Sarawak moves to arrest shrinking padi farmland

Rice production declining as farmers opt to plant more lucrative cash crops.

· 8 hours ago

Sarawak moves to arrest shrinking padi farmland

The ‘accidental’ historian beloved of the Aussies

Former Sarawak assembly secretary recalls the friendship that inspired his interest.

By Desmond Davidson · 2 weeks ago

The ‘accidental’ historian beloved of the Aussies

China claims won’t affect Sarawak, says Abang Johari

Premier says Beijing’s new map is not legally binding.

· 3 weeks ago

China claims won’t affect Sarawak, says Abang Johari

Abang Jo tells Sarawak folk not to bicker over religious, ethnic differences

State premier says ‘all is not well in the country’ in National Day address.

By Desmond Davidson · 3 weeks ago

Abang Jo tells Sarawak folk not to bicker over religious, ethnic differences

Aussie vet recalls ambush that killed 20 Indonesia soldiers during the Confrontation

Don Cameron returns to Kuching to mark 57th anniversary of peace agreement.

By Desmond Davidson · 3 weeks ago · 1 comment

Aussie vet recalls ambush that killed 20 Indonesia soldiers during the Confrontation


Dentists no longer shun Sarawak posts

Young doctors say they love working, living in East Malaysia.

By Desmond Davidson · 1 month ago

Dentists no longer shun Sarawak posts

Sarawak sees a nearly 90% surge in human rabies cases

Post-bite clinics, immunisations set up across state, says health director.

· 1 month ago

Sarawak sees a nearly 90% surge in human rabies cases

Fewer students caught for drug abuse in Sarawak

State Pemadam chief says the number of cases has been declining since 2019.

By Desmond Davidson · 1 month ago

Fewer students caught for drug abuse in Sarawak

Sarawak aims to generate 8GW of power by 2030

Minister says move to support state’s hydrogen economy agenda.

· 1 month ago · 1 comment

Sarawak aims to generate 8GW of power by 2030

Malaysian rangers’ darkest day in Lundu

Sarawak erects memorial for slain soldiers.  

By Desmond Davidson · 1 month ago

Malaysian rangers’ darkest day in Lundu

Sarawak Coast Guard obtains 3 locally built fast patrol boats

Premier says state govt has allocated for such purchases in 2020 budget.  

By Desmond Davidson · 2 months ago

Sarawak Coast Guard obtains 3 locally built fast patrol boats

Parti Sarawak Bersatu pledges support for Anwar, Abang Johari

State opposition says it backs federal, local leadership to ensure national stability.

· 2 months ago

Parti Sarawak Bersatu pledges support for Anwar, Abang Johari

Don’t delay handing back GPO to Sarawak, says minister

He threatens to declare the property a heritage building.

By Desmond Davidson · 2 months ago

Don’t delay handing back GPO to Sarawak, says minister

Long Bemang folk on alert for floods

Continuous heavy rain causes upper reaches of Baram river to burst its banks.

By Desmond Davidson · 2 months ago

Long Bemang folk on alert for floods

2 men drown while looking for clams

Authorities say victims were swept away by a strong current.

· 2 months ago

2 men drown while looking for clams