Saturday, 6 December 2025

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Sarawak gears up for independence celebration with vibrant festivities

KUCHING: The forthcoming celebration of Sarawak’s 60 Years of Independence promises a joyous occasion filled with diverse activities and exhibitions, spanning from July 22 to Aug 19. Sarawak Minister for Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts, Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah announced that a series of 10 major programmes

UNIFOR Charitable Trust to expand into socio-economic events

KUCHING: Unit For Other Religions (UNIFOR) Charitable Trust plans to expand into socio-economic programmes soon. The minister-in-charge of UNIFOR Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas said while UNIFOR helped in the physical development and maintenance of the various houses of worship, its charitable trust would focus on socio-economic programmes to help

480 packs of sacrificial meat given to needy and residents

KUCHING: A total of 480 packs of sacrificial meats were given to the residents in Jalan Patingan here today (June 1). A committee member of the sacrificial ceremony said that out of the 480 packs of sacrificial meats, 80 will be given to needy groups, while the rest will be

Bau focuses on tourism and socioeconomic activities

BAU: Tourism spots and socioeconomic activities are the main focus of development for Bau area under the Greater Kuching Coordinated Development Agency (GKCDA). Recently, Tasik Biru assemblyman Datuk Henry Harry Jinep has attended a meeting with the development agency regarding development projects within the Greater Kuching area. He said, for

Henry fetes Gawai guests at open house

BAU: Datuk Henry Harry Jinep and family welcomed guests, well-wishers and constituents to the closing of Gawai celebration at his open house event at Dewan Sri Singai, Kampung Sudoh here today. Henry, who is Deputy Minister of Transport  and Tasik Biru assemblyman, said he organised the event as June 30

Federal govt ready to support Sarawak in establishing cattle farm

KUCHING: The Federal government is ready to assist Sarawak in establishing its own cattle farm if needed in the future, said Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof. He said it is not an obstacle to help the state in the livestock sector even though it is under the jurisdiction

Satok constituency sacrifices 80 cows on Aidiladha

KUCHING: The Satok state constituency recorded the sacrifice of approximately 80 cows on the first day of Hari Raya Aidiladha today (June 29). Satok assemblyman Datuk Ibrahim Baki said the sacrifice ceremony encompassed the entire Satok branch, which consists of 15 Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) sub-branches. He mentioned that

Industries urged to embrace modern technologies

KUCHING: Industries in all sectors operating in Sarawak must embrace modern machineries and artificial intelligence to keep pace with technological developments. Deputy Premier Datuk Seri Dr Sim Kui Hian said with the rise of technologies, this could address the issues of capacities and capabilities that the state is facing with

UNIMAS graduates highly employable

KOTA SAMARAHAN: Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (UNIMAS) graduates have a high employment rate of 90.6 per cent post-graduation.    UNIMAS vice chancellor Prof Datuk Dr Mohammad Kadim Suaidi said, “At this year’s Talent Recruitment and Career Exhibition (TRACE), we have about 60 industry players offering about 1,000 job vacancies to our

Sarawak expects creation of 145,000 high-income jobs by 2030

KOTA SAMARAHAN: Sarawak is projected to generate around 145,000 new high-income jobs between 2021 and 2030, driven by changes in economic growth and the implementation of the Sarawak Digital Economy Strategy 2030 (PCDS 2030). Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Awang Tengah Ali Hasan highlighted the state’s commitment to becoming a high-income