KUCHING: A total of 1,000 bowls of ‘Laba’ porridge were distributed to the public at Kenyalang Market on Sunday morning (Jan 25) as part of a community outreach initiative. Kuching South City Council (MBKS) Mayor Datuk Wee Hong Seng said such initiatives reflect the spirit of unity and harmony in
SIMUNJAN: The Sarawak Government has approved an allocation totalling RM7 million for the construction of a new mosque in Kampung Tanjung Harapan, with the project expected to enter the tender phase in June this year. Batang Sadong Member of Parliament, Rodiyah Sapiee, said the approval reflects the state government’s continued
KUALA LUMPUR: A new Serian District Education Office (PPD) has been approved under the 12th Malaysia Plan and is currently at the pre-construction stage, with tender documents being prepared. The Ministry of Education (MoE) disclosed this in a written reply to Serian Member of Parliament Datuk Seri Dr Richard Riot
KUCHING: School students in Petra Jaya here were introduced to legal education and civic awareness through the Hak Kitak Programme: School Edition, which was officiated at SMK Tunku Abdul Rahman today (Jan 24). Deputy Prime Minister, Datuk Amar Fadillah Yusof, said in a Facebook post that the initiative aims to
KUCHING: In a move aimed at strengthening local leadership, three new ‘penghulus’ were officially appointed while two outgoing penghulus were recognised for their service at an event held in Kapit on Friday night (Jan 23). The event was attended by Works Minister Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi, who is also
MALUDAM: Residents here can now enjoy easier access to government services with the launch of the Sarawak Kiosk Service, including Sarawak Pass, at strategic locations in the district. Lingga state assemblyman, Dayang Noorazah Awang Sohor, highlighted the initiative in a Facebook post on Friday (Jan 23), saying it reflects the
KUCHING: The Sarawak Government will further strengthen the Contractor Performance Evaluation Report (CoPER) to boost contractor performance and reinforce transparency and accountability in state government procurement. Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas, said that CoPER is a contractor performance evaluation system developed in 2014 and fully implemented in 2015
KUALA LUMPUR: AirAsia has signed a partnership with HYROX APAC, linking its regional network to the fast-growing fitness race circuit as athletes and fans travel across Asean and beyond for events. AirAsia X chief commercial officer Amanda Woo said the partnership came as fitness became a global lifestyle movement and
KUCHING: Hong Leong Capital Bhd (HLCB) has moved into the 4-star tier of the FTSE4Good Bursa Malaysia Index. It said the 4-star rating is the highest tier in the FTSE Russell ESG Score and puts it above the financial industry and investment services subsector averages. The group said its FTSE
KUCHING: Yayasan Perpaduan Sarawak (YPS) conducted a capacity-building workshop aimed at strengthening staff capabilities ahead of its Retreat 2026, taking place from January 23 to 26. The workshop, titled ‘Enhancing Capabilities for the Future’ and facilitated by Coach Ariff Azahari, was held as an early preparatory programme to equip YPS