KUCHING: Sarawak Public Works Department (JKR) director Datuk Dr Cassidy Morris paid a surprise visit to the Jalan Matang construction and upgrading project site on Monday (Jan 26) to assess work progress and traffic management conditions in the area. The visit was aimed at ensuring that traffic flow remains a
KUCHING: Sarawak is in line for a lift from Malaysia’s 2026 growth catalysts, with tourism and renewable energy activity both highlighted as potential supports for the state. AFFIN Group’s Chief Economist, Alan Tan, said Sarawak’s outlook is supported by its 2025 tourism position and by investment activity that includes renewable
KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) has foiled an attempt to move RM2.4 million in cash, linked to its probe into suspected cartel activity concerning Malaysian Army procurement tenders. MACC Chief Commissioner, Tan Sri Azam Baki, said the cash was intercepted as it was being transferred between two residences
ISTANBUL: Turkish First Lady Emine Erdogan on Friday said the Palestinians believe in a Gaza that will rise from the ashes, adding that “we believe it too.” According to Anadolu Ajansi, Emine Erdogan’s remarks came at the opening of the Kalanlar (The Remnants) Palestine Exhibition, organised in collaboration with the Kalyon
SEREMBAN: The main suspect in the case of the discovery of a woman’s body in a bag buried in a house in Kampung Batu 4, Pedas, Rembau on Thursday, has been remanded for seven days starting today. Negeri Sembilan deputy police chief SAC Muhammad Idzam Jaafar said the remand order
KUCHING: The Sarawak Commercial Photographic Association (SCPA) is set to launch Sarawak’s first statewide Aerodance-driven community tour next year, promoting wellness, and fostering community engagement across four major cities and towns. The ‘Sarawak Sunrise Aerodance 2026’ tour will kick off in Miri on April 19, followed by Bintulu on May
LUBOK ANTU: Two persons, including a woman, were arrested during an anti-drug operation at Batu Angus, Engkilili on Wednesday. The operation, carried out by Lubok Antu IPD’s Task Force team under ‘Op Tapis Khas’, led to the seizure of seven transparent plastic packets containing crystal-like substances believed to be methamphetamine
KUCHING: Regular blood donors are urging more members of the public, especially those who are eligible, to step forward and contribute to the Sarawak General Hospital’s (SGH) Blood Bank to ensure a stable supply for patients in need. During a donation drive at SGH on Thursday, long-time and newer donors
KUCHING: The Magistrate’s Court here on Thursday fined a mechanic RM5,000, in default 14 months in prison, for deliberately damaging his ex-girlfriend’s Perodua Aruz vehicle last Saturday. Boon Soon Fok, 26, pleaded guilty before Magistrate Mason Jaro Lenya Barayan after the charge was read to him by a court interpreter.
KUCHING: Sustainability, creativity and culture define the journey of Mohamad Kasat Bujang Narawi, the man behind Kasat Arca, whose passion for turning discarded metal into meaningful art has earned him national recognition and even a world record. Born in Kampung Pendam, Sadong Jaya, and now residing in Jalan Sungai Bilis,