Wednesday, 31 December 2025

Author: News Desk

UNIFOR fund report must be transparent, says Dr Jerip

PADAWAN: The Unit for Other Religions (UNIFOR) fund expenditure report must be prepared with full transparency to prevent any misappropriation of funds. Deputy Minister of Transport (Road and Air) Datuk Dr Jerip Susil said all aid recipients are required to submit regular financial reports to the authorities, ensuring accountability in

Abang Johari: Economic growth must improve quality of life

BY NATASHA JEE & NURIN PATRA KUCHING: The Sarawak government remains dedicated to ensure that its economic success is trickled down to the society. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said infrastructure development remains a key focus in the state’s growth strategy, covering water and power supply,

Leaders told to align actions with long-term objectives

BY NURIN PATRA & NATASHA JEE KUCHING: Future leadership in Sarawak should leverage the state’s strengths while harnessing technology to drive progress and innovation. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg highlighted Sarawak’s abundant resources, particularly the vast water sources that hold the key to a thriving hydrogen economy. “I

Align leadership approaches with global challenges, says Premier

BY NATASHA JEE & NURIN PATRA KUCHING: Leadership approaches today must evolve in line with the changing global landscape. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said today’s challenges faced demand a new paradigm — not only to address current issues but also to anticipate future complexities. He

Sarawak to set up leadership institute for future visionaries

BY NURIN PATRA & NATASHA JEE KUCHING: Sarawak will establish a dedicated leadership institute aimed at advancing contemporary leadership and shaping future leaders with strategic vision, strong governance, and inclusive principles. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said the institute will serve as a driving force in

Liza Aziz is GV11 champion

SINGER Liza Aziz lived up to expectations as she was crowned the champion of Gegar Vaganza Season 11 (GV11) during the grand finale held at the Shah Alam City Council (MBSA) Auditorium on Sunday night. The 61-year-old’s victory earned her a cash prize of RM100,000 along with a trophy courtesy

‘Dog Man’ holds N.America lead despite Super Bowl competition

“DOG MAN”, a superhero comedy from Universal and DreamWorks based on popular kids’ novels, held its lead in North American theatres for a second straight weekend, earning an estimated US$13.7 million, industry watcher Exhibitor Relations said Sunday. The animated movie, a spinoff from the best-selling “Captain Underpants” series of graphic

M’sia, Uzbekistan to enhance cultural ties

KUCHING: Malaysia through the Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture (MoTAC) and Uzbekistan have strengthened their cultural ties with the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on cooperation in the field of culture. MoTAC said the MoU coincided with the official visit of Uzbek President Shavkat Mirziyoyev to Malaysia

Foreign delegates to observe state’s environmental conservation efforts

KUCHING: A group of 40 delegates from the ‘Atlantic Council Millennium Leadership: Malaysia Study Tour 2025’ programme are in the city to explore Sarawak’s renewable energy initiatives. As part of their two-day working visit, the delegates will also learn above the environmental conservation efforts in the state. They also seek

MoU seeks more job opportunities for the deaf

BY SITI NURAIN RATANI KUCHING: JobStock on Monday (Feb 10) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Sarawak Society for the Deaf to expand employment opportunities for the deaf community. The MoU signing ceremony was witnessed by Minister of Women, Childhood, and Community Well-being Development Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah,