KUCHING: China reaffirmed its commitment to strengthen cooperation with Sarawak as ties between Beijing and Putrajaya reached one of their strongest periods in recent years. The assurance was conveyed by Chinese Ambassador to Malaysia, Ouyang Yujing, during a courtesy call on Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg
KOTA SAMARAHAN: Maxis Berhad and Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (UNIMAS) organised a one-day STEM camp for local secondary school students under the Maxis eKelas Menuju Gemilang 2025 programme. Launched in July 2025, the 18-month initiative in partnership with the Ministry of Education aims to support underprivileged students in excelling at their
KUCHING: Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) Youth urged former federal law minister Datuk Zaid Ibrahim to issue an open apology over his recent remarks describing Sarawak and Sabah as a “burden” and suggesting that the Malaysia Agreement 1963 (MA63) be voided. PBB Youth said Zaid’s comments, made in a viral
KUCHING: Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) Youth clarified that Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) did not issue any directive or endorse any representative to get involved in the ongoing Sabah state election, following viral photos of Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing appearing at a campaign event in Sri Tanjong. In a
KUCHING: Batik Air will strengthen Sarawak’s air links with Sabah through the introduction of a new direct Kota Kinabalu-Kuching (BKI-KCH) service, beginning Dec 15. Operating seven times weekly, the route is expected to significantly improve mobility between the two Borneo regions and support rising demand for seamless intra-Sabah-Sarawak travel. The
KUCHING: Sarawak Skills and FGV Holdings Berhad recently sealed a partnership to enhance human capital development through the signing of a Memorandum of Collaboration (MoC), signalling a stronger push towards industry-driven Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET). Sarawak Skills chief strategy officer Mohammad Isham Fauzi described the collaboration as
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THE global carbon market is experiencing significant changes, especially after the much-anticipated COP30 climate summit This annual United Nations Climate Change Conference, held in Brazil in November 2025, marked a crucial turning point for international climate action. At COP30, world leaders, policymakers, and industry stakeholders gathered to address the urgent
KUCHING: Former law minister Datuk Zaid Ibrahim’s recent call for the Malaysia Agreement 1963 (MA63) to be cancelled and assertion that Sabah and Sarawak are burdens have touched a raw nerve. Sarawak United People’s Party (SUPP) Miri (Piasau) Branch Publicity secretary Tan Lek Jin said while Zaid’s comments, which have
KUALA LUMPUR: Maybank and Chemsain Konsultant Sdn Bhd signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to push towards decarbonisation and sustainability initiatives across Malaysia. The MoU, signed during the recent one-day IIF-Maybank Sustainable Finance Forum 2025, aims to drive collaborative efforts in carbon credit initiatives, develop sectoral decarbonisation roadmaps, and establish