KUALA LUMPUR: Sarawak Energy has been recognised for environmental excellence at the Prime Minister’s Hibiscus Award (PMHA) 2024/2025, with several of its power generation facilities receiving top honours for environmental performance. At the awards ceremony held here on Jan 27, Bakun Hydroelectric Plant received the Excellent Achievement in Environmental Performance
KUCHING: Efforts to make local councils child-friendly under the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) framework are a key component of Sarawak’s broader nation-building agenda, rather than a standalone initiative. Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Dr Sim Kui Hian said the recognition of six out of seven councillors as candidates under the
KUCHING: Swinburne Sarawak Women in STEM Day 2026 was held at Swinburne University of Technology Sarawak today (Feb 5), highlighting the critical role of women in driving sustainable, innovative and inclusive solutions for society. The event, themed ‘Her Voice in STEM: Driving Sustainable Solutions for a Better World’, brought together
KUCHING: Sarawak has recorded a significant reduction in teenage pregnancy cases, with a 11.5 per cent decline in 2025, surpassing the state’s annual target of a 10 per cent reduction. Women, Early Childhood and Community Well-being Development Minister Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah, said the decline reflected sustained, multi-agency interventions implemented
KUCHING: The 80th birthday of Head of State,Tun Pehin Sri Dr Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar, was celebrated in an atmosphere of joy and warmth by his immediate family and the leadership of the Sarawak government. The dinner celebration took place aboard The Royal Kuching River Cruise, set against the scenic
KUCHING: Repair works on a major water pipeline supplying large parts of Kuching and Petra Jaya have been completed, with follow-up infrastructure strengthening now underway to prevent similar incidents in the future. Batu Kitang state assemblyman, Datuk Lo Khere Chiang, said the damaged pipeline, a critical main line supplying treated
KUCHING: The Borneo International Consumers Expo (BICE) 2026 serves as an important platform to strengthen consumer awareness, combat online scams and support local and regional businesses, said Batu Kitang state assemblyman, Datuk Lo Khere Chiang, at the Metrocity Convention Centre here today. Lo said consumers today face increasing challenges, particularly
KUCHING: Failure to submit progress reports on approved projects remains a major concern in the administration of state funding for houses of worship. Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas said recipients of funds under the Unit for Other Religions (UNIFOR) must use the approved allocations in accordance with the
KUCHING: Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof has called for stronger public understanding of the Malaysia Agreement 1963 (MA63). This is because it remains central to preserving the spirit of Malaysia and safeguarding the constitutional rights of Sarawak and Sabah, he said. He said many Malaysians, including some Members
TODAY marks two years since Tun Pehin Sri Dr Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar officially assumed office as the eighth Yang di-Pertua Negeri of Sarawak. Since January 26, 2024, the Astana Negeri has been guided by a Head of State whose leadership reflects a rare blend of intellect, experience and approachability.