KUCHING: The Sarawak Children’s Cancer Society (SCCS) has spent over RM496,000 to support Ariyana, a five-year-old girl from Miri who is undergoing treatment for neuroblastoma in the right thoracic area. Diagnosed in September 2024, Ariyana has since undergone eight cycles of chemotherapy, two surgeries to remove her tumour, a bone
KUCHING: Former Mas Gading Member of Parliament, Patrick Anek Uren, has urged the state government to be bold and brave in its dealing with the federal government over the issue of oil and gas (O&G) from Sarawak land and its subsoil. He urged Premier Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Openg and
THE Joint Declaration signed between the Federal and Sarawak Governments is a clear manifestation of mutual respect and recognition of Sarawak’s regulatory framework, particularly the Distribution of Gas Ordinance, 2016 (DGO 2016). Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said the agreement provides clarity to the oil and
KUCHING: The Ministry of Transport Sarawak (MOTS), together with AirBorneo Holdings Sdn Bhd, is currently working with the Malaysian Ministry of Transport to draft new terms and conditions for the Rural Air Services (RAS) agreement. Minister of Transport Datuk Seri Lee Kim Shin said the new agreement will also ensure
THE full acquisition of MASwings Sdn Bhd by AirBorneo Holdings Sdn Bhd, a wholly owned subsidiary of the Sarawak government, is expected to be completed by December 31. Deputy Minister for Transport (Aviation and Road) Datuk Dr Jerip Susil said the legal and beneficial ownership of MASwings is expected to
PANTU: Rural cooperatives in Sarawak have been identified as potential key players in closing Malaysia’s egg supply gap through egg-laying poultry farming. The ‘Potential for Rural Cooperative Involvement in Chicken Breeding Projects’ programme was held today at Rumah Ngumbang, Kampung Tuba, which was organised by Institute of Malaysian Cooperatives (IKMa)
VETERAN actress, Sophia Ibrahim, who died on Monday, was buried at the Raudhatul Sakinah Muslim Cemetery in Taman Batu Mud, Kuala Lumpur, on May 6. Funeral prayers were performed at Surau Al Hijrah, Taman Bolton, Batu Caves at about 9:30 am. More than 100 people, including family members, relatives, friends
SIBU: The Sibu Municipal Council (SMC) serves as the government’s frontline in delivering services to the people, says Bukit Assek assemblyman, Joseph Chieng Jin Ek. Speaking at the Hari Raya Nostalgia 2025 celebration organised by SMC at the Baitulmal Hall of the Sibu Islamic Complex on Tuesday night, he stressed
BINTULU: Team Warmonger Miri made their mark at the PS Muaythai Challenge in Bintulu, held last weekend (Apr 11-12) securing a string of impressive wins as the gym’s young talents showcased tremendous potential. Among the standout performers was 14-year-old Ronnel Kulleh Laing, who secured a win by TKO against Yusuf
BETONG: Civil servant feedback is important to ensure all government policies and initiatives benefit the people. In this regard, Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas, who described civil servants as the bridge between the people, elected representatives and the government, emphasised the importance of their respective roles. “We, the
