Wednesday, 7 January 2026

Author: News Desk

Sarawak, Australia ink pact on energy storage

KUCHING: Australia has formed a partnership with Sarawak in the field of energy storage. In revealing this, the Australian High Commissioner to Malaysia, Danielle Heinecke, said that a cooperation agreement had been signed between Australia and Sarawak. “We have just signed the agreement to cooperate in energy storage, help Sarawak

Social media reasons for MoTAC DG’s demotion baseless, says Tiong

KUCHING: The Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture (MoTAC) has dismissed recent social media claims on the demotion of Datuk Dr Ammar Abd Ghapar from director-general to deputy director-general of Tourism Malaysia last year, calling them baseless and fabricated. Its Minister Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing clarified that the claims

RM6 mln to improve Lundu village’s infrastructure

LUNDU: Residents of Kampung Pasir Tengah will soon enjoy improved infrastructure and facilities, with a RM6 million allocation for various development projects, including the new Sangat Agricultural Road. Opar assemblyman Billy Sujang, reaffirmed his commitment to ensure continuous progress for the village, highlighting his efforts in securing the necessary funding.

Redmagic 10 Pro unveils Dusk Ultra

THE RedMagic 10 Pro has recently gained a new variant in Malaysia, dubbed the Dusk Ultra. It joins the existing range of colours — Shadow, LightSpeed, Dusk, and Moonlight — offering not only a fresh design but also a modest specification upgrade. Overall, the RedMagic 10 Pro Dusk Ultra is

Xiaomi unveils 15 Ultra with 200MP super telephoto lens

THE Xiaomi 15 series is set to welcome its most advanced model yet as the Xiaomi 15 Ultra officially launched alongside the production-ready Xiaomi SU7 Ultra in China on February 27. The smartphone landed in Malaysia last weekend. Xiaomi 15 Ultra: cutting-edge camera capabilities The highlight of the Xiaomi 15 Ultra

Swiftlet farmers urged to maintain high quality

SIMANGGANG: The Simanggang Swiftlet Farmers Association is urged to play a key role in advancing the industry, particularly in cross-border trade, as processed swiftlet nests have now entered the Chinese market. Simanggang assemblyman Datuk Francis Harden Hollis said the association serves as a unified voice, representing local farmers and ensuring

SEB community engagement sessions foster interaction

KUCHING: Sarawak Energy is carrying out a series of community engagement sessions across the state to provide more touchpoints for customers. These outreach initiatives aim to provide a platform for customers to interact directly with its representatives and seek assistance with their enquiries. As part of these efforts, Sarawak Energy

Sarawak to host 33rd ASEAN ASCC meeting

KUCHING: Sarawak will host the 33rd ASEAN Socio-Cultural Community Council (ASCC) Meeting set to be held here from April 20 to 25. Tourism, Arts and Culture Minister Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing said the meeting will serve as a crucial platform to strengthen regional cooperation in tourism, heritage, and culture.

Volunteer Patrol Scheme enhances community safety

BINTANGOR: The Volunteer Patrol Scheme (SRS) in Meradong has played a crucial role in enhancing community safety, with 155 successful patrol operations conducted throughout 2024. Meradong assemblyman Datuk Ding Kuong Hiing said the SRS, comprising local volunteers and under the Neighbourhood Watch Area (KRT) in Meradong District has successfully demonstrated

Sarawak strengthens education with focus on TVET and relevant skills

SIMANGGANG: The Sarawak government remains committed to enhancing the education system by ensuring students not only excel academically but also develop the necessary skills to meet future industry demands. In stating this, Deputy Minister of Education, Innovation, and Talent Development Datuk Francis Harden Hollis said the state government prioritises human