Tuesday, 1 April 2025

Author: Alexandra Lorna

80th anniversary commemorates Semut 1945 parachute landing in Bario

KUCHING: For the people of Bario Lembaa, the sight of parachutes descending from the sky 80 years ago on March 25 was both mesmerising and terrifying. Deputy Minister in the Premier’s Department (Labour, Immigration and Project Management) cum Mulu assemblyman Datuk Gerawat Gala said that some villagers believed it was

RMAF paratroopers reenact historic World War II jump

KUCHING: Four paratroopers from the Special Airborne Squadron (PASKAU) of the Royal Malaysian Air Force (RMAF) made an extraordinary and daring parachute jump from an altitude of 6,000 feet to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the Operations Semut 1945 Parachute Landing at Padang Merdeka today. The jump was executed from

Premier presents donations to underprivileged residents in Gedong

GEDONG: Donations amounting to RM66,000 were distributed to 330 asnaf in Gedong district during an iftar ceremony held at Al-Kawthar Mosque here. The contributions were presented on Wednesday (Mar 26) by Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg. Of the total amount, RM5,000 came from Agro Bank, RM20,000

Road safety vital as road networks expand

GEDONG: Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg has urged road users, especially the young, to maintain discipline and obey traffic laws as the state expands its road network. He emphasised the importance of responsible driving, warning against reckless behaviour such as illegal street racing. “Soon, our roads

Uggah: GPS committed to infrastructure growth despite opposition claims

BINTULU: The Sarawak government remains committed to infrastructure development, dismissing opposition claims that undermine its efforts to improve the state’s road network. Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas said that the newly completed bridge in Bintulu, now open to the public, serves as a significant landmark that enhances road

Pan Borneo Highway 99 pct complete, full completion expected by 2026

KOTA SAMARAHAN: The Pan Borneo Highway in Sarawak remains 99 percent completed, with full completion expected by 2026. Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof said while most sections are nearly done, a major issue in Sibuti, involving the relocation of pipelines, has stalled progress in that area. “Work cannot

Fadillah: Existing MA63 committees sufficient

KOTA SAMARAHAN: The existing Malaysia Agreement 1963 (MA63) committees are sufficient to address Sarawak’s oil and gas claims, making the proposed Democratic Action Party (DAP) – Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) bipartisan committee unnecessary. Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof said the Technical Committee of the Malaysia Agreement 1963

Orphans receive contributions from caring DBKU

KUCHING: The Kuching North City Commission (DBKU) provided Ramadan contributions to 20 orphans from the Pusat Kebajikan Datuk Amar Hajjah Juma’ani, demonstrating care and support for the underprivileged. The contributions were presented by Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg during the breaking of fast ceremony at the

Welfare bodies receive RM30,880 from SEDC

KUCHING: The Sarawak Economic Development Corporation (SEDC) contributed RM30,880 to three welfare organisations as part of its corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiative during Ramadan. The three welfare organisations were Yayasan Pelajaran MARA (YPM), Pertubuhan Kebajikan Baiturrahman Kuching and Pusat Jagaan Huda. The donation, presented by Head of State Tun Pehin

GPS senators rally over Sarawak’s oil and gas rights

PUTRAJAYA: Sarawak’s pursuit of full rights over its oil and gas resources is grounded in legal and historical legitimacy, aligning with the principles of the Malaysia Agreement 1963 (MA63). Senator Datuk Ahmad Ibrahim said that Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) senators want to correct various misleading claims regarding the history and