KUCHING: The Women’s Wing of Parti Rakyat Sarawak (PRS) has expressed full support for the Sarawak government’s petition before the Federal Court seeking judicial determination on the constitutional validity and continued applicability of three federal petroleum laws in relation to the state. The petition concerns the Petroleum Development Act 1974,
KUCHING: Kuching South City Council (MBKS) mayor Datuk Wee Hong Seng has voiced support for the Sarawak Government’s decision to file a petition in the Federal Court seeking constitutional clarification on the applicability of three federal petroleum laws in the state. The petition concerns the Petroleum Development Act 1974, the
KUCHING: People converging at crowded places, in particular Ramadan bazaars, have been advised to wear face masks as a precautionary measure following concerns over the recent spread of tuberculosis (TB). Deputy Minister in the Sarawak Premier’s Department Datuk Dr Abdul Rahman Junaidi said the advisory comes in the wake of
KUCHING: Sri Aman will host the Sarawak-level Nuzul Al-Quran 2026 with an estimated 1,200 to 1,500 people expected to gather at the Bandar Sri Aman Mosque. According to the Deputy Minister in the Premier’s Department (Islamic Affairs), Datuk Dr Abdul Rahman Junaidi, preparations are underway to ensure the smooth running
KUCHING: In keeping with the spirit of Ramadan, Hotel Samudra brought warmth to the community by distributing 300 packets of its signature bubur pedas to the public around its compound. According to the Samudra Hotel’s operations manager, Khairul Syafiq, the bubur pedas distribution programme has been conducted since 2019. “However,
BINTANGOR: The Chinese New Year 2026 celebration jointly organised by the Meradong state assemblyman’s Service Centre and the Sarawak United People’s Party (SUPP) Meradong Branch was held in a spirit of harmony and unity at the Bintangor Community Hall. The event was attended by Meradong state assemblyman, Datuk Ding Kuong
KUCHING: The Village Development and Security Committees (JKKK) must strengthen data collection and community coordination to ensure more effective welfare delivery and poverty eradication efforts, said Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Amar Fadillah Yusof. Fadillah said that accurate, up-to-date village-level data is crucial to addressing socio-economic challenges. “We need proper data.
KUCHING: The federal government is drafting new legislation to address illegal online gambling amid growing concerns over its social impact, particularly on younger generations. Deputy Prime Minister, Datuk Amar Fadillah Yusof, said the proposed law may be tabled in the upcoming Parliamentary sitting, either as a standalone Act or incorporated
KUCHING: The recruitment of non-education graduates as teachers will be subject to strict screening by the Education Service Commission (SPP), amid concerns over the placement of trained education graduates. Minister for Education, Innovation and Talent Development (MEITD), Datuk Seri Roland Sagah Wee Inn, said recruitment policy is determined by the
KUCHING: Angkatan Zaman Mansang Sarawak (AZAM) stepped up its digital transformation agenda with the organisation of the Canva Training 101 at the AZAM Complex on Thursday (Feb 12). The workshop gathered 30 participants from across the AZAM ecosystem, including board members, management and staff, members of the organisation, and youth