KUCHING: Strengthening collaboration on tax policies and administrative facilitation topped the agenda during Sarawak’s courtesy visit to the Ministry of Finance (MoF) in Putrajaya on Friday. Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Douglas Unggah Embas led a delegation from the Sarawak Government on a courtesy call to Finance Minister II, Senator Datuk
DALAT: The Sarawak Economic Development Corporation (SEDC) has handed over a solar installation project to residents of Rumah Abus anak Junau in Nanga Jelai, Batang Oya, marking a renewed push to expand sustainable community infrastructure in rural Sarawak. The handover ceremony, held Friday, was attended by Tellian state assemblyman, Royston
LUNDU: Sekolah Kebangsaan (SK) Raso has unveiled its newly completed sports court, marking a key upgrade to educational facilities in rural areas. Opar state assemblyman, Billy Sujang, expressed pride in seeing the strong commitment shown by the school in ensuring that every allocation received was used optimally, systematically, and with
KUCHING: A 14-year-old boy and his family in Kampung Sungai Bandung have received assistance from non-governmental organisation, Hope Place Kuching, as they struggle to with financial hardship. Mohammad Farid Amirul Kounen, once an active schoolboy, saw his life change drastically in March this year when he was involved in a
SINGAPORE: Head of State, Tun Pehin Sri Dr Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar, and his wife, Toh Puan Datuk Patinggi Fauziah Mohd Sanusi, paid a courtesy call on the President of Singapore, Tharman Shanmugaratnam, at the Istana on Friday. The Governor was accompanied by the Deputy Minister for Education, Innovation, and
KUCHING: Form Five students of SMK Taee, Serian received an uplifting dose of motivation during a community centred talk by education advocate, Dr Clarence Jerry, at the school hall on Friday. The session titled ‘The Road to Success: Building Strength, Character and Faith for SPM and Beyond’, brought together parents,
KUALA LUMPUR: Menara Merdeka 118 lights up in blue from November 20 to 24 to commemorate World Children’s Day 2025 and Malaysia’s ‘Janji Kita’ promise. Malaysia’s tallest tower and Taman Jaya Park will symbolically connect national leadership with community spirit, reinforcing the shared commitment to ensuring children’s rights are protected,
SERIAN: A major festive celebration is set to take place here this year, with the inaugural Christmas Extravaganza scheduled from Dec 24 to Jan 4, 2026, at Empurau Farm and Resort in Tarat. The 11-day event will be the first of its kind in the district and is expected to
MIRI: Miri City Council is committed to ensuring the city’s cleanliness and sustainability through the revitalisation of the ‘No Plastic Bag’ campaign. Mayor Adam Yii Siew Sang, who is also Pujut state assemblyman, informed that all supermarket operators were called to implement the no-plastic initiative more consistently, as its success
MIRI: The Borneo Star Drift Series (BSDS) 2025 has the potential to attract drift enthusiasts from across Southeast Asia while also creating economic impact. Sarawak Motorsports Association (SMA) President, Senator Datuk Ahmad Ibrahim, said the event also could open career opportunities for local youths through the development of a motorsports