Saturday, 18 April 2026

Author: News Desk

Tesla expands to East Malaysia with first vehicle delivery

KUCHING: Tesla Malaysia today completed its first official vehicle delivery in East Malaysia, marking a significant milestone in the city. The historic handover signals the company’s strategic expansion beyond Peninsular Malaysia, reflecting growing regional demand and rising consumer confidence in electric mobility solutions. Tesla said that the milestone demonstrates its

New Pakan District Office planned to enhance local administrative efficiency

PAKAN: The construction of a new Pakan District Office building, complete with staff residential quarters, is seen as a strategic move to enhance administrative efficiency and improve the quality of government services for the local community. The matter was highlighted during a briefing held in conjunction with a working visit

54 prisoners released on licence under MADANI programme

PADAWAN: A total of 54 Prisoners Released on Licence (OBB) in Sarawak has been granted conditional release under the MADANI Release of Prisoners on Licence (PBSL) programme, subject to strict supervision and compliance requirements. TVS reported that of the total, 30 were from Puncak Borneo Prison, where the licence handover

Festive contributions for uniformed personnel extended to all celebrations

KUCHING: The Sarawak Government continues to appreciate the commitment of uniformed personnel who serve tirelessly on the frontlines, including during festive seasons, to ensure the state’s safety and security are preserved. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said that while the public celebrates festive occasions with their

Kota Sentosa rep rejects politicisation of festive market visit

KUCHING: Kota Sentosa state assemblyman, Wilfred Yap Sau Sin, dismisses attempts to politicise his recent Chinese New Year visit to the 7th Mile Market, describing it as a goodwill gesture to traders. He clarified that the visit was conducted in the spirit of gratitude and community, where he personally distributed

Hope Place brings festive cheer to senior citizen in Bau

BAU: Just days before Chinese New Year, Hope Place Kuching paid a visit to 65-year-old Jong Nam Teck, a man living alone in a remote part of Kampung Sungai Pinang here. Jong, who has been receiving continuous support from the NGO, relies on their food aid to meet his daily

Entrepreneurship after graduation is too late

• It must start much earlier – for Malaysia’s future. IN Malaysia today, more than 71,000 youth-owned establishments contribute to the economy, employ hundreds of thousands of people and generate billions in wages.  These numbers are encouraging, yet they represent only a fraction of the country’s enterprise landscape. The real

Sarawak strengthens position as STEM regional hub

KUCHING: Sarawak continues to strengthen its position as a regional hub for science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) education through the organisation of the Borneo International Robot Tournament (BIRT) 2026, which will take place from May 6 to 9, 2026, at the Meritz Hotel, Miri. Minister for Education, Innovation and

Foot Of Mt Kuli

By Maya Green The prevailing nightHas consumed the last of the raysThe tears of the setting sun feltBy the foot of Mt Kuli Like a pitch black shroudEnveloping a green paradiseWhich will be unveiledAgain with the morning mist As it beginsIts transient riseOn the morrowBut now for the moment note