Saturday, 17 January 2026

Author: News Desk

NAIM bags several national human resource awards

KUCHING: NAIM Holdings Berhad has achieved a historic milestone by becoming the first Sarawakian company to secure multiple accolades at the 23rd Malaysia-International HR Awards hosted by the Malaysia Institute of Human Resource Management (MIHRM). The event, held on Dec 8 at Dorsett Grand Subang, Selangor, witnessed NAIM securing the

Sarawak JKR creates 414 new posts for greater work efficiency  

KUCHING: The Ministry of Infrastructure and Port Development (MIPD) has upgraded the Public Works Department (JKR) Sarawak workforce capacity by creating 414 new posts this year to enable the respective divisional offices to cope with increasing workloads efficiently. Minister Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Emas said a rural infrastructure maintenance unit

Ex-diplomat’s suggestion a good idea

KUCHING: Sarawak Legislative Assembly (DUN) Deputy Speaker Datuk Idris Buang described the proposal of Sarawak to have its own Foreign Ministry as a good idea. He said the suggestion made by former Malaysian diplomat Syed Nizamuddin Khassim in a recent interview with New Sarawak Tribune, was indeed a good idea

To premiere engaging Chinese-language film ‘Missing You’

KUCHING: TV Sarawak (TVS) is set to showcase the premiere of “Missing You,” an engaging Chinese-language film shot against the scenic backdrop of Sarawak. The narrative revolves around ‘Ah Ren’, a Singaporean digital influencer portrayed by Benjamin Josiah Tan, embarking on an emotional journey to reunite with his long-lost sister

Wee’s live session with Sarawak tomorrow

KUCHING: Kuching South City Council (MBKS) mayor, Datuk Wee Hong Seng will be having his 194th ‘ShallWeeTalk?’ session via Facebook Live with Sarawak Metro Sdn Bhd to gain better understanding of the Kuching Urban Transportation System (KUTS). In a press statement issued yesterday (Dec 14), MBKS said the sharing session

SUPP Senadin donates wheelchairs to health centres

MIRI: The Sarawak United People’s Party (SUPP) Senadin Branch recently donated 70 units of wheelchairs to several health centres around the city here. Transport Minister Datuk Seri Lee Kim Shin said 10 units were handed over to the Miri City Health Clinic (KK), while the rest were for Miri Hospital,

Examining Malaysia’s National Entrepreneurship Policy

By Professor Brian Wong Recognising the importance of entrepreneurship for national growth, Malaysia’s National Entrepreneurship Policy (NEP) aims to foster youth-centric economic development. However, concerns arise when analyzing the NEP’s mechanisms, benchmarks, and adaptability, given the reported startup failure rate of 50-95 per cent in countries like Malaysia. This calls

SGH seeks patient’s husband, family members

KUCHING: Sarawak General Hospital (SGH) are looking for Yap Tian Khim’s husband Chong Kok Heng and her family members. In a press statement issued by SGH on Thursday, the patient, Yap, went for treatment at the Emergency and Trauma Department on Dec 5, 2023 accompanied by her husband. However, since

Call to meet challenges of educational trends

KAPIT: Educators and parents must always be prepared to equip students with the challenges of today’s educational landscape, said Minister of Works Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi. Nanta, who is also Kapit MP, said the education system in the country must be dynamic to adapt to the current educational trends.

STIU attains certification for administrative division

KUCHING: The Sarawak Transformation and Innovation Unit (STIU), along with all Resident and District Officers in Sarawak have successfully obtained the MS ISO 9001:2015 certification for the Administrative Division. The MS ISO 9001:2015 certificate was presented by the Minister of Investment, Trade, and Industry Senator Tengku Datuk Seri Utama Zafrul