Saturday, 6 December 2025

Author: News Desk

Sabah election a harsh verdict on Pakatan Harapan’s performance

KUCHING: The outcome of Sabah’s 17th state election has been described as a sharp rebuke of Pakatan Harapan’s (PH) three-year performance in government, with the coalition winning only one of the 20 seats it contested, reflecting a quiet yet decisive shift among voters and signalling a deeper confidence crisis for

Cultivating a global mindset at work

THE world of work is changing faster than ever. Digital technologies, cross-border collaboration, and multicultural workplaces are now everyday realities that influence how businesses operate and how the workforce prepares for their careers. In Malaysia, where globalisation and digital transformation continue to accelerate, cultivating a global mindset among employees is

RM4.49 million disbursed to landowners affected by road construction

SIBU: The Sarawak Government has disbursed RM4,487,903 in compensation to landowners affected by the construction of the new Teku-Pasai Siong-Kemuyang road under the Projek Rakyat initiative. Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Awang Tengah Ali Hasan said land acquisition was sometimes unavoidable in implementing public infrastructure projects such as roads, electricity supply,

Proposed Singapore consulate office in Kuching hailed as significant

SINGAPORE: Sarawak has welcomed Singapore’s proposal to open a consulate office in Kuching, calling it a significant step towards strengthening bilateral ties between the republic and Malaysia, particularly in Borneo. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said the move would create wider opportunities for cooperation in trade,

Serian water supply project progressing ahead of schedule

BALAI RINGIN: Construction of the Serian Regional Water Supply Phase 2 (Stage 1& 2) here is progressing ahead of schedule, bringing treated water closer to hundreds of residents, offices, and public facilities. Deputy Minister for Tourism, Creative Industry & Performing Arts and state assemblyman for Balai Ringin, Datuk Snowdan Lawan,

Pan Borneo Highway Phase 1 in Sarawak nears full completion

KUALA LUMPUR: The federal government has restructured the implementation of the Pan Borneo Highway Phase 2 in Sarawak, redistributing its remaining sections under two major highway projects to improve efficiency and accelerate delivery. Works Minister, Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi, said the original Phase 2 alignment has been divided between

Uggah invites Head of State to Premier’s biography launch

KUCHING: Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas paid a courtesy call on the Head of State, Tun Pehin Sri Dr Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar, at Kesuma Resort here today. The visit was held to extend an official invitation to Wan Junaidi to attend tomorrow’s (December 5) launching of the

Agoda offers affordable, attractive travel fares by year end

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia has climbed into Asia’s top three cheapest year-end flight markets, with fares on some routes falling to RM37 domestically and RM103 for international travel, based on new booking data from online travel agency, Agoda. The platform’s analysis, covering bookings made from September 1 to November 19 for

A family of intelligent birds

After dogs, cats and fish, birds are the world’s fourth most popular pets — and a significant number of them are parrots. It is hardly surprising: with their vibrant colours, acrobatic antics and often comical personalities, these feathered characters are irresistible. Parrots are known for their intelligence, sociability and long

Abang Johari in Singapore for Annual Leaders Retreat

SINGAPORE: Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg flew in here today to join the Malaysian delegation to the 12th Malaysia-Singapore Annual Leaders Retreat (ALR). The delegation is led by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, who is on a working visit to the republic. Anwar was accompanied