SARIKEI: The establishment of a digital room in schools is seen as a significant step in enhancing the quality of teaching and learning in line with the rapid advancement of the digital and intelligent technology era. Deputy Minister of Plantation and Commodities Datuk Seri Huang Tiong Sii said the facility
KUCHING: The Employees Provident Fund (EPF) on Saturday (Feb 28) announced a 6.15 per cent dividend for 2025 for both its conventional and shariah accounts, slightly down from 6.3 per cent in 2024, amid a weaker US dollar and moderate gains on Bursa Malaysia. Economists, however, say the returns remain
MUKAH: A total of 300 asnaf from 15 villages within the Daro constituency received contributions during the ‘Majlis Santunan Asnaf Ramadan Al-Mubarak 1447H’ event at Al-Muhsinin Mosque, Daro, on Saturday (Feb 28). The programme was organised to ease the burden of underprivileged families and ensure they are able to prepare
MUKAH: Firsthand inspections of healthcare facilities enable the ministry to formulate more targeted measures to enhance service delivery, particularly in rural areas, says Deputy Health Minister Datuk Hanifah Hajar Taib. Haniah, who is also Mukah Member of Parliament, said that conducting on-the-ground visits allows the ministry to assess actual conditions
PADAWAN: The people of Sarawak have been urged to continue giving their full support to development initiatives introduced by the Sarawak Government under the leadership of Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS). Deputy Minister of Transport (Aviation and Road) Datuk Dr Jerip Susil said that throughout GPS’ administration, various development initiatives have
KUCHING: Local artists, particularly in Sarawak, have been urged to seize opportunities for strategic collaboration with professional recording companies to expand their works into the national and international markets. Simunjan state assemblyman Awla Dris said collaboration between local music practitioners and established recording companies such as Luncai Emas Sdn Bhd
KUALA LUMPUR: ‘Anak Sarawak’ residing in Peninsular Malaysia were celebrated at the ‘Sungkei Anak Sarawak 2026’ event organised by Yayasan Sarawak, which was held in a warm and meaningful atmosphere at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre (KLCC). The event, held on Saturday night (Feb 28), brought together Sarawakians living in
BELAGA: The Sarawak government’s efforts to document the customs of various communities in the state are crucial in ensuring its heritage is not eroded amid rapid development. Deputy Minister in the Sarawak Premier’s Department (Bumiputera Law and Custom), Datuk Jefferson Jamit Unyat said the move to formalise and codify traditional
KUALA LUMPUR: Traditional Sarawak delicacy ‘bubur pedas’ became a symbol of unity as members of the Sarawak community in the peninsula gathered for the MAKSAK Cares programme at the Sarawak Liaison Office here. The event’s highlight was the participation of Toh Puan Datuk Patinggi Fauziah Mohd Sanusi, wife of Head
DARO: The construction project for the Daro Health Clinic (Type 4) (Phase II), valued at RM46.8 million, has officially commenced, marking the end of a decade-long wait for residents seeking more comprehensive healthcare facilities. Daro state assemblyman, Safiee Ahmad, said the project began on February 4 and is scheduled for