Thursday, 29 January 2026

Author: News Desk

Capacity-building workshop boosts staff capabilities

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

Hong Leong Capital Bhd gets 4-star rating

KUCHING: Hong Leong Capital Berhad 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 Russell

MBKS staff helps save lives as blood donors

KUCHING: Staff of the Kuching South City Council (MBKS) once again demonstrated their commitment to community welfare by participating in the Annual Blood Donation Campaign, held in collaboration with the Blood Bank of Sarawak General Hospital (SGH). Mayor Datuk Wee Hong Seng, expressed his appreciation to the Blood Bank for

15 EPU-approved projects in Mid Rajang region at preliminary stage

SIBU: A total of 15 infrastructure projects have been approved by the Economic Planning Unit (EPU) for implementation in the Mid Rajang region, aimed at strengthening regional development and improving basic infrastructure, particularly in rural areas. Chairman of the Mid Rajang Regional Development Agency (MiRRDA) Infrastructure Development Working Committee, Christopher

MP urges action on long-delayed Sri Aman road projects

KUALA LUMPUR: The federal government has been urged to prioritise the implementation of long-delayed road projects in Sri Aman, despite their approval under the 12th Malaysia Plan (12MP). Sri Aman Member of Parliament (MP), Datuk Seri Doris Sophia Brodie, said the continued delay of basic infrastructure projects had affected the

Padawan Municipal Council commits to child-friendly development

PADAWAN: The Padawan Municipal Council (MPP) has identified four key focus areas to fulfil and safeguard children’s rights within its administrative area. Its chairman, Tan Kai, said the themes are Every Child Survives and Thrives, Every Child Learns, Every Child Is Protected, and Every Child Participates. Under the Every Child

Blood donors urgently called to come forward

KUCHING: Blood supplies for types A, B and AB are currently running low at Sarawak General Hospital (SGH), prompting an urgent call for eligible donors from these blood groups to come forward. In a statement on Thursday (Jan 22), SGH said the decline comes despite encouraging responses from donors of

Kolej Poly-Tech MARA expands education access via community engagement

KOTA SAMARAHAN: Kolej Poly-Tech MARA (KPTM) continues to expand access to quality education in Sarawak through the organisation of the Kolej Poly-Tech MARA Community Engagement Session with the Sarawak Community, Samarahan Zone, on Thursday (Jan 22). KPTM Chief Executive Officer, Radzuan Razali, said Kota Samarahan was selected as a strategic

If a colour could start over, why can’t we?

‘PANTONE’S Colour of the Year’ often sets the emotional tone for what lies ahead. Announced toward the end of each year, it quietly reflects how the world feels and, perhaps, where it is heading. We moved from Very Peri (2022) to Viva Magenta (2023), then Peach Fuzz (2024), followed by

AirAsia mounts nearly 4,500 flights to cater for Chinese New Year

SEPANG: AirAsia continues to champion affordable travel for Malaysians, reuniting families and loved ones across the country with the operation of 4,434 flights throughout the Chinese New Year travel period from Feb 12 to 24. To cater to increased demand during one of the busiest travel periods of the year,