Tuesday, 9 December 2025

Author: News Desk

MTCP funding available for organising cultural programmes

BALAI RINGIN: Clubs or associations may apply for funding from the Ministry of Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts (MTCP) if they wish to organise programmes related to tradition and culture. Its Deputy Minister, Datuk Snowdan Lawan, said MTCP receives an annual allocation of RM10 million, which can be used

Why Malaysia should not abandon the engine just yet

By MFA Abdullah THE global automotive narrative is dominated by electrification, yet for Malaysia, the story should be about evolution, not extinction. While electric vehicles are heralded as the future, their success depends on more than shiny batteries and futuristic showrooms. It requires renewable electricity, dense charging networks, and strong

Four global awards recognise Sarawak conservation efforts

LANGKAWI, Kedah: The Forest Department Sarawak (FDS) marked a historic milestone by winning four major awards at the Green and Global Awards (GAGA) 2025 held at the Langkawi International Convention Centre here recently. The department received four honours at GAGA 2025, namely ‘Geopark of the Year’ for the Sarawak Delta

RM15 million earmarked for Ulu Roban water project

ROBAN: A total of RM15 million has been approved by the federal government through the Ministry of Rural and Regional Development (KKDW) to implement the Rural Clean Water Supply Project in Ulu Roban here. Senator Pele Peter Tinggom said RM720,000 of the allocation has been set aside for initial on-site

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