The Public Works Department (JKR) Sarawak is ahead of schedule on Phase 1 of the Kuching Civic Centre roof replacement, expecting completion by year-end. The project, currently 16.61% complete, aims to improve the roof's safety, longevity, functionality, and user comfort. The replacement was necessary due to degradation of the original roof. JKR Sarawak director Dr Cassidy Morris recently inspected the site. The overall refurbishment of the centre, including incorporating Sarawakian design elements, is targeted for completion in early 2026.
East Kalimantan sent a small team of three swimmers to the Borneo Games, focusing on gaining experience and strengthening regional ties. Coach Sudarman highlighted the value of knowledge exchange with other coaches and praised the high-quality facilities. The Borneo Games, comparable in scale to Sukma, featured 41 swimmers from various regions, including 20 from Sarawak.
Sarawak police reported a significant increase in commercial crime cases, up 57.67% with losses reaching RM89.9 million, mainly due to online scams. However, they successfully dismantled several syndicates. Drug-related arrests also rose to 7,799, with RM23.6 million worth of drugs seized and RM15.8 million in assets confiscated, a substantial increase from the previous year. The success is attributed to intelligence work and public cooperation. The Sarawak government provided new vehicles to enhance drug operations in the interior.
Gamuda has awarded RM31 million in scholarships to 183 Malaysian students in 2025, a significant increase from the previous year. The Gamuda Scholarship, under Yayasan Gamuda, demonstrates the group's commitment to education. For recipient Florence Mercy Jekon, the scholarship is a life-changing opportunity to pursue her civil engineering degree at Universiti Malaysia Sarawak. After losing her father, the scholarship alleviates financial burdens and allows her to honor his memory and pursue her passion inspired by his work as a contractor.
