MAJOR upgrades are underway at civic centre facilities and sports infrastructure across Sarawak, with the projects aimed at improving safety, accessibility and overall visitor experience. Youth, Sports and Entrepreneur Development Minister Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah said the ongoing upgrading of the Kuching Civic Centre, costing RM5 million for
SARAWAK is positioning itself to tap into the growing cruise industry. Minister of Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah said, however, there is a need to improve port facilities and logistic services to facilitate seamless passenger transfer in the state. “The Ministry is in
THE 397 Sarawak–Malaysia My Second Home Programme (SMM2H) applications approved between January and November this year have generated RM128.4 million in fixed deposit placements and RM855,000 in processing fees, contributing significantly to the state coffers. Minister of Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah said
THE Stage Bus Service Transformation (SBST), also known as the BAS.MY programme has carried over 405,999 passengers as of Nov 16 this year. Transport Minister Datuk Seri Lee Kim Shin said the initiative, a collaboration between the state and Ministry of Transport Malaysia (MOTM), launched in March 2025 is supported
THE state’s hydrogen-powered Autonomous Rapid Transit (ART) system is progressing smoothly, with overall works for the Kuching Urban Transportation System (KUTS) Phase 1 reaching 33.51 per cent completion as of October this year. Transport Minister Datuk Seri Lee Kim Shin said the figure was close to the planned progress of
KUCHING: Visitors at Medan Niaga Satok had a pleasant surprise on Sunday (Nov 30) as Head of State (TYT) Tun Pehin Sri Dr Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar joined the weekend crowd at the 2025 Medan Niaga Satok Carnival. He was there not only to visit but also to distribute 500
KUCHING: The aroma of home-cooked dishes filled Medan Niaga Satok yesterday morning as Toh Puan Datuk Patinggi Fauziah Mohd Sanusi graced the ‘Air Tangan Suri Hati TYT Sarawak’ cooking demonstration held in conjunction with the 2025 Medan Niaga Satok Carnival. She arrived at Media Niaga Satok at 9 am and
KUCHING: A fire broke out in front of the Kota Sentosa Fire Station late this evening, damaging four factories in the area. The Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba) said a distress call was received at 5:56 pm, with personnel from the Kota Sentosa, Tabuan Jaya and Batu Lintang stations being
KUCHING: A 71-year-old woman lost more than half a million ringgit after falling for a lucrative part-time job offer on the social media platform, TikTok. This is one of nearly 50 similar scams reported in the district this year. Kuching District Police Chief, ACP Alexson Naga Chabu, said the woman
KUCHING: The Sarawak Development Institute (SDI) is charting a new course to become the state government’s leading think tank, providing valuable insights to guide Sarawak’s ongoing transformation. Its chairman Datuk Amar Jaul Samion said moving forward, the institute is strengthening its capabilities and capacity in key areas such as renewable
