Friday, 30 January 2026

Author: Sarah Hafizah Chandra

Kampung Pasir Pandak Family Day closes KJM Salak Programme for 2025

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

BAP continues in 2026 for 5.2 million students

KUCHING: The Bantuan Awal Persekolahan (BAP) programme will continue in 2026 with a one-off payment of RM150 to be distributed to more than 5.2 million school students nationwide including Form Six students. The Ministry of Education (MOE) said the assistance is aimed at easing the financial burden on families in

Sarawak well-positioned for global energy transition, says Premier

KUCHING: Sarawak is well-positioned to capitalise on the global energy transition as it possesses abundant water resources, hydrogen and deuterium (a stable isotope of hydrogen). Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said these natural advantages place Sarawak in a strong position as countries worldwide shift away from

Premier: Journalists must strengthen analytical skills amid rise of AI and influencers

KUCHING: Sarawak journalists must strengthen their analytical capabilities and uphold credibility as artificial intelligence (AI), social media influencers and rapid technological changes reshape the media landscape. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said the challenges faced by the media today were part of a broader shift affecting

PEWARTA continues drive to support and professionalise Sarawak media

KUCHING: The Persatuan Wartawan Sarawak (PEWARTA) remains committed to championing the welfare and strengthening the professionalism of media practitioners in the state through the implementation of various welfare initiatives, training programmes, and strategic networking efforts. Organising Chairman of the PEWARTA Dinner Wilfred Pilo said the association not only serves as

Malaysia’s Expo 2025 Osaka participation records RM24.45 billion investment potential

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia’s participation at the World Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, Japan, has exceeded expectations, recording potential trade and investment worth RM24.45 billion and attracting 3.52 million visitors to the Malaysia Pavilion. Deputy Prime Minister, Datuk Amar Fadillah Yusof, said the achievement, which is well above initial targets, reflected not

Education as a promise, not a privilege

THE launch of the Sarawak Free Tertiary Education Scheme (FTES) is not merely another item on the government’s policy checklist. It is a defining moment – one that reflects how Sarawak views its people, its priorities and, most importantly, its future. For years, higher education has been framed as the

Free Tertiary Education Scheme milestone for Sarawak youth

KUCHING: The launch of Sarawak’s Free Tertiary Education Scheme (FTES) marks a major milestone in the state’s commitment to developing its future workforce, particularly among young Sarawakians. Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) Youth Vice-Chief, Azizul Annuar Adenan, congratulated Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg for introducing what

Malaysia, Indonesia strengthen cross-border cooperation to combat wildlife trafficking

KUCHING: The Sarawak Forestry Corporation (SFC) recently hosted the Malaysia–Indonesia Cross-Border Cooperation Meeting to enhance joint efforts in combating wildlife trafficking along the border. The meeting brought together seven government agencies and three international non-governmental organisations (NGOs), serving as a strategic platform to coordinate cross-border actions and collaboration. During the

Sarawak Tribune business writer wins CIDB Award for Green Building Series

KUALA LUMPUR: Sarawak Tribune business writer Noor Syahhira Hady emerged as the top winner in the Anugerah Media Cetak & Portal Berita — Laporan Khas Berita category at the Anugerah Media Pembinaan CIDB 2025. The award was presented during the Anugerah Media Pembinaan CIDB 2025 ceremony held in here last