SARAWAK conferred the Pingat Perwira Negeri (PPN) on three former police officers this year, which was driven by a long-standing commitment to recognise those who fought directly against communist insurgents in the 1970s. Head of State, Tun Pehin Sri Dr Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar, said the state award was created
KUCHING: Padawan Municipal Council (MPP) is focusing on widening smaller drains in flood-prone areas as part of ongoing efforts to curb sudden water level rises during prolonged rainy periods. MPP chairman Cr Tan Kai said several drainage stretches around Batu Kawa have been upgraded through excavation works carried out with
THE United Association of the Boards of Management of the Aided Chinese Primary Schools Sarawak said the effectiveness of the National Education Development Plan (RPN) 2026 – 2035 must be judged by how well it addresses realities on the ground, particularly in Sarawak’s schools. Its president, Datuk Jonathan Chai, who
KUCHING: Dewan Bandaraya Kuching Utara (DBKU) is enhancing the city’s image as a clean, beautiful and sustainable city through a large-scale mural project depicting 35 years of the city’s history from 1990. The mural, which is themed around the development of the Kuching Waterfront, highlights the area’s evolution across different
KUCHING: Sarawak is strengthening its push towards a more competitive, resilient and inclusive economy, supported by strong trade performance and sustained investor confidence in recent years. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said the state is focused on improving key fundamentals that attract long-term investments, including infrastructure,
KUCHING: Head of State (TYT) Tun Pehin Sri Dr Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar and his wife, Toh Puan Datuk Patinggi Fauziah Mohd Sanusi, attended the Affin Group Market Outlook & Chinese New Year Celebration 2026 held at the Sheraton Hotel on Thursday. They were welcomed by Deputy Premier Datuk Amar
KUCHING: The Society for Cancer Advocacy and Awareness Kuching (SCAN) held its sixth Sarawak Patients Organisation Knowledge Exchange (SPOKE) programme recently, bringing together non-governmental organisations (NGOs), healthcare professionals and agencies to strengthen cancer care support in Sarawak, with a focus on simplifying access to financial aid. SCAN said the programme
KUCHING: PETRONAS, through its social impact arm, Yayasan PETRONAS, has distributed 1,150 care packages to Sarawak as part of a nationwide flood relief effort, with 950 packages already channelled to temporary evacuation centres (PPS) across several divisions as of January 12. The company said the initiative is part of a
SIBU: Sibu Hospital is seeking the next-of-kin or family members of an unidentified Chinese female patient currently receiving treatment at the hospital. The hospital said the patient was admitted to the Women’s Orthopaedic Ward (Hybrid ICU) last Tuesday, but no family members have visited her since her admission. According to
KUCHING: Ahmad Selihin Che Said, previously the Deputy Director (Operations) of the Rural Water Supply Department (JBALB), has been appointed as the department’s new director and will officially assume duties effective January 15. He replaces Datuk Awang Mohammad Fadillah Awang Redzuan, who served as JBALB director from January 2, 2024