The Borneo Post

6 days ago | theborneopost.com | James Ling

KAPIT (April 18): A three-day water safety programme was conducted for students and teachers of five schools in Baleh to impart basic life-saving knowledge and skills. The programme was jointly organised by the Sarawak Rivers Board (SRB) and Kapit Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba). Kapit SRB office Carol Bunggang said a total of 119 students from SK Nanga Sempili, SK Nanga Enturoh, SK Nanga Balang, SK Nanga Setapang and SMK Baleh, together with their teachers, took part.

1 week ago | theborneopost.com | Churchill Edward

KUCHING (April 17): Sarawak Democratic Action Party (DAP) chairman Chong Chieng Jen is demanding explanations for the prolonged delay and ballooning cost of the 4.4km Jalan Matang Baru Phase 2 road upgrading project. Initially scheduled for completion in March 2021, the project began in March 2019 but is now expected to finish in August 2026 – a delay of six and a half years.

1 week ago | theborneopost.com | Churchill Edward

KUCHING (April 17): A resident is displeased with the plan to shelve the Sarawak Urban Stormwater Management (Sustom) pond to pave way for the restoration of the old nurses’ quarters at Jalan Crookshank here. While Tan Peik Yuen expressed deep admiration for the desire and passion to preserve heritage buildings like the old nurses’ quarters, she is unclear on what economic savings it would bring to the community.

1 week ago | theborneopost.com | James Ling

KAPIT (April 17): Councillors must live up to the people’s expectations by addressing any issue within the community that comes under their jurisdiction, said Datuk Dr Penguang Manggil. The Deputy Minister of Public Health, Housing and Local Government said being a councillor means serving the grassroots with dedication and integrity regardless of the issue raised by the people. “The success or failure of the council very much depends on the councillors’ capability and commitment to serve.

1 week ago | theborneopost.com | Churchill Edward

KUCHING (April 16): Sarawak debuted the Sarawak Pavilion and revamped ‘Tribe Legacy Sarawak’ campaign at The Meetings Show Asia Pacific (TMS APAC) 2025 in Singapore today. According to state Minister of Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts, Dato Sri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah in a statement, these two launches reflect Sarawak’s bold aspirations and unwavering commitment to progress. “Today marks another significant milestone for Sarawak in the global business events landscape.