Sunday, 22 March 2026

Author: Sharifah Nong Jasima

MBKS never neglects its responsibilities

KUCHING: Mayor of Kuching South City Council (MBKS), Datuk Wee Hong Seng has strongly refuted recent allegations that MBKS failed to carry out its duties, particularly concerning a drainage project at Lorong Kedandi 2. While speaking to the media, Wee addressed claims circulating on social media that someone had secured

722 Walk unites Kuching councils for Sarawak Day

KUCHING: The three local councils of Kuching, Kuching South City Council (MBKS), Kuching North City Hall (DBKU), and Padawan Municipal Council (MPP) have come together to co-organise the first-ever 722 Walk in celebration of Sarawak Day, in a landmark show of unity. MBKS Mayor, Datuk Wee Hong Seng, expressed gratitude

Sarikei to host Sarawak-level National Day

KUCHING: Sarikei has been selected as the host venue for the Sarawak-level National Day 2025 celebration, scheduled to take place on Sunday, August 31, 2025. This was announced by Minister for Women, Childhood and Community Wellbeing Development, Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah, who is also the Minister-In-Charge for coordinating this year’s

Sarawak to celebrate Women’s Day on Aug 2

KUCHING: Sarawak Women’s Day 2025 (HW25) will be celebrated on Aug 2, with this year’s theme focusing on ‘Diversity, Equality, Equity and Inclusivity’ (D2EI). The celebration, which will recognise women’s contributions across multiple sectors, will be held for the first time at the Dewan Santapan, Level 1, Sarawak Legislative Assembly

Compassion behind baby hatch, not promoting out-of-wedlock pregnancies

KUCHING: The state government is pressing on with efforts to set up baby hatch facilities in Sarawak in its mission to protect lives. The initiative is a humanitarian effort to save lives, not to promote out-of-wedlock pregnancies or baby abandonment, said Women, Children and Community Well-being Development Minister, Datuk Seri

Baby hatches ensure safety, not stigma

KUCHING: Minister for Women, Children and Community Wellbeing Development Sarawak, Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah has reaffirmed the state government’s commitment to expand baby hatch facilities in Sarawak, saying that the initiative is a humanitarian effort to save lives, not to promote out-of-wedlock pregnancies or baby abandonment. Fatimah addressed the recent

11 reappointed as Premier’s political secretaries

KUCHING: Eleven individuals were sworn in for reappointment as political secretaries to the Premier of Sarawak. Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas witnessed the swearing-in ceremony during a ceremony held at the Dewan Santapan, Sarawak Legislative Assembly (DUN) on Monday (July 7). This reappointment serves as recognition of their

Smaller constituencies, bigger impact for rural voters, says Repok rep

THE Dewan Undangan Negeri (Composition of Membership) Bill, 2025, received strong backing from Repok assemblyman, Datuk Seri Huang Tiong Sii, who said the proposed increase in the number of Sarawak state assembly seats is vital to ensure fairer and more effective representation, particularly for the state’s vast and remote constituencies.

Redelineation Bill key to fair representation

THE Dewan Undangan Negeri (Composition of Membership) Bill, 2025, proposing an increase in Sarawak state assembly seats from 82 to 99, is crucial for ensuring fairer representation and balanced development across Sarawak’s vast constituencies, said Tupong assemblyman, Datuk Fazzruddin Abdul Rahman. In support of the Bill, Fazzruddin said it reflected

Assembly expansion plugs rural gaps

THE increase in the number of State Legislative Assembly seats will enable more accurate and effective distribution of development resources, helping to bridge the longstanding gap between urban and rural communities. Royston Valentine (GPS-Tellian) said constituencies can be divided into more focused and specific polling districts, allowing elected representatives to