Sunday, 21 December 2025

Author: News Desk

Sarawak Metro partners with UNIONS to enhance service integrity and governance

KUCHING: Sarawak Metro Sdn Bhd (Sarawak Metro) will be cooperating with Sarawak Integrity and Ombudsman Unit (UNIONS) to enhance Sarawak Metro’s services, especially during the implementation of Kuching Urban Transportation System (KUTS) passenger service. During the UNIONS visit to Sarawak Metro on Jan 7, Sarawak Metro gave a presentation on

Call to enhance visibility of DBP’s bookstore offerings

KUCHING: Chairman of the Dewan Bahasa dan Pustaka (DBP) Board of Governors Datuk Dr Mohd Anuar Rethwan has called for greater authority and quick action from the leadership to strengthen the role of DBP in promoting the Malay language, literature, and publications. He stressed the importance of establishing credibility, acting

Why the delays in Motor Vehicle Trade Licences

KUCHING:  A stringent review process and incomplete application documents have been identified as the primary reasons for delays in the issuance of Motor Vehicle Trade Licences (LPKM) in Sarawak. This was revealed during a meeting between Sarawak Transport Minister Datuk Seri Lee Kim Shin and the Sarawak Road Transport Department

AI and business: Driving innovation, efficiency and growth

RECENT research and industry insights underscore how rapidly Artificial Intelligence (AI) is making its mark for businesses. According to PwC’s “AI Predictions” series, organisations worldwide are investing in AI solutions at an unprecedented pace, recognising their potential to unlock new sources of value. Similarly, McKinsey’s “The State of AI” report

Kuching Water Board schedules water disruption on Jan 10

KUCHING: The Kuching Water Board (KWB) is set to carry out a scheduled water disruption beginning on Jan 10 at 9pm. According to a water disruption notice from the Kuching Water Board (KWB), the water utility company will be repairing a 600 mm main pipe leak at Jalan Canna, Kuching,

DBP initiatives to promote Malay language globally

KUCHING: The Dewan Bahasa dan Pustaka (DBP) has outlined a comprehensive set of initiatives for 2025, aimed at elevating the Malay language, literature, and cultural engagement on both the national and international stages. Among the key goals is the continued promotion of the Malay language through various international platforms, including

Call to reduce recruitment processes lauded

KUCHING: Sarawak Housing and Real Estate Developers’ Authority (SHEDA) expressed strong support for the call by the Minister of Food Industry, Commodity, and Regional Development to improve the efficiency of recruitment processes for foreign workers.  Its advisor Datuk Sim Kiang Chiok described Datuk Seri Stephen Rundi Utom’s proposal to reduce

Lorry Transport Service members voice their challenges to Lee

KUCHING: A delegation from the Lorry Transport Service, an association of companies transporting goods and people by lorries, met Datuk Seri Lee Kim Shin at his office at Bangunan Baitulmakmur here recently. The aim of the meeting was to discuss pressing challenges faced by its members in transporting agricultural goods

Foundation hands over contribution to Hope Place

KUCHING: Yayasan Dhamma Vijaya ushered in 2025 with a heartfelt contribution to the less fortunate by partnering with Hope Place Kuching. The foundation donated cans of special milk powder supplements and RM2,000 in aid, emphasising its commitment to supporting marginalised individuals, including those with disabilities and chronic illnesses. The contribution

Chamber donates to Chinese New Year decorations

KUCHING: The Tabuan Jaya Chamber of Commerce has reaffirmed its dedication to fostering community spirit by contributing a generous donation to enhance Chinese New Year decorations at the Tabuan Jaya Commercial Centre and Datuk Song Swee Guang Park. The donation handover ceremony was held yesterday (Jan 9) at the Kuching