Wednesday, 17 December 2025

Author: News Desk

Sweden’s ombudsman best model for Sarawak to adopt: Abang Johari

STOCKHOLM: The Sarawak government is on the right track in adopting the best practice model of the Swedish Institute of Ombudsman. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said the move is important towards establishing the Sarawak ombudsman as a machinery of the state government as well as

Understand AI trends to harness benefits: ASLI

KUCHING: The impact of Artificial Intelligence (AI) on the future of work will necessitate upskilling and reskilling while generating new opportunities. Asian Strategy and Leadership Institute (ASLI) chief executive officer Danial Rahman said leaders should therefore understand AI trends, formulate strategies to harness its benefits, and address potential challenges through

SDNU encouraged to embrace e-commerce for Dayak economic growth

The Sarawak Dayak National Union (SDNU) has been urged to embrace the latest technological advancements, particularly in the realm of e-commerce, to foster economic growth within the Dayak community. Katibas assemblyman Lidam Assan pointed out the importance of SDNU adapting to a digital-based economy and leveraging e-commerce platforms to uplift

All in the family — brothers steal the show at muscle flexing c’ship

KUCHING: It turned out to be a family affair for brothers Abdul Ramzi Bujang, Azmizi Bujang and Mohd Nurrazmi Bujang when they stole the show at the Kuching South City Classic 2023 Bodybuilding Championship held at the MBKS theatre here yesterday (Aug 20). Abdul Ramzi and Azmizi Bujang both won

Betong joins PROSPEK for greater development

SPAOH: The Ministry of Rural and Regional Development (MRRD) has given the approval to expand PROSPEK (Integrated Village Development and Economic Project), including the Betong Division. Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah said that he requested this expansion from Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr. Ahmad Zahid Hamidi at a

RRCC Mid Layar, better than before

BETONG: The newly upgraded Mid Layar Rest and Relaxation Commercial Centre (RRCC) here is now open to public. This renovation has made the RRCC even better, offering more services to road users on the Pan Borneo Highway. Now, there are nine food and beverage shops and five retail shops, along

Two Sarawak firms get Shell contract

KUALA LUMPUR: Sarawak Shell Berhad has awarded the Engineering, Procurement and Construction contract for standard lightweight wellhead platforms to two companies in Sarawak. The two companies, namely Brooke Dockyard and Engineering Works Corporation (Brooke Dockyard) and OceanMight Sdn Bhd, are among the subsidiary of KKB Engineering Berhad. Commenting on the

Abang Johari on two-day working visit to Sweden

STOCKHOLM: Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg and a state government entourage arrived here on Sunday night (Aug 20) as part of a two-day official working visit to Sweden. Abang Johari, who was accompanied by Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Awang Tengah Ali Hasan and State Secretary Datuk

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Civil servant among eight foreign women held for prostitution

GEORGE TOWN: Police arrested eight foreign women, including a civil servant from a neighbouring country on Friday, believed to be involved in prostitution activities in Timur Laut district. District police chief ACP Soffian Santong said that police carried out operations from 6 pm to 10 pm by conducting seven raids

Move to promote Sarawak’s cultural heritage internationally

KUCHING: Proton Edar Sdn Bhd is committed to elevating Kuching’s cultural heritage onto the international stage through its Asian Games Nation Drive programme, which was held here from August 19 to 20. In the latest leg of the programme, Kuching city was selected to participate in the travel programme with