Sarawak’s role in shaping unity in perspective
KUCHING: The Head of State, Tun Pehin Sri Dr Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar, reflected on the nation’s formation and the state’s enduring role in shaping unity, economic growth and global relevance. In his Malaysia Day 2025 message, he began by honouring September 16, 1963 as a defining date when the Federation of Malaya, Sabah, Sarawak […]
92 Chinese primary schools in Sarawak equipped with smart classrooms
MIRI: A total of 92 out of the 182 Chinese primary schools (SJKC) in Sarawak have been equipped with smart classroom facilities as part of efforts to accelerate digital education transformation in the state. Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Dr Sim Kui Hian said digital technology in classrooms was no longer an option but a necessity […]
Pantu Benevolent Society building set for RM200,000 upgrade
PANTU: The Pantu Benevolent Society building is set to undergo infrastructure upgrades worth about RM200,000 under the Simanggang constituency’s 2027 Rural Transformation Programme (RTP), aimed at improving convenience and safety for the local community. Education, Innovation and Talent Development Deputy Minister, Datuk Francis Harden Hollis, said the proposed project includes upgrading the parking area and […]
B15 implementation will not affect cooking oil supply, food industry
KUALA LUMPUR: The implementation of increasing the biodiesel blend to B15 will not affect the supply of cooking oil and the domestic food industry because the additional palm oil usage only represents about 1.5 per cent of the country’s total palm oil supply. Deputy Plantation and Commodities Minister, Datuk Seri Huang Tiong Sii, said that based […]
Borneo 100 Triathlon eyes ‘race-cation’ future
KUCHING: More than just a race, the Borneo 100 Triathlon is being positioned as a “race-cation” experience, with organisers aiming to combine world-class competition with the scenery, culture and hospitality that Sarawak has to offer. Following the successful staging of its inaugural edition at Sematan Palm Beach Resort on Sunday (June 21), organisers are already […]
Sarawak Energy urges public to report on streetlight vandalism
KUCHING: A series of streetlight vandalism incidents across Kuching has caused significant damage to public infrastructure, prompting renewed calls for community vigilance and cooperation. Sarawak Energy reported that 14 vandalism cases involving stolen and damaged streetlight cables and equipment have been recorded in Kuching since January this year. “Streetlight vandalism is not merely damage to […]
Around 2,000 more doctors needed for healthcare expansion
KUCHING: Sarawak will need around 2,000 more doctors in the coming years to support its expanding healthcare network, particularly with the establishment of new cardiac centres in Sibu and Miri. Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Dr Sim Kui Hian said the shortage of medical professionals remains one of the state’s biggest challenges in delivering quality healthcare […]
Regional scout leaders unite at Borneo ATAS Gathering
KUCHING: Sarawak marks another milestone in its scouting history by hosting the Borneo Association of Top Achiever Scouts (ATAS) Gathering II 2026 for the first time, bringing together holders of scouting’s highest awards from across the region. The gathering, organised by Persaudaraan Pengakap Raja Malaysia (PPRM) Sarawak Branch, assembled Queen’s Scouts, King’s Scouts, Baden-Powell Award […]
Turbo Fitness donates essential items worth RM6,000 to NGO
KUCHING: Local fitness centre Turbo Fitness has extended its community outreach efforts by contributing essential items worth RM6,000 to Hope Place Kuching. The contribution was presented recently by Turbo Fitness owner, Melvin Lee, who continues supporting the welfare organisation’s mission of assisting underserved families across Kuching. Hope Place founder, Kelvin Wan, said the organisation greatly […]
MyPRIDE Fair helps former inmates through entrepreneurship
MIRI: The MyPRIDE Fair Sarawak Zone 2026 is providing a platform to showcase products and skills developed by prison inmates while raising public awareness on the importance of giving former inmates a second chance to rebuild their lives through entrepreneurship. The fair, held at PermyMall today (June 25) was officiated by Deputy Minister for Youth, […]
Large-scale immigration operations net 100 offenders
BINTULU: One hundred foreign nationals were rounded up in large-scale immigration operations after authorities uncovered multiple immigration violations during coordinated raids at eight locations across the district. The two-day operations were jointly carried out by the Bintulu Immigration Division and the Marine Police Force (PPM) Region 5 Bintulu under ‘Ops Selera’, ‘Ops Gegar’ and ‘Ops […]