SJK Chung Hua No. 5 gets Microsoft Elevate Showcase School recognition
CHPS No. 1 to 6 boards of management chairman Dato Jonathan Chai and Tay show the Microsoft Elevate Showcase School certificate. KUCHING (Oct 2): SJK Chung Hua (CHPS) No. 5 has…
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Dr Annuar proposes National Medical Service to address doctor shortage in Sabah, Sarawak
Photo for illustration purposes only. — Photo by Felipe Queiroz/Pexels SIBU (Oct 2): Datuk Dr Annuar Rapaee has proposed the establishment of a National Medical Service for Sabah…
Driver attacks motorcyclist with iron rod in Roban-Kabong road rage incident
The suspect shows where he kept the iron rod. – Police photo SARATOK (Oct 2): A near collision in Kampung Alit on the Roban-Kabong road on Sept 28 resulted in a road rage…
Three areas in Sarawak lose good air quality status at 8am on Friday
Screengrab from the Asean Specialised Meteorological Centre shows the hotspots and haze in the region on Oct 1, 2026. KUCHING (Oct 2): Sibu, Sarikei, and Mukah exited the ‘Good’…
Curtin Malaysia, DriverAI forge partnership in AI, quantum computing and advanced engineering
Kim Shin (third left) witnesses the exchange of the signed MoU between Vincent (second left) and Tantlinger. MIRI (Oct 2): Curtin University Malaysia and DriverAI (Malaysia) Sdn…
Functional Literacy Education programme equips 15 Limbang adults with essential skills
(Front, from second left) Khairul, Paulus, and the PLF Class participants in a group photo. – Ukas photo LIMBANG (Oct 2): The Functional Literacy Education (PLF) Class Graduation…
RM95 mln Kpg Semeru-Kpg Kuhom road upgrade to strengthen rural connectivity
(From left) Sagah (seated in the excavator), Henry, Dr Sinang and Willie pose for a photo after the earth-breaking ceremony. – Photo via Facebook/N20 Tarat Update KUCHING (Oct…
MAIS, Bidayuh Singai group explore collaboration to document traditional attire
Neilson (centre) receives a memento from Edid as a token of appreciation. KUCHING (Oct 2): The Council for Native Customs and Traditions Sarawak (MAIS) and Persatuan Pewaris Adat…
Civil society groups urge EC to address voter imbalances in Sarawak
They said this raised concerns over compliance with the Federal Constitution’s requirement for constituencies within a state to have approximately equal numbers of electors…
Activist calls for transparency over Sahabat Alam Malaysia president’s denied entry into Sarawak
Peter says the authorities should clarify the reasons for the decision and the standard operating procedures involved. MIRI (Oct 2): Activist Peter John Jaban has called on…
S’wak minister calls for review of hospital crisis centres to strengthen support for abuse victims
Fatimah (fifth left) and others in a photocall on stage during the event. KUCHING (Oct 2): One-Stop Crisis Centres (OSCC) at hospitals should be reviewed to ensure they are…
Excluding foreign workers from minimum wage hike could hurt local jobs, says union chief
Andrew Lo KUCHING (Oct 2): Excluding foreign workers from any increase in the minimum wage could encourage employers to replace local workers with cheaper foreign labour, says…
China brings childcare closer to families
Caregivers interact with children at a childcare centre in Baiyin, northwest China’s Gansu Province on July 14, 2026. – Xinhua photo BEIJING (Oct 2): As demand for formal…
From fine dining to mooncakes, China’s premium foods reach wider markets
A staff member promotes ham mooncakes via livestreaming at a food company in Xuanwei City, southwest China’s Yunnan Province on Sept 3, 2026. – Xinhua photo BEIJING (Oct 2): In…
Israel says ‘jihadist’ pilot tried to crash flight from Dubai
A flydubai Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft is pictured on the tarmac after landing at Israel’s Ben Gurion Airport in Lod on September 30, 2026. – AFP photo JERUSALEM (Oct 1): Israeli…
Sarawak Borneo Craft Festival targets RM3 mln in sales, 125,000 visitors Oct 23-Nov 1
By Christine T KUCHING, Oct 1: The Sarawak Borneo Craft Festival is targeting RM3 million in sales and 125,000 visitors when it takes place from Oct 23 to Nov 1 as part of the…
Man jailed 10 months for peeping on former colleague in Kuching office toilet
Magistrate Ling Hui Chuan convicted Rozika Kalut, 29, on his own guilty plea to a charge under Section 509 of the Penal Code for insulting the modesty of the 37-year-old victim…
TYT calls for greater use of local sources in Sarawak history
Wan Junaidi (second right) and Fauziah (third right) make a stop at a booth during the event. On the Head of State’s left is Aaron. – Ukas photo KUCHING (Oct 1): Sarawak’s…
Int’l Dragon Boat Festival, Sarawak Regatta to take over Kuching Waterfront this Oct 23-Nov 1
By Christine T KUCHING, Oct 1: The International Dragon Boat Festival and Sarawak Regatta are set to bring 10 days of river sporting action to the Kuching waterfront from Oct 23…
Kuching Airport backdrop with allegedly ‘AI-generated’ motif to be reviewed, says Minister
By Christine T KUCHING, Oct 1: The backdrop at Kuching International Airport (KIA) featuring a traditional weaving motif will be reviewed after Minister of Tourism, Creative…
PETRONAS, Sarawak oil and gas legal challenge to be heard from Jan 25
By DayakDaily Team PUTRAJAYA, Oct 1: The Federal Court has fixed Jan 25 to 29 next year to hear separate constitutional challenges by Petroliam Nasional Bhd (PETRONAS) and the…
SARA monthly aid credited to eligible recipients from today
By DayakDaily Team KUCHING, Oct 1: The monthly Sumbangan Asas Rahmah (SARA) assistance has been credited to the MyKad accounts of eligible recipients from today. Under the…
Technical professionals key to translating Sarawak’s ambitions into economic growth
By DayakDaily Team KUCHING, Oct 1: Sarawak is positioning technical professionals as a key enabler in translating its sustainability ambitions into economic progress as the State…
Deputy Premier: Geological data vital to Sarawak’s development, disaster risk planning
By DayakDaily Team MIRI, Oct 1: Sarawak is stepping up the use of geological expertise and data in development planning, particularly for the oil and gas, energy and…
Sarawakian artist questions Indonesian ikat motifs on Kuching airport backdrop
By DayakDaily Team KUCHING, Oct 1: A backdrop at Kuching International Airport (KIA) featuring what renowned local artist Gerald Goh says appears to be predominantly Indonesian…
Sarawak Governor’s 80th Birthday: Four-day celebration from Oct 8 to feature parade, concert
By DayakDaily Team KUCHING, Oct 1: A grand parade and mass assembly, followed by a star-studded People’s Concert featuring Datuk Awie and Aina Abdul, will take centre stage as…
Sarawak Secretariat earns 7 national awards, resolves 96 pct complaints within 4 days
By DayakDaily Team KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 1: The Sarawak Secretariat Office has earned seven national recognitions for public complaints management while resolving 96 per cent of more…