Monday, 27 April, 2026

5:09 PM

, Kuching, Sarawak

Author: News Desk

Lawas Administrative Office Complex to begin full operations in March

LAWAS: The Lawas Administrative Office Complex (AOC) is expected to begin full operations in March. State Secretary Datuk Amar Mohamad Abu Bakar Marzuki said the government departments in the Lawas district are set to occupy the newly built AOC by Feb this year to improve public service delivery in northern

Outstanding showing by Sarawak athletes at Asean Para Games

KORAT (Thailand): Sarawak para athletes delivered an outstanding performance at the 13th Asean Para Games here, winning a total of 38 medals comprising 13 gold, 15 silver and 10 bronze. Their achievement made up a significant share of Malaysia’s overall medal haul, with Sarawak contributing nearly one in every five

Eight Toast opens first East Malaysia outlet in Kota Samarahan

KOTA SAMARAHAN: The opening of a new Eight Toast Nanyang Kopitiam outlet at The Summer Shopping Mall here is expected to boost local and domestic economic activity while creating employment opportunities for residents in the area. Deputy Minister for Tourism and Performing Arts Datuk Snowdan Lawan said the expansion reflects

RM1.92M new hall enhances Song district facilities

KAPIT: The RM1.92 million Kebiau Hall in Song has officially opened, providing the local community with a modern, comfortable, and inclusive multipurpose space for a variety of activities. It was officially inaugurated on Sunday during a ceremony officiated by Minister of Works and Kapit MP, Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi.

New DAP policy sparks education backlash

KUCHING: The Democratic Action Party’s (DAP) newly announced pathway for Chinese middle school students to enter public universities has drawn criticism for failing to grant formal recognition of the Unified Examination Certificate (UEC). Gerald Goh, organising secretary of Sarawak United People’s Party (SUPP) Batu Kitang, said the initiative “does not

Limbang’s Integrated Administrative Centre project ready by June

LIMBANG: The Integrated Administrative Centre (IAC) Limbang project has reached 85.52 per cent physical completion and is expected to be fully completed by June this year. State Secretary, Mohamad Abu Bakar Marzuki, said Limbang’s IAC was poised to become a new catalyst for administrative and economic development in the division.

Business leadership in AI, green and digital transformation

“Leadership is not just about giving energy… it is unleashing other people’s energy.” – Paul Polman IN today’s rapidly changing environment, business leaders face the dual challenge of leveraging emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI) and digital systems, while also committing to sustainable practices that embrace green technologies. This

Digital hospitality is personal: Technology makes guest experiences more human

CONTRARY to fear that technology might make hospitality feel robotic, this article argues the opposite: personalisation powered by data analytics, AI, and VR/AR makes guests feel more seen and valued. It presents scenarios like personalised room settings, curated itineraries based on preferences and smart concierge tools. It concludes with insights

Impressed US envoy bids Sarawak farewell

KUCHING: Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg received a farewell visit from the United States Ambassador to Malaysia, Edgard D Kagan, at the Satria Pertiwi Complex here today. Kagan said the visit was to personally meet the Premier ahead of the conclusion of his diplomatic service on

Outgoing US envoy calls on Wan Junaidi

KUCHING: Head of State Tun Pehin Sri Dr Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar and his wife Toh Puan Datuk Patinggi Fauziah Mohd Sanusi today received a farewell courtesy call from the United States Ambassador to Malaysia, Edgard D Kagan, at Kasuma Resort, Petra Jaya. The meeting was also attended by US