SARATOK: Two floodgate upgrading projects worth a total of RM5.2 million will be implemented as an effort to address the recurring flood issues in Kampung Perpat and Kampung Paloh here. The projects, as initiatives under the Betong Division Development Agency (BDDA), will involve an allocation of RM3.6 million for Kampung
KUCHING: The Batang Rajang Bridge, part of the Pasi-Sibu/Tanjung Manis Road, will be opened to the public after a pre-launch event on March 28, just days before ‘hari raya’. This offers shorter travel times for road users in Tanjung Manis, Pulau Bruit, Sarikei, Daro and Matu. Public Works Department (PWD)
KUCHING: Sarawak-based OCI TerraSus Sdn Bhd will play a crucial role in OCI Holdings’ expansion into the United States’ (US) solar market by supplying high-purity solar-grade polysilicon for a new solar cell production plant. According to its statement, OCI Holdings, through its subsidiary, Mission Solar Energy (MSE), is investing RM1.17
KUCHING: The Junior Chambers International (JCI) Padawan is aiming to expand its membership to 300 by 2028, said its local president Alaric Sim. Currently, Sim said that 80 per cent of the chapter’s members are business owners based in Kuching. “Our membership is open to individuals aged 18 to 40,
By Professor Brian Wong Uncle Roger Fried Rice, inspired by comedian Nigel Ng’s viral persona, debuted in Malaysia in late 2022 under the “Fuiyoh!” brand. Despite strong branding and social media hype at Pavilion Kuala Lumpur, it faced criticism for taste and value, highlighting the challenge of meeting consumer expectations
SIBU: The stretch from Jalan Kiong Tung to Jalan Oya will be temporarily closed starting March 24 until the upgrading project is completed. The Sibu Municipal Council (SMC) said the project involves the construction of a reinforced concrete RV road at Jalan Kiong Tung. “We appeal to road users to
KUCHING: The Graduates Enhancement Training Sarawak-Work Readiness Programme (GETS-WRP), a new initiative, has been introduced to equip graduates with essential industry skills, helping them transition seamlessly into the workforce. Recognising the gap between academic learning and industry requirements, GETI Sarawak has developed a comprehensive training scheme focused on key sectors
KUCHING: Pelaburan Hartanah Berhad (PHB) has announced its audited financial results for the year ended December 31, 2024, marking its strongest performance to date. The Group recorded a net profit of RM117.2 million, more than tripling from RM31.7 million in the previous year, driven by strategic initiatives implemented throughout the
KUALA LUMPUR: The amendments to the Constitution for the Parliamentary Services Bill are not just cosmetic changes. They are also crucial reforms aimed at strengthening Parliament’s ability to function independently and professionally. Senator Datuk Ahmad Ibrahim said that these amendments would bring significant improvements, particularly by making Parliament more professional
Cash is king! Or is it? As digital transactions transform the global financial landscape, many countries are moving toward a cashless society. From enjoying a meal at our favourite kopitiam to settling bills with large businesses, cashless transactions now account for approximately 55 per cent of daily transactions in Malaysia.
