Monday, 8 December 2025

Author: News Desk

Closer City Council-Interhill collaboration boosts urban greenery


MIRI: Work has begun on a landscape upgrade at Interhill Plaza after a ground-breaking ceremony signifying closer collaboration between the Miri City Council and Interhill Group to improve the city’s urban environment. The ceremony took place in front of Wisma Interhill Plaza before continuing with a memorandum of understanding (MoU)

Solid teamwork drives success of Sarawak Flagship Events 2025

KUCHING: The solid teamwork and collaboration among all participating agencies were key to the successful execution of the Sarawak Flagship Events 2025. State Secretary, Datuk Amar Mohamad Abu Bakar Marzuki, said that the team spirit displayed not only ensured the success of the flagship events but also streamlined other prestigious

Collaboration on tax policies, facilitation strengthened with Finance Ministry

KUCHING: Strengthening collaboration on tax policies and administrative facilitation topped the agenda during Sarawak’s courtesy visit to the Ministry of Finance (MoF) in Putrajaya on Friday. Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Douglas Unggah Embas led a delegation from the Sarawak Government on a courtesy call to Finance Minister II, Senator Datuk

SEDC delivers solar project to brighten Rumah Abus Junau

DALAT: The Sarawak Economic Development Corporation (SEDC) has  handed over a solar installation project to residents of Rumah Abus anak Junau in Nanga Jelai, Batang Oya, marking a renewed push to expand sustainable community infrastructure in rural Sarawak. The handover ceremony, held Friday, was attended by Tellian state assemblyman, Royston

Rural SK Raso successfully upgrades facilities

LUNDU: Sekolah Kebangsaan (SK) Raso has unveiled its newly completed sports court, marking a key upgrade to educational facilities in rural areas. Opar state assemblyman, Billy Sujang, expressed pride in seeing the strong commitment shown by the school in ensuring that every allocation received was used optimally, systematically, and with

NGO assists bedridden teen after tragic motorcycle accident

KUCHING: A 14-year-old boy and his family in Kampung Sungai Bandung have received assistance from non-governmental organisation, Hope Place Kuching, as they struggle to with financial hardship. Mohammad Farid Amirul Kounen, once an active schoolboy, saw his life change drastically in March this year when he was involved in a

Sarawak, Singapore reaffirm commitment to strengthened cooperation

SINGAPORE: Head of State, Tun Pehin Sri Dr Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar, and his wife, Toh Puan Datuk Patinggi Fauziah Mohd Sanusi, paid a courtesy call on the President of Singapore, Tharman Shanmugaratnam, at the Istana on Friday. The Governor was accompanied by the Deputy Minister for Education, Innovation, and

Life skills highlighted for SPM journey

KUCHING: Form Five students of SMK Taee, Serian received an uplifting dose of motivation during a community centred talk by education advocate, Dr Clarence Jerry, at the school hall on Friday. The session titled ‘The Road to Success: Building Strength, Character and Faith for SPM and Beyond’, brought together parents,

Menara Merdeka 118 lights up in blue for World Children’s Day

KUALA LUMPUR: Menara Merdeka 118 lights up in blue from November 20 to 24 to commemorate World Children’s Day 2025 and Malaysia’s ‘Janji Kita’ promise. Malaysia’s tallest tower and Taman Jaya Park will symbolically connect national leadership with community spirit, reinforcing the shared commitment to ensuring children’s rights are protected,

Maiden Christmas extravaganza at Empurau Farm & Resort

SERIAN: A major festive celebration is set to take place here this year, with the inaugural Christmas Extravaganza scheduled from Dec 24 to Jan 4, 2026, at Empurau Farm and Resort in Tarat. The 11-day event will be the first of its kind in the district and is expected to