Monday, 16 February 2026

Author: Alexandra Lorna

Turkish firms keen on our growth plans

KUCHING: Two Turkish companies are keen to expand their businesses in Sarawak, said Turkish Ambassador to Malaysia Emir Salim Yuksel.One of the companies already has a presence in Malaysia, he added.“We have introduced two key Turkish companies. One is already established here, while the other is exploring opportunities for collaboration,”

Rundi: Teamwork matters most in meeting targets

KUCHING: The Food Industry, Commodity, and Regional Development Ministry must embrace teamwork to foster innovative and creative ideas to achieve the aim of the state government. Its Minister Datuk Seri Dr Stephen Rundi Utom stressed the need for a clear direction and unified approach to achieve the state’s ambitious goal

Dr Yii presents RM91,196 to SMK Tabuan Jaya

KUCHING: Bandar Kuching MP Dr Kelvin Yii Lee Wuen recently donated a generous amount of RM91,196 to SMK Tabuan Jaya here. According to Dr Yii, the allocation was meant for the school to purchase new furniture as its existing ones were already worn out. “SMK Tabuan Jaya is a sports

KL approves RM191m to address city flood issues

KUCHING: The federal government has approved RM191 million for the implementation of the Integrated River Basin Development Project (PLSB) for Sungai Sarawak with the aim of addressing flood issues in several areas in the city. Energy Transition and Water Transformation (PETRA) Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof said that the project

Work closely with Premier, Sim urges religious leaders

BINTULU: All religious leaders have been urged to work together with Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg to ensure social inclusivity and religious harmony thrive in the community. Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Dr Sim Kui Hian said this is essential to advance Sarawak into a progressive and

MoU inked on extending UM’s law degree

KUCHING: Efforts are underway to make available Universiti Malaya’s Bachelor of Laws (Hons) degree programme in Sarawak. A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed between the Ministry of Education, Innovation and Talent Development, Universiti Malaya and Swinburne University of Technology Sarawak to facilitate its launch here. The MoU also signifies

Swinburne to run UM’s law programme in Sarawak

KUCHING: The Ministry of Education, Innovation, and Talent Development (MEITD), Universiti Malaya (UM), and Swinburne University of Technology Sarawak have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to establish UM’s Bachelor of Law (Hons) program in Sarawak. This collaboration marks a significant step towards enhancing higher education and improving access to

ICC Convention fosters spirit of innovation

KUCHING: The 2024 Innovative and Creative Circle (ICC) Convention for the Sarawak Premier’s Department (JPS) is described as an effort to foster the spirit of innovation and improve the agencies of the Sarawak government. State Secretary Datuk Amar Mohamad Abu Bakar Marzuki said that the participation of ICC groups this

Four out of 30 city projects hit by delays

KUCHING: Four government projects in the city have been classified as critically delayed out of 30 which are at various stages of completion. In stating this, Deputy Minister of Infrastructure and Port Development Datuk Aidel Lariwoo said the rest are either on schedule or ahead of schedule. Monitoring will be done

New contractor to complete Batang Rambungan bridge project

KUCHING: The construction of the Batang Rambungan bridge here will be re-tendered to a new contractor to complete the project, said Datuk Aidel Lariwoo. The Deputy Minister for Infrastructure and Port Development said that the Batang Rambungan Bridge project’s contract was terminated due to unsatisfactory performance by the previous contractor.