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Dr Sim opens BIC 5 art festival at Aeroville Mall in Kuching
KUCHING (Sept 12): Creative platforms such as the Borneo Illustration and Creative Festival (BIC) can play a role in Sarawak’s nation-building by giving people, particularly the younger generation, the space to tell Malaysia’s story from the Sarawak perspective. In this regard, Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Dr Sim Kui Hian said creativity should not be viewed [...]
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Dead fish wash up along Sarawak River near Kuching Waterfront
KUCHING (Sept 12): Large numbers of dead fish found along the Sarawak River this morning have raised concerns among residents, with the authorities collecting water and fish samples to determine the cause. The fish were found concentrated along the riverbank near the Kuching Waterfront and Kampung Gersik-Boyan, with some seen surfacing and appearing weak in [...]
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Haze fails to dampen Borderland Music Festival 2026 in Kuching
KUCHING: The haze may have clouded the skies, but it did little to dampen the enthusiasm of festival goers who turned up for Borderland Music Festival 2026 here. Among those attending were music lovers who said their excitement to experience the festival outweighed their concerns over the outdoor conditions, with many choosing to take precautions […]
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9,000 turn up for first night of Borderland Music Festival in Kuching
KUCHING: Around 9,000 music enthusiasts turned up for the first night of the Borderland Music Festival 2026 at Sarawak Cultural Village here on Friday night. The two-day festival, held on Sept 11 and 12, features local and regional music acts, offering festival-goers a night of live performances in the unique setting of Sarawak Cultural Village. […]
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Lo Khere Chiang sets up Neighborhood Watch for Batu 6 residents
KUCHING: Residents in Batu 6 are encouraged to work together with the police, Jabatan Sukarelawan Malaysia (RELA) and community leaders through a Neighborhood Watch group to strengthen security in the area. Batu Kitang assemblyman Datuk Lo Khere Chiang said the group would provide a platform for residents to alert one another and the authorities about […]
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Hamzah Brahim backs EC Sarawak boundary review despite Stakan polling district changes
KOTA SAMARAHAN (Sept 12): Stakan assemblyman Datuk Hamzah Brahim views the electoral boundary review conducted by the Election Commission (EC) positively, despite several polling districts under his area being reallocated to the proposed N23 Samarindah constituency. Expressing confidence in the EC’s methodology and approach in establishing new State Legislative Assembly (DUN) areas, Hamzah said the [...]
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Hamzah: 17 new Sarawak DUN seats will not change GPS service commitment
KUCHING: The proposed creation of 17 new State Legislative Assembly (DUN) seats, including Samarindah, will not alter Gabungan Parti Sarawak’s (GPS) commitment to providing the best services to Sarawakians. Stakan assemblyman Datuk Hamzah Brahim said GPS has always maintained a positive outlook and would not discriminate between areas in providing services, including newly created constituencies. […]
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Stakan assemblyman wants every JKKK to keep fire extinguishers
Stakan assemblyman Datuk Hamzah Brahim has proposed that every Village Development and Security Committee in his constituency be required to keep fire extinguishers at designated spots. Speaking after the Bomba community programme at Dewan Perpaduan Stakan in Taman Samarindah, he said JKKK annual allocations could be diverted from less urgent activities to buy the equipment. He noted there are about 18 JKKKs in the densely populated constituency.
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Kuching retail outlet fire put out after 11 hours
KUCHING (Sept 12): The fire at a retail chain near Jalan Tun Ahmad Zaidi Adruce here was brought under control after firefighters battled the blaze for about 11 hours. The Sarawak Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba) said the fire was fully extinguished at 2.54pm today, after it was reported at about 3.45am. “Firefighters from Batu [...]
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Kuching businesses gear up for Malaysia Day celebration
KUCHING: Malaysia Day is shaping up to be more than a national celebration for local businesses, bringing fresh opportunities for hotels, beauty services and event operators. As Kuching prepares to welcome visitors for the national-level celebration, businesses are anticipating higher demand generated by festive activities, visitor arrivals and the Sept 16 public holiday. The occasion […]
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POCUS bawa kepakaran perubatan terus ke komuniti Sarawak, kata Tiang
BAU, 12 Sept: Penggunaan teknologi Point-of-Care Ultrasound (POCUS) dilihat mampu memperluas akses kepada kepakaran perubatan, khususnya bagi komuniti di Sarawak yang berdepan cabaran geografi dan keterbatasan akses kepada perkhidmatan kesihatan.
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Lelaki ditahan curi kabel di Jalan Tun Datuk Patinggi Abang Haji Muhammad Salahuddin, positif dadah
KUCHING, 12 Sept: Seorang lelaki berusia 37 tahun ditahan polis selepas dipercayai mencuri kabel di Jalan Tun Datuk Patinggi Abang Haji Muhammad Salahuddin di sini, semalam.
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Program KHUAM KPT Prihatin MADANI 2026 di Bau bawa kepakaran hospital pengajar ke komuniti
BAU, 12 Sept: Hospital Pengajar Universiti Awam Malaysia (KHUAM) bukan sekadar berperanan sebagai pusat rawatan, malah turut menjadi platform pendidikan, penyelidikan, inovasi dan pembangunan kepakaran yang memberi manfaat secara langsung kepada masyarakat.
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UNIMAS bawa kepakaran perubatan ke Kampung Bijuray Mogag, Bau
BAU, 12 Sept: Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (UNIMAS) tidak seharusnya hanya dikenali melalui kecemerlangan akademik, sebaliknya perlu memastikan ilmu dan kepakaran yang dimiliki dapat dirasai serta memberi manfaat secara langsung kepada masyarakat.
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Haze forces Kuching tourists to cut back outdoor plans
KUCHING: The haze hanging over Kuching has begun reshaping the itineraries of some tourists, with poor visibility forcing visitors to scale back outdoor activities and changing the way they experience the city. While some travellers have continued with their plans and found the disruption manageable, others have had to abandon activities they had been looking […]
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Uggah: Efficient administration key to delivering Sarawak policies
PADAWAN: The Sarawak government’s ability to deliver its policies, assistance and development programmes effectively hinges on efficient administrative machinery at every level. Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas said a well organised administration was essential to ensuring government initiatives translated into tangible benefits for the people. He also urged communities to take full advantage […]
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Doktor kisah 24 jam tidak tidur, pam beg Ambu dua jam ke Kuching
Some doctors were on call, while others had just completed their shifts or were scheduled to be on call the following day.
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Fire destroys first floor of retail chain near Jalan Tun Ahmad Zaidi Adruce in Kuching
KUCHING (Sept 12): A fire broke out at retail chain near Jalan Tun Ahmad Zaidi Adruce here early on Saturday morning. The Sarawak Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba) dispatched firefighters from the Batu Lintang fire station after receiving a call at around 3.42am. “The fire broke out on the first floor involving various goods. No [...]
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Dr Sim launches Nan Qiao Ji Gong memorial at Palmarium Park, Kuching
KUCHING (Sept 12): The peace and stability enjoyed in Sarawak today should never be taken for granted, as they were built on the sacrifices of earlier generations, said Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Dr Sim Kui Hian. He said the past 80 years of peace had enabled Sarawak to develop and prosper, while conflicts elsewhere showed [...]
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Sagah: Sarawak must turn resources into innovation
KUCHING: Sarawak must turn its research, innovation and rich natural resources into new industries, commercial opportunities and solutions that deliver tangible benefits to the people. Education, Innovation and Talent Development Minister Datuk Seri Roland Sagah Wee Inn said Sarawak’s rich biodiversity, natural resources and growing pool of talent provided a strong foundation for building a […]
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Sarawak youths hand haze memo to Indonesian consulate in Kuching
KUCHING (Sept 12): Two Sarawakian youths have submitted a memorandum on their concerns about the effects of the transboundary haze pollution to the environment, to the Consulate-General of the Republic of Indonesia in Kuching. Mohamad Fartul Iqwan and Adid Rafique handed over the memorandum to the Consul for Protocol and Consular Affairs Musa Derek Sairwona [...]
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Daughter returns to Kuching for Sarawak liberation anniversary, father's wartime diary remembered
Anne Read, 73, returned to Kuching for the 81st anniversary of Sarawak's liberation from Japanese occupation, attending a wreath-laying ceremony at the Sarawak World War II Liberation Monument in Pending. Her father, Hugh Humphrey, was a civilian internee at the Batu Lintang camp who secretly kept a diary during his internment. She visited the former camp site and laid a wreath, noting the trip coincided with the 25th anniversary of her father's death.
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Siniawan Country Music Festival kembali 25-27 September, tema Unity Country
BAU, 11 Sept: Siniawan Country Music Festival (SCMF) 2026 kembali dengan tema ‘Unity Country’ yang mengangkat muzik sebagai medium menyatukan masyarakat pelbagai kaum dari 25 hingga 27 September ini.
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Cloud seeding only short-term relief for Sarawak haze, says researcher
SABAH, Sept 11: Cloud seeding may provide short-term relief from Sarawak’s worsening haze, but it cannot address the root causes of recurring fires, according to Research Officer at Danau Girang Field Centre, Amaziasizamoria Jumail.