Wednesday, 17 December 2025

Author: News Desk

Responsible tourism

Sarawak has big aspirations for its world class tourism industry By 2030, it aims to become a leading destination for ecotourism and business in the ASEAN region. This will be accomplished through its Post COVID-19 Development Strategy (PCDS), which earmarks sustainability-based tourism as a key economic pillar to fuel Sarawak’s

Fahmi calls on acting Head of State

KUCHING: Acting Head of State Tan Sri Datuk Amar Mohamad Asfia Awang Nassar received a courtesy call from the Minister of Communications and Digital Fahmi Fadzil at Astana Negeri here yesterday. The courtesy call was intended to present the programme book and inviting Asfia to attend the national-level Malaysia Day

Community rallies to raise RM195k in 48 hours for student’s eye treatment

KUCHING: The fundraising campaign for Alyster Liew Tian Hao, who is battling an eye ailment, has successfully reached its goal of RM195,000 in just 48 hours. The Community Care Enrichment Programme (CCEP) Foundation, the organisation behind the fundraising campaign, expressed their heartfelt appreciation to the compassionate individuals from diverse backgrounds

A journey of unity and connection with Their Majesties

KUCHING: The ‘Kembara Kenali Borneo’, led by Yang di-Pertuan Agong Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri’ayatuddin al-Mustafa Billah Shah and Raja Permaisuri Agong Tunku Azizah Aminah Maimunah Iskandariah, spanning a distance of 2,154km to connect Sabah and Sarawak from Sept 3 to 13, has strongly promoted leadership centered around the idea of national

PPDK Sri Satok bowlers take championship crown

KUCHING: Pertubuhan Pemulihan Dalam Komuniti (PPDK) Sri Satok bowlers took the championship title in the main category of the ‘Macam-Macam Ada’ Bowling Competition at Riverside Superbowl here yesterday (Sept 13). They easily knocked down 11 other teams. In the volunteer teams category, PPDK Sentuhan Kasih Kuching took the title, bringing

Alibaba.com continues to boost Malaysian SMEs’ participation in global trade

KUALA LUMPUR: With the overwhelming support from local halal-certified companies onboarding its platform, Alibaba.com will continue to be instrumental in meeting the global demand as well as boosting Malaysian small and medium enterprises’ (SMEs) participation in global trade. The leading platform for global business-to-business (B2B) e-commerce, which last year launched

RM500,000 allocation to improve Mambong rural homes 

PADAWAN: A total of RM500,000 has been allocated for the Minor Rural Project – Sarawak Poor Home Improvement Project (MRP-PPRMS) for Phase 2 in Mambong constituency.  Deputy Minister of Transport (Aviation and Roads) Datuk Dr Jerip Susil said that 30 houses have been approved for improvement works and expected to

SEB and BDA plant 100 trees to support greening campaign

BINTULU: Sarawak Energy Berhad (SEB) and the Bintulu Development Authority (BDA) have joined forces to plant approximately 100 trees in support of the Greening Sarawak Campaign, aimed at enhancing biodiversity and mitigating climate change. The tree-planting initiative included the cultivation of various tree species such as Penaga Lilin, Bucida, and

D-Max owners hold Convoy 66 on National Day

PETALING JAYA: About 600 Isuzu D-Max owners around the country simultaneously ushered in National Day by participating in the Merdeka Convoy 66, in unity with fellow D-Max owners. The programme was organised by Isuzu Malaysia in collaboration with its authorised dealerships with parades held in 29 locations around the country

Swinburne student does Sarawak proud with US fellowship

KUCHING: State scholar, Aaron Nagai, has done Sarawak proud with his selection to represent Malaysia at the  Spring 2023 Young Southeast Asian Leaders Initiative (YSEALI) academic fellowship programme earlier this year. Aaron is pursuing his Bachelor of Business (International Business) at Swinburne University of Technology Sarawak Campus here. He said