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Julau MP calls for fair recognition of Sarawak’s earliest chief ministers
KUCHING (June 10): Julau MP Datuk Larry Sng has called for greater recognition of Sarawak’s earliest chief ministers, the late Tan Sri Datuk Amar Stephen Kalong Ningkan and late Dato Sri Penghulu Tawi Sli, saying their contributions to the state’s formative years deserve wider acknowledgment. In a Facebook post, Sng said that as Sarawak contin

Sabah’s young squad third in Brunei’s Shotokan Championships
KOTA KINABALU (June 10): Sabah Karate Association’s (SKA) third-liners defied expectations by returning with an impressive collection of 10 gold, 12 silver and 18 bronze medals at the recent Shotokan Open Championships in Brunei Darussalam. The medal haul secured Sabah a third-place finish in the overall standings. Shotokan Karate Brunei Darus

70 pct Miri folk to face supply interruption as Sarawak Water confirms leak in 1,100mm main pipeline
MIRI (June 10): Sarawak Water Sdn Bhd (Sarawak Water) has confirmed that the 1,100mm main pipeline at Mile 7 Miri-Bintulu Road is the source of a major leak here. In a statement posted on its Facebook page around midnight, Sarawak Water said the confirmation followed system testing and isolation works carried out on Tuesday night [...] The pos

Sarawakian shuttler Ling Ching eyes promotion prospects Down Under
KUCHING (June 10): Wong Ling Ching is in Sydney this week on her BWF World Tour. She’s aiming to earn precious points at the mid-tier Australian Open (Super 500 series) to move up the world rankings. The Sarawakian shuttler is inching towards a spot among the world’s top 32 women singles players to earn automatic [...] The post Sarawakian shut

Better public amenities in Song bazaar upon completion of three infra projects, says rep
KAPIT (June 10): The completion of three ongoing infrastructure projects in Song Bazaar will not only improve public amenities but also enhance the town’s overall appearance, said Lidam Assan. The Katibas assemblyman said the three projects are Dataran Buah Dabai, a jungle produce market, and slope protection and landscaping works along the wa

Smart traffic lights set for Sibu’s Jln Salim junction by month-end
SIBU (June 10): The temporary smart traffic light system at the Jalan Salim/Jalan Bukit Penyau T-junction here is expected to become operational by the end of this month, providing relief to residents who have long faced traffic congestion and safety concerns in the area. Bukit Assek assemblyman Joseph Chieng said the RM450,000 project include

Sarawak TVET students earn global accolade for robotics excellence in Taiwan
KUCHING (June 10): Matang Vocational College has brought pride to Sarawak and Malaysia after its robotics team secured a runner-up finish at an international robotics competition held in Taiwan recently. The team won the Finalist Alliance Award in the League of Mecha-Clash (LOM) category at the STVE x MARC Open Championship 2026, held at the [

Drainage upgrading project in Tmn Happy Valley on track for completion, says Kota Sentosa rep
KUCHING (June 10): The RM2.53 million drainage upgrading project at Taman Happy Valley here is progressing according to schedule and remains on track for completion within the stipulated timeframe, said Kota Sentosa assemblyman Wilfred Yap. He said the construction works were advancing as planned and stressed the importance of continuous monit