Sunday, 14 December 2025

Author: Sharifah Nong Jasima

Unity and political stability behind prosperity, says Sim

KUCHING: Sarawak’s unity and political stability have driven it to prosperity, with transformative growth and more remarkable achievements anticipated by 2030. In making this assertion Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Dr Sim Hui Kian said there is still more to achieve and predicted that by 2030, Sarawak will be even more

JCI Damai hosts Sarawak Installation and Showcase Day

KUCHING: JCI Damai hosted the 2025 JCI Malaysia Area Sarawak Installation and Showcase Day on Jan 11 here, bringing together young leaders and aspiring youth in a celebration of leadership and community development. Kho Teck Wan, Political Secretary to the Sarawak Premier, who attended the event credited JCI Malaysia with

Yayasan Sarawak engages with Chinese schools on study aid

KUCHING: Yayasan Sarawak held a special engagement session on Monday to foster stronger collaboration with independent Chinese schools across Sarawak. Its director, Mersal Abang Rosli, said this special engagement aims to enhance public understanding of Yayasan Sarawak’s role in providing financial aid to Sarawakian students. “We believe that sharing accurate

Yayasan Sarawak debunks social media claims on UEC

KUCHING: Social media claims that the Unified Examination Certificate (UEC) is not recognised in Sarawak were categorically denied here today. Yayasan Sarawak board member, Datuk Richard Wee, said such erroneous information was spread on social media, when, in fact, both the Sarawak government and Yayasan Sarawak fully recognise the UEC

Marking 57th year of charity with community welfare 

KUCHING: The Sarawak Tong Sim Siong Tng Association marked its 57th year of charitable contributions with an event benefitting 250 recipients at its premises. Minister of Women, Childhood and Community Wellbeing Development, Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah, attended the event with the residents at the Sarawak Thong Sim Siang Tng here

Everrise donates household essentials to support Kuching South families

KUCHING: Everrise reaffirmed its commitment to corporate social responsibility (CSR) by donating essential household items to the Kuching South City Council (MBKS) to support underprivileged families in the Kuching South area. Everrise chief executive officer Melody Chum presented the household items to MBKS mayor Datuk Wee Hong Seng at the

Welfare recipients to receive SKAS directly from dept

KUCHING: The Social Welfare Department (JKM) will assist in managing payments for eligible recipients of the Sarawak Basic Needs Assistance (SKAS) under the department. Minister for Women, Childhood and Community Well-being Development, Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah, said eligible recipients who have previously received aid under JKM will automatically receive the

Celebrating World Stray Animal Day together

KUCHING: The Sarawak Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SSPCA), in collaboration with the Community Progressive Organisation Kuching, has announced Pet Walk 2025 in April to raise awareness about the plight of stray animals while promoting animal welfare. According to the President of SSPCA, Datin Dona Drury-Wee, the

Wan Junaidi hosts dinner for Penang TYT  

PENANG: Sarawak Head of State Tun Pehin Sri Dr Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar and his wife Toh Puan Datuk Patinggi Fauziah Mohd Sanusi hosted a dinner for Penang Governor Tun Datuk Seri Utama Ahmad Fuzi Abdul Razak and his wife Toh Puan Datuk Seri Utama Khadijah Mohd Nor. The dinner,

Hopes and aspirations for 2025 under GPS

KUCHING: As Sarawak charts its future, citizens express hopes for continued strong leadership under Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg, the strengthening of parliamentary representation, and steadfast defense of the Malaysia Agreement 1963 (MA63). A comprehensive vision of Sarawakians highlights plans to empower women leaders, prioritize heritage