Saturday, 3 January 2026

Author: News Desk

Sarawak, Bergen collaborate in renewable energy and sustainable development

KUCHING: Sarawak is strengthening its position as a regional leader in renewable energy through enhanced collaboration with Bergen, Norway, a city renowned for its sustainable urban development and clean energy initiatives.  During a working visit there, Sarawak’s delegation, led by Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Awang Tengah Ali Hasan, explored opportunities

MOTAC warns public of fraudulent websites impersonating official platform

PUTRAJAYA: The Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture Malaysia (MOTAC) has issued an urgent public warning regarding fraudulent websites that impersonate its official platform. The ministry in a statement said these deceptive sites falsely claim to provide information on licensed tourism companies and include links such as: Motac stressed that

Hasidah refutes claims of betrayal over Sarawak’s O&G rights

KUCHING: Deputy Minister in the Premier’s Department (Law, MA63 And State-Federal Relations) Datuk Sharifah Hasidah Sayeed Aman Ghazali has dismissed claims by Pending assemblywoman Violet Yong that Sarawak betrayed its rights over petroleum resources. Describing the allegations as “malicious falsehood to the extreme,” Hasidah said Yong’s remarks were merely a

Making the most of the holy month

KUCHING: As the holy month of Ramadan approaches, many reflect on the things they missed out on the previous year. ome hope to experience special moments this time around. “Every Ramadan, I always look forward to visiting the Ramadan bazaars because the ambience is always different during this holy month,”

Sarawak delegation explores economic and urban development collaboration in Oslo

KUCHING: A key focus of Sarawak’s recent delegation visit to Oslo, Norway, was strengthening economic cooperation, particularly in industries where Norway is a global leader, including oil and gas, forestry, agriculture, and energy. According to a statement, the Sarawak delegation, led by Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Awang Tengah Ali Hasan,

Asfia plays host to visiting UK counterpart

KUCHING: Speaker of the Sarawak State Legislative Assembly (DUN), Tan Sri Datuk Amar Mohamad Asfia Awang Nassar, received a courtesy visit from Sir Lindsay Hoyle, Speaker of the House of Commons of the United Kingdom, at the Sarawak State Assembly Building on Thursday. The courtesy visit, followed by a luncheon

Astana staff attend talk on Ramadan preparation

KUCHING: The staff of Astana Negeri Sarawak attended a Ramadan preparation talk at Surau Astana Negeri Sarawak today. The session was conducted by Syariah consultant Datuk Ustaz Khalidi Ibrahim from the Islamic Religious Department. Also present were the Governor’s senior private secretary Datuk Seri Syed Hamzah Syed Paie, private secretary

Concert gets support of Sarawak government

KUCHING: The Sarawak government is supporting the upcoming ‘Nidji: Pelangi di Kuching 2025’ concert at Stadium Perpaduan on April 26. According to a news report by TVS, Minister of Tourism, Creative Industry, and Performing Arts Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah said that his ministry is always ready to support

Meeting explores avenues for cooperation in agriculture

KUCHING: The Ministry of Food Industry, Commodity, and Regional Development (M-FICORD) welcomed a courtesy visit from the United States Embassy in Malaysia led by its Agricultural Diplomats Timothy Harrison and Katherine E. McBride. The delegation was received by M-FICORD Deputy Permanent Secretary, Sayed Ismail Nasiruddin Wan Hashim on Thursday to

SHS supports flood mitigation, calls for protection of Sarawak Nurses’ Quarters

KUCHING: The Sarawak Heritage Society (SHS) has expressed strong support for Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Dr Sim Kui Hian’s recent remarks on the urgent need for flood mitigation measures at Sarawak General Hospital. SHS president Datin Rosemarie Wong-Jabu stressed that while flood mitigation is critical, the protection of Sarawak’s heritage,