KUCHING (April 20): It was a successful tree-planting programme at the Sabal Forest Reserve in Simunjan recently, which gathered some 280 participants. Jointly organised by Cahya Mata Sarawak and Forest Department Sarawak (FDS), the outing recorded the planting…

KOTA KINABALU (April 20): Kota Kinabalu City Hall (DBKK) has reported that the ‘Songkran Sunset Splash Run’ programme failed to fully comply with the conditions set for its implementation. DBKK said its monitoring found several aspects of the event did not…

CHONGQING (April 21): On a spring morning in a public square in southwest China’s Chongqing Municipality, a performance of traditional mountain songs turned into a lively debate. One audience member, seemingly in his 50s or 60s, said the rhythm was too fast…

SHENZHEN (April 21): At this year’s Spring Festival Gala, a martial arts performance titled “Wu BOT” amazed audiences. Dozens of humanoid robots took the stage alongside martial artists, executing precise kung fu moves — squatting, leg sweeping, and side…

LAWAS (April 21): Construction of the new Lawas Airport is progressing steadily, with work currently advancing on two major components: the 4km airport access road, and Phase 1 of the airport civil works. According to the Regional Corridor Development Authority…

KUCHING (April 21): Hope Place Kuching is assisting a mother of nine who is struggling to put food on the table for her children following her separation from her husband in December last year. The non-governmental organisation said Norazlina Nasir, 40, is…

KUCHING (April 21): Some Pay & Go users have alleged the parking system imposed inaccurate charges on several occasions, said Stampin MP Chong Chieng Jen’s special assistant Michael Kong. He said they channelled their complaints to him, with one claiming…

SIBU (April 21): The National Consumers Action Council (MTPN) Sarawak has provided support and advisory services to a complainant who is the owner of an online education platform, following a dispute with a former strategic partner. The case came to light…

KUCHING (April 21): The SME Association of Malaysia has called for targeted and time-sensitive measures to help businesses manage rising costs and maintain economic stability following the impact of the recent diesel price increase. Its president Dr Chin…

SIBU (April 21): The Sarawak government remains committed to prioritising economic development across all sectors, including the local pig farming industry, said Sarawak United People’s Party (SUPP) Central Youth chairman Councillor Kevin Lau. In a statement…

KUCHING (April 21): The presentation of letters of award (LOAs) to the contractors yesterday marked the kick-off of works on two key Rural Transformation Programme (RTP) projects in Kota Sentosa here. Kuching South Mayor Datuk Wee Hong Seng handed over the…

KUCHING (April 21): Construction on a 4.8km waterfront connecting the Brooke Dockyard Industrial Heritage Museum and Satok Bridge is set to begin its first phase next year, said the Premier. Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said the first phase…

KUCHING (April 21): The ODEA World Chinese Tennis Federation (WCTF) Tennis Team Championships concluded at the SLTA Centre here on Sunday with Inner Mongolia Tennis Association emerging as champions. They defeated Jiangsu Nanking Shunli Steel Industry Team…

KOTA KINABALU (April 21): Minister of Youth Development, Sports Advancement and Creative Economy (MuSpaCe) Datuk Nizam Abu Bakar Titingan has described Sabah FC’s MFL Challenge Cup victory as a historic and highly meaningful moment for the development of…

KUCHING (April 21): The opening of the Brooke Dockyard Industrial Heritage Museum is part of efforts under the Third Sarawak Tourism Master Plan to increase tourist arrivals from 4.6 million to 12.7 million, said Dato Sri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah. The Minister…

MIRI (April 21): Two Indonesian men were detained during an enforcement operation by the Miri Immigration Enforcement Unit around Simpang Bekenu, Pan Borneo here on Monday. The Malaysian Immigration Department Sarawak said the operation, conducted following…

KUCHING (April 21): Sarawak will abide by and respect any decision regarding the possible postponement of the Malaysia Games (Sukma) 2026, said Dato Sri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah. This follows Sultan of Selangor, Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah’s call for the…

DARO (April 21): A 44-year-old man who went missing in the forest behind Kampung Bawang Matu after going out to collect wild honey was found safe on Monday. The victim, identified as Faizal Isyam Suhaimi, had entered the forest at about 9am but was unable…

KUCHING (April 21): Julau MP Datuk Larry Sng’s recent proposal for Bumiputera status to be extended to third-generation non-natives or other communities is not a minor matter, said Datuk Ahmad Ibrahim. The Senator said the proposal involves national policy…

KOTA KINABALU (April 21): Veteran journalist and former Sabah and Sarawak New Straits Times (NST) editorial head Joseph Bingkasan has died at the age of 71. His son, Lester J Bingkasan, who is also a journalist, said his father passed away at 3.56am at Queen…