KUCHING: Women, Early Childhood and Community Wellbeing Development Minister, Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah, welcomed the move toward granting automatic citizenship to children born overseas to Malaysian mothers. She described it as a strong step forward for gender equality and a long-awaited breakthrough for affected families. Fatimah also said the initiative
BELAWAI: The launch of ‘Songket Tenunan Masyarakat Rajang’ by Dewan Bahasa dan Pustaka (DBP) marks a significant boost to Sarawak’s rich traditional textile heritage. Tanjong Manis Member of Parliament, Datuk Yusuf Abdul Wahab, described the book, authored by Radzemah Bolhassan and Saanah Suhaili, as an important reference that documented the
KUCHING: Immediate repairs will be carried out on the temporary wooden jetty at Telaga Air following safety concerns raised by residents who have been using the structure since the main Pontoon Jetty collapsed. Santubong MP Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri said she has received numerous complaints from Kampung Telaga Air villagers,
KUCHING: The Malaysian Institute of Interior Designers (MIID) marked a historic milestone with the launch of its first-ever MIID Interior Design conference in Sarawak, drawing interior designers, architects, students and industry professionals from across the state. Themed ‘SANCTUARY’, the conference today highlighted the critical role of interior design in creating
KUCHING: Sarawak’s move for free tertiary education is key to talent building and long-term nation-building as the state accelerates its transformation toward 2030, says Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Dr Sim Kui Hian. He said the state government views education as the foundation of a new social structure built on inclusivity,
KUCHING: Healthcare assistants (PPK) are being recognised as unsung heroes in shaping the future of healthcare as their responsibilities grow with the demands of Malaysia’s health system. Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Dr Sim Kui Hian said the 2007 redesignation from attendant to Pembantu Perawatan Kesihatan (PPK) marked more than a
KUCHING: The Ministry of Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts has reaffirmed its strong support for the Asean International Film Festival & Awards (AIFFA), describing it as one of the ministry’s key signature events over the past 12 years. Its Deputy Minister Datuk Snowdan Lawan said the ministry’s continued commitment
KUCHING: More young filmmakers are encouraged to take part in the future Asean UniFest Inter-University SDG Short Film Awards, as part of efforts to nurture new creative talents and strengthen the film industry. Deputy Minister for Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts Datuk Snowdan Lawan said the ministry fully supports
SIBU: Universiti Teknologi Sarawak (UTS) has been urged to take the lead in driving the state’s circular economy agenda, particularly in transforming agricultural and plantation waste into new economic resources. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said UTS is well-placed for this role due to its location
SIBU: Sarawak is expected to increase its methanol production to 1.2 million tonnes by the end of this year, said Premier Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg. He said Sarawak has already produced 700,000 tonnes of methanol in the past eight months, placing the state among the major methanol producers
