KUCHING: The federal government’s proposed new guidelines on Muslim participation in non-Muslim celebrations have sparked concerns over their potential impact on racial and religious harmony, with critics warning they could deepen divisions within Malaysian society. Sarawak United People’s Party (SUPP) Youth Central vice president Kelvin Hii said such guidelines, if
KUCHING: The Sarawak United People’s Party (SUPP) has described the federal government’s proposed guidelines on events involving Muslims in non-Islamic houses of worship as unnecessary and overbearing, asserting that such regulations are not needed in Sarawak. SUPP secretary-general Datuk Sebastian Ting said the party believes that imposing rigid guidelines may
KUCHING: The federal government has been urged to reconsider the proposed guidelines by the Department of Islamic Development Malaysia (JAKIM) on Muslim participation in events held in non-Muslim places of worship and funerals. In voicing her concern, Sarawak United People’s Party (SUPP) Women chief Kho Teck Wan said the new
KUCHING: Sarawak should not be subject to the proposed guidelines by the Department of Islamic Development Malaysia (JAKIM) on Muslim participation in non-Muslim religious and cultural events, said Deputy Minister for Tourism, Creative Industry, and Performing Arts Sarawak, Datuk Snowdan Lawan. Snowdan, who is also Parti Rakyat Sarawak (PRS) Youth
KUCHING: Malaysia’s industrial sector is expected to remain resilient, driven by strong investor interest in logistics, warehousing, and advanced manufacturing despite global economic uncertainties. According to Knight Frank Asia-Pacific’s latest outlook report, emerging markets in Southeast Asia, including Malaysia, have seen a significant rise in industrial investment volumes, fuelled by
KUCHING: The Labour Solidarity and Learning Resource Association (LLRC) has raised concerns over the Employees Provident Fund (EPF) contribution rate for foreign workers, calling the current 2 per cent rate inadequate. According to its deputy president, Andrew Lo, the low rate might not be cost-effective in terms of collection, administration,
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BY SHARIFAH NONG-JASIMA AND KAREN MASING KUCHING: The Riverside Majestic Hotel invites guests to embark on a culinary journey steeped in tradition with its Sungkei Ria Ramadhan Buffet at the Puteri Wing and Al-Mubarak Buffet Dinner at the Astana Wing from March 1 to 30. Curated by Chef Amiruddin Jafar,
BELAGA: In Sarawak, the pursuit of affordable, accessible, and reliable energy sources is intricately linked to the state’s progress and aligns with the Post-COVID-19 Development Strategy (PCDS) 2030. Sarawak Energy stands at the forefront, driven by renewable hydropower and thermal resources, playing a pivotal role in advancing growth while upholding
BELAGA: A total of 16 landslide locations were identified along Jalan Menjawah Belaga, with several areas in critical condition and requiring immediate action. The locations were identified through a report after the Belaga District Disaster Management Committee (DDMC) conducted a site survey of landslide locations along Jalan Menjawah Belaga to
