Friday, 19 December 2025

Author: News Desk

RECODA attracts more global, local investors

KUCHING: The Regional Corridor Development Authority (RECODA) has witnessed increased activity from both domestic and international labor and investments within the region. RECODA chief executive officer (CEO) Datuk Ismawi Ismuni emphasised the authority’s broad commitment. “RECODA’s efforts go beyond just facilitating local community mobility. We are also committed to helping

Schools receive RM128,000 each from UNIFOR

SERIAN: Two mission schools in the Bukit Semuja constituency have received financial contributions from the Unit for Other Religions (UNIFOR). The beneficiaries are Sekolah Kebangsaan (SK) St Patrick Tangga and SK St Henry Selabi. Bukit Semuja assemblyman John Ilus recently presented a mock cheque for RM128,000 each to representatives of

Free tertiary education key to elevating household income, says Kota Sentosa rep

KUCHING: The Sarawak Government remains steadfast in its commitment to boost household income through strategic human capital development initiatives. Kota Sentosa assemblyman Wilfred Yap reiterated this initiative, citing Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg’s recent announcement of free tertiary education for Sarawakians in state-owned universities and higher

Vixen Studio

By Nur Sufikah Binti Abdul Razak The first self-photo studio at UNIMAS “Their style, the energy! I wanted to bring that to our crew!” … and boom, Vixen Studio was born! It’s all about mixing global trends with our local Kuching flavour. In an exclusive interview with the visionary behind

Community strength in new hall

GEDONG: Batang Sadong MP Rodiyah Sapiee recently praised the completion of the new Multipurpose Hall in Kampung Gayau Simpang Munggu Lalang as a symbol of the community’s unity and resilience. The hall, funded under the 2020 Rural Transformation Programme (RTP) with an allocation of RM200,000, was initiated by former Batang

Investing in high future productivity

KUCHING: Sarawak should focus on investments that promise high future productivity, leveraging its robust financial health. Muamalat Malaysia Bhd’s chief economist, Dr Mohd Afzanizam Abdul Rashid, highlighted Sarawak’s financial strength in the 2024 Budget, noting a projected fiscal surplus of RM386 million. “Sarawak’s economy is expected to outpace national growth,

Let Sarawak remain a model of harmony

MIRI: In welcoming the coming year 2024, Sarawak United Peoples’ Party (SUPP) secretary-general Datuk Sebastian Ting Chiew Yew has told Sarawakians to remain united. “Time flies very fast, in the blink of an eye we have come to the end of 2023 and start welcoming the New Year 2024,” he

Kingdomcity Kuching prepares for year-end services at Pullman Hotel

KUCHING: As the year draws to a close, Kingdomcity Kuching is set to host two final services of the year in the Grand Ballroom of the Pullman Hotel tomorrow (Dec 31). Pastor Caleb Tamilselvam said the first service is scheduled for 10am, followed by a countdown service at 10pm. “It

The timeless beauty of Bidayuh

By Priyadarsini a/p Santhar Dwelling in Borneo’s breathtaking landscape, the native Bidayuh ethnicity still thrives through the modernity of life. Bidayuh, or Land Dayak, is the second largest indigenous group in Sarawak after Iban. Many Land Dayaks also reside on the borders of Kalimantan, Indonesia. Meanwhile, the Bidayuh in Sarawak

SUPP stresses commitment to freedom of association amid political dynamics

KUCHING: The Sarawak United People’s Party (SUPP) recognises that freedom of association in politics is closely linked to the safeguarding of individual rights such as freedom of speech, assembly and expression, says secretary-general Datuk Sebastian Ting. In a statement on Friday (Dec 29), he highlighted that these rights collectively contribute