was held on Sunday (Dec 21) at the Kampung Pasir