Sunday, 21 December 2025

Author: News Desk

Colleges launch programme to encourage volunteerism

KUCHING: A total of 47 final year students from seven Sarawak Zone Community Colleges participated in the ‘Unleash Your Confidence Programme and Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)’ organised by Sarawak Community College recently. The colleges are Mas Gading Community College, Kuching Community College, Santubong Community College, Betong Community College, Sarikei Community

MoU to speed up Sarawak’s digital economic development agenda

KUCHING: Sarawak’s digital initiatives will pick up momentum following the signing of memorandum of understanding (MoU) between the Sarawak Multimedia Authority (SMA) and IDEMIA Malaysia. SMA chief executive officer Dr. Anderson Tiong Ing Heng said the MoU is a follow-up of the Asia-Pacific Cybersecurity Conference held in May. “Following this

Malaysia’s economy remains resilient

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia’s economy remains resilient anchored by domestic-oriented activities and will continue to be supported by labour market conditions and investments moving into next year, said Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) governor Datuk Abdul Rasheed Ghaffour. He said the labour market conditions, particularly employment and wages, have continued to improve,

80 countries to explore cutting-edge growth

KUCHING: The 27th World Congress on Innovation and Technology 2023 and the 6th International Digital Economy Conference Sarawak 2023 (WCIT | IDECS 2023) set to take from Wednesday (Oct 4) until Oct 6 here will see a gathering of visionaries, innovators and technology enthusiasts from over 80 countries.  In a

Enuma CEO meets Abang Jo to discuss AI-based education advancements 

KUCHING: Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg received a courtesy call from Enuma chief executive officer Sooinn Lee at Wisma Bapa Malaysia here on Tuesday (Oct 3). Lee said the purpose of the visit was to share with the Premier the latest advancements in artificial intelligence (AI)-based

Sarawak Metro, EMG JV strengthen partnership

KUCHING: Sarawak Metro Sdn Bhd (Sarawak Metro) and EMG JV Sdn Bhd have signed a Certificate of Conformance (COC) to further strengthen the partnership for the Kuching Urban Transportation System (KUTS) project. Sarawak Metro chief executive officer Mazli Mustaffa signed for the company, while EMG JV was represented by director

Stay informed, stay safe from online fraud

KUCHING: The public is reminded to always remain vigilant against the rising prevalence of online fraud crimes. Deputy Premier Datuk Seri Dr Sim Kui Hian said that it can affect all segments of society, regardless of background. “Victims of online fraud can happen to anyone including those who are educated,

Public alerted on fake offers using JBALB Sarawak’s identity

KUCHING: The public is advised to remain vigilant against impersonators using the Sarawak Rural Water Supply Department’s (JBALB) name and logo for fraudulent purposes. This warning came after JBALB Sarawak received a complaint about an impersonator submitted a fake letter with its name and logo offering to supply goods for

Some 10,000 tech geeks gather for world congress

KUCHING: Over 10,000 technology geeks from 80 countries will converge here for the 27th World Congress on Innovation and Technology, 6th International Digital Economy Conference Sarawak (WCIT IDECS 2023). The three-day congress from Oct 4 – 6 will be held at the Borneo Convention Centre Kuching (BCCK). An inaugural She-Tech

NGO reaches out to elderly man with gallstone complications

KUCHING: Hope Place has offered assistance to Yong Hua Kuong, a 75-year old man from Bintulu, who is experiencing gallstone complications. In a press release issued by Hope Place, Yong was diagnosed with ascending cholangitis, a condition involving gallstones in his bile duct, back in August. Doctors are still contemplating