KUCHING: The capping of airfares at RM599 for one-way economy class flights from the peninsula to Sabah, Sarawak, and Labuan for travel on the three days before Hari Raya Aidilfitri this year is more appropriate than subsidising flights. In stating this, Dr Dzul Hadzwan Husaini, a senior lecturer at Universiti
KOTA SAMARAHAN: The Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (UNIMAS) Alumni Icon Awards Gala Night 2023 marked a significant occasion for the university as it recognized exceptional alumni in various fields. With a total of 59,994 alumni from 61 countries worldwide, UNIMAS vice-chancellor Prof Dr Ahmad Hata Rasit said the event plays a
KUCHING: The Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Dr Sim Kui Hian extends an open invitation to the public to join in the Chinese New Year and Chap Goh Mei festivities. Dr Sim, who is also the Batu Kawah assemblyman, said the event will take place at the newly completed multipurpose hall
KUCHING: The two-day inaugural Borneo SMEs Festival 2024 features 21 small and medium enterprises (SME) from Kalimantan and Sarawak. Kuching South City Council (MBKS) Mayor Datuk Wee Hong Seng said the Feb 23-24 event which encompasses various sectors such as F&B, trading and travel, aims to showcase the entrepreneurial spirit
KUALA LUMPUR: A total of 76 Sarawak Civil Service (SCS) officers received certification as Certified Integrity Officers (CeIO) during the 10th Convocation Ceremony of the CeIO programme. The ceremony was held at the Tun Hussien Onn Hall, World Trade Centre Kuala Lumpur here on Thursday involving 481 officers from the
KOTA SAMARAHAN: A total of 24 haemodialysis machines worth RM987,600 will be distributed to 14 health facilities statewide. In stating this, Women, Early Childhood, and Community Well-being Development Minister, Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah said one of these machines worth RM41,150 has been allocated to the Sarawak Heart Centre here. “This
KUCHING: The late Tun Pehin Sri Abdul Taib Mahmud’s political acumen and contribution serves as a reference to current and aspiring lawmakers. In stressing this, Datuk Snowdan Lawan said the former Head of State and father of modern Sarawak was the architect behind Sarawak’s progress and success. “His great political
KUCHING: Michael Kong Feng Nian, the Special Assistant to Stampin MP and Padungan assemblyman Chong Chieng Jen, has urged the Malaysian Aviation Commission (MAVCOM) to swiftly conduct a comprehensive investigation into the pricing practices of airlines and take decisive action to rectify the issue. Expressing deep concern and dismay over
KUCHING: Former Head of State, the late Tun Pehin Sri Abdul Taib Mahmud was described as an outstanding and exemplary leader said State Legislative Assembly (DUN) Deputy Speaker Datuk Idris Buang. Idris said Taib was instrumental in developing Sarawak and the improved the wellbeing of its people. “He was an outstanding
KUCHING: The passing of former Head of State Tun Pehin Sri Abdul Taib Mahmud is a great loss to Sarawak and the country. Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas described Taib as a truly great master planner and architect of a modern, united and progressive Sarawak. “He indeed played