Wednesday, 18 March 2026

Author: Sharifah Nong Jasima

Bigger Cabinet vital to manage complexities of modern governance

SARAWAK must expand its State Cabinet to cope with rapidly growing socio-economic demands and structural governance challenges. Tebedu assemblyman Dr Simon Sinang Bada said this while debating in support of the Constitution of Sarawak (Amendment) Bill 2025 at the DUN sitting on Monday. He said the state’s development landscape has

DBKU attains international stature at LivCom 2025

KUCHING: Kuching North City Hall (DBKU) won two prestigious honours at the International Awards for Liveable Communities (LivCom Awards) 2025 in Istanbul, Turkey. DBKU received the Silver Award in the Whole City category at the awards held from November 18 to 21. The award is in recognition of major cities

Kembali Retreat helps Malaysians fight burnout

KUCHING: As mental exhaustion, workplace stress, and multi-role burnout continue to rise across Malaysia, The Care Circle has expanded its psychological support initiatives to Sarawak, introducing a suite of programmes designed to help individuals rediscover balance, identity, and emotional resilience. The Care Circle, founded on psychological principles and built by

Early digital exposure fuels school bullying

KUCHING: The rise in bullying cases in schools is closely linked to early exposure to violent and inappropriate online content, says mental health advocates. They warn that children today are becoming increasingly desensitised to aggression due to unrestricted access to social media. Rene Low, co-founder of The Care Circle, said

Singapore firm partners Sarawak on indigenous essential oils

KUCHING: A Singapore-based wellness company known for turning traditional soy sauce into cutting-edge skincare and cancer microbiome research is now partnering with Sarawak to take the state’s rainforest heritage to the world through a new essential oils brand, Trove Borneo. KITKOJI Pte Ltd, led by its chief executive officer, Ken

W.I.R.A empowers rural women via leadership

KUCHING: More than 460 women from 58 villages across Lundu and Opar took part in the W.I.R.A (Women of Inspiration, Realisation & Action) Programme, a two-day initiative aimed at strengthening knowledge, leadership and sustainable livelihood development among rural women. The programme, organised by Pertubuhan Pembangunan Insan Sarawak (PPIS) in collaboration

Kuching Vocational College’s Graceheildis Fara Addylin earns Director’s Special Award

KUCHING: Top accounting student Graceheildis Fara Addylin has been named recipient of the prestigious Director’s Special Award at the Malaysian Vocational Certificate (SVM) Graduation Ceremony 2025, recognising her as the best overall graduate across all eight academic programmes at Kolej Vokasional (KV) Kuching. The award, presented to the top overall

171 Kolej Vokasional students graduate with vocational certificates

KUCHING: A total of 171 students from Kolej Vokasional Kuching (KV Kuching) were awarded the Malaysian Vocational Certificate (SVM) 2025 at the college’s convocation ceremony, which celebrated academic achievement, parental support and the role of TVET in nation-building. Deputy Minister for Education, Innovation and Talent Development, Datuk Francis Harden Hollis,

Malaysia LNG receives prestigious Pinnacle Award

KUCHING: Malaysia LNG Sdn Bhd emerged as the top honouree at the inaugural Customer Centric Awards organised by Bintulu Port Holdings Bhd (BPHB), receiving the prestigious Pinnacle Award in recognition of its outstanding partnership, loyalty and excellence. The awards, introduced as part of BPHB’s Customer Appreciation Night 2025 held at

Empowering persons with disabilities through awareness

SERIAN: Communities at all levels are called upon to support persons with disabilities (PwDs) through greater awareness, empathy and shared responsibility. Minister for Education, Innovation and Talent Development (MEITD) Datuk Seri Roland Sagah Wee Inn, commended the Sarawak Welfare Department (JKM) and Serian Division Welfare Office for successfully organising the