SERIAN: A total of RM1.81 million in Minor Rural Project (MRP) allocations was presented to 98 recipients during the Monthly Casual Meet-and-Greet Programme with Balai Ringin state assemblyman, Datuk Snowdan Lawan, held at the Balai Ringin Depot on Monday (Feb 23). In his speech, Snowdan said that the substantial allocation
Ethical leadership across borders IN an increasingly interconnected world, the concept of ethical leadership holds significant weight, especially across borders where regulatory environments differ vastly. Ethical leadership can be defined as the ability to guide an organisation or community in a manner that is consistent with ethical principles and values.
Why hospitality will keep losing people until it learns to grow them FOR years, hospitality has been labelled as a “low-paying” or “temporary” job. Many outsiders assume it is work people do only until something better comes along. Yet, from my own experience in hotels, restaurants, training rooms, and classrooms,
KUCHING: The Sarawak Government has filed a petition in the Federal Court seeking a ruling on the constitutional validity and continued application of several federal petroleum laws to the state, in a move aimed at safeguarding Sarawak’s rights over its offshore oil and gas resources. Deputy Minister in the Premier’s
KUCHING: Sarawak is stepping onto the global stage at the Mobile World Congress (MWC) Barcelona 2026, showcasing itself as a forward-looking, investment-ready economy. Minister for Utility and Telecommunication Sarawak, Datuk Seri Julaihi Narawi, said the event provides a vital platform to attract global partners and quality investments. “Sarawak is advancing
KUCHING: The Malaysia Agreement 1963 (MA63) continues to serve as the constitutional foundation for fiscal fairness, regional balance, and national unity. Senator Datuk Ahmad Ibrahim stressed that Sarawak and Sabah joined Malaya as founding partners of the Federation of Malaysia. “Implementing MA63 fairly does not weaken Malaysia — it strengthens
KOTA SAMARAHAN: Parliament should give due and serious consideration to the request of expanding the State Legislative Assembly (DUN) seats in Sarawak. DUN Deputy Speaker Datuk Idris Buang addressed concerns over the long delay pending proposal to increase Sarawak’s state constituency seats from 82 to 99. The proposal, which was
KUCHING: Head of State Tun Pehin Sri Dr Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar and his wife Toh Puan Datuk Patinggi Fauziah Mohd Sanusi graced an iftar ceremony with the leadership of the Unit for Other Religions (UNIFOR) at the Surau Astana Sarawak on Sunday (Feb 22). Upon arrival, the couple were
KUALA LUMPUR: Astro Group’s Chief Executive Officer, Euan Smith, expressed his appreciation to Ashwad Ismail following the latter’s decision to step down as editor-in-chief of Astro AWANI. In a statement today, Euan said Ashwad will be leaving the group after more than 18 years of service, describing his tenure as
KUCHING: A weekend night around the city took a different turn when two local teenagers were detained and their motorcycles seized during an ‘Op Samseng Jalanan’ early Sunday morning (Feb 22). Kuching police chief ACP Alexson Naga Chabu said the suspects, aged between 17 and 20, allegedly committed offences under