KUCHING: A coordination meeting for the final phase of preparations for the Hari Raya Aidilfitri open house was held at the grounds of the Astana Negeri Sarawak on today (March 10). According to a statement posted on his Facebook, the meeting was chaired by Datuk Seri Syed Hamzah Syed Paie,
KUCHING: SUPP Stakan branch chairman Datuk Sim Kiang Chiok has voiced strong support for calls to increase parliamentary representation in Sabah and Sarawak. He said the move reflects the growing population, geographical realities and the need to strengthen political representation in line with the spirit of the federation. Sim said
KUCHING: Canada has expressed interest in exploring strategic cooperation with Sarawak in the energy, agriculture and aerospace sectors. Canadian High Commissioner to Malaysia, Jodi Rae Robinson, said Canada has numerous innovative companies and technical expertise that could support Sarawak’s development priorities in these areas. She noted that such cooperation would
KUCHING: A French delegation led by French Ambassador to Malaysia, Marc Abensour, is in Sarawak on a two-day mission to explore potential investment and collaboration opportunities across several strategic sectors. The delegation included Military Attaché, Stefan Stefancic; Deputy Economic Counsellor, Bouthaina Harfi; Head of Business, France Jean-François Ambrosio; and Cultural
KUCHING: Continuous rain is expected to affect parts of southern Sarawak until March 11 following current weather conditions, according to Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia). In a significant weather outlook issued at 10.30am today, MetMalaysia said a trough line across southern Sarawak, coupled with wind convergence over eastern Sabah, could lead
LUNDU: The Sarawak Metropolitan Food Cluster (SMFC) project in Stungkor here is expected to become a new catalyst for the transformation of the state’s modern agricultural sector through high-tech applications aimed at increasing high-value food production and strengthening the state’s food industry chain. Minister for Food Industry, Commodity and Regional
BY NUR FARIHAN RAZALI While most residents are still asleep, a cleaning worker has already begun his daily routine to ensure the town of Mukah remains clean and comfortable for the community. For Mohamad Azrozain Abdul Latip, 43, collecting rubbish is not merely a job but a responsibility to society.
KUCHING: Three subsidiaries of Sarawak Foundation presented business zakat contributions totalling more than RM435,000 to the Sarawak Baitulmal Fund (TBS) during the Yayasan Sarawak fast breaking ceremony. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg, who is also chairman of the Yayasan Sarawak Board of Trustees, witnessed the symbolic
KUCHING: Agencies involved in disaster management have been urged to use the latest technologies, including artificial intelligence (AI) and data analytics systems, to enhance their ability to forecast and respond earlier to potential disasters. Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas said agencies such as the Department of Irrigation and
KUCHING: Former Radio Televisyen Malaysia (RTM) Kuching news editor Hipni Sulaiman passed away at the age of 68 yesterday (Mar 9). According to RTM Sarawak, he breathed his last at about 3.15pm at his residence in Kampung Haji Baki. RTM Sarawak reported that the news of his passing was confirmed