Friday, 2 January 2026

Author: News Desk

UNIFOR grants RM512,098 to upgrade Layar mission schools

BETONG: Four mission schools in the Layar constituency have received a total of RM512,098 in funding assistance from the Unit for Other Religions (UNIFOR). Present to hand over the mock cheques was the Deputy Youth, Sports and Entrepreneur Development Minister, Datuk Gerald Rentap Jabu. The schools receiving the allocations are

RM1.81 million allocated to upgrade Tarat mission schools

SIBURAN: A total of 15 mission schools in the Tarat constituency have received an allocation amounting to RM1.81 million under the Unit for Other Religions (UNIFOR) Funding Assistance for Mission Schools 2025. Education, Innovation and Talent Development Minister, Datuk Seri Roland Sagah Wee Inn, was present to hand over the

From the ground up: Building a stronger digital Malaysia

WHAT does a truly digital nation look like? Is it defined by high-speed networks and global platforms, or is it ensuring that even the smallest café, home business, or cooperative can grow confidently online? Research from the World Economic Forum shows that ASEAN’s digital economy could reach nearly USD1 trillion

Curtin Malaysia signs MoU with China’s Liaoning Technology University

MIRI: Curtin University Malaysia (Curtin Malaysia) has strengthened its international presence and reinforced its commitment to global education and research excellence through the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Liaoning University of Technology (LUT), China. The agreement was formalised during an official ceremony held on November 20 at

TVS brings blockbuster shows this month

KUCHING: TVS is ending the month with a blockbuster lineup of local dramas, comedy and action, featuring Malaysia’s top talents and exclusive streaming on the TVS Inspire app. Leading the schedule is DRAMATIKA, TVS’ new drama segment, which premieres with Devoted (Tuesday to Thursday, 9 pm). The series follows Eva,

ST, SS visit Premier’s press secretary

KUCHING: Sarawak’s oldest English daily, Sarawak Tribune and its sister paper Suara Sarawak today paid a courtesy visit to Datuk Ambrose Cheng Loi Hee, the Press Secretary to the Premier at the Office of the Premier of Sarawak, Kompleks Satria Pertiwi here. The visit aimed at building rapport, strengthen working

BIG sees industrial gas boost ahead

KUCHING: B.I.G. Industries Bhd (BIG) expects its industrial gas business to do well with the gradual improvement of the activities of the oil & gas players. The group’s key customers are from the oil & gas and petrochemical industries, fabrication & shipbuilding, electronic as well as food & beverage sectors.

Petra Energy slides into the red in 3Q2025

KUCHING: Petra Energy Bhd has sunk into the red with group net loss of RM19.54 million in third quarter to September 30, 2025 (3Q2025), a reversal from profit of RM30.8 million a year ago due mainly to the pre-tax loss of RM15.3 million incurred by the upstream segment because of

Bintulu Port Foundation donates RM200,000 to LAKMNS

KUCHING: Bintulu Port Foundation contributed RM200,000 to the Sarawak State Mosque Welfare Trust Board (LAKMNS) at a ceremony held at the Sarawak Legislative Assembly (DUN) Complex today. The handover was witnessed by Premier and LAKMNS chairman Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg. Bintulu Port Holdings Berhad (BPHB) Group

UNIMAS expands global learning opportunities programme

KOTA SAMARAHAN: Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (UNIMAS) and The Queensland University, Australia, jointly launched a 30-day mobility programme to foster academic and cultural exchange in Sarawak. The programme brought together 12 Australian medical students and five accompanying officers to engage in immersive learning focused on public health among indigenous communities. Organised