Wednesday, 23 July 2025

Author: News Desk

Retailers cash in on Valentine’s Day mood

KUCHING: Valentine’s Day on February 14 every year is one of the most awaited days for lovers around the world. Malaysia is no exception as it is much awaited, especially among young people, to be celebrated as a symbolic sharing of love. It is not lost on the business sector

Nurturing more youth entrepreneurs

LUNDU: The Sarawak Ministry of Youth, Sports and Entrepreneur Development (MYSED) is committed to create more entrepreneurs among the youth through the organising of various programmes. Its Deputy Minister Dr Ripin Lamat said this is in line with the Sarawak government’s aspiration to achieve the status of a developed state

Ex-Sri Aman MP joins Parti Bangsa Malaysia

KUCHING: Former Sri Aman MP Datuk Masir Kujat has applied to join Parti Bangsa Malaysia (PBM). This was revealed by the party president Datuk Larry Sng in his Facebook posting, today (Feb 12). “Datuk Masir Kujat and several Dayak professionals have applied to join PBM. “He (Masir) was also appointed

Industry Connect event, a catalyst to support enterprises

KUCHING: The Petroleum Sarawak (PETROS) Industry Connect event will play a significant role in encouraging Sarawak’s small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to seize the opportunities in the oil, gas, and energy sectors. Energy and Environmental Sustainability Deputy Minister Dr Hazland Abang Hipni asserted that the event should be emulated for

Rooney receives SMK Selirik student exemplary award

KAPIT: Rooney Ricky Jameson was awarded the Anugerah Tokoh Pelajar Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan Selirik (SMK Selirik), Kapit in conjunction with the Outstanding Student Award Ceremony (APC) of SMK Selirik Session 2022/2023. According to the statement by JAPEN, Rooney, who is also the school head of prefect, was chosen to receive

1602 Craft Beer to be reasonably priced

BY LEE SHAW WEI AND MA CHEE SENG KUCHING: The 1602 Craft Beer, Sarawak’s first locally brewed craft beer, will be reasonably priced and open up business prospects for everyone, said chief financial officer of Global Sales and Marketing Sdn Bhd Wong King Wei. He stated during the launching of

Help preserve ‘Ngepan Iban’ traditional attire, says deputy minister

MIRI: The ‘Ngepan’ (traditional attire) worn by Iban women needs to be maintained and preserved, says Datuk Dr Penguang Manggil. The Sarawak Deputy Minister for Public Health, Housing and Local Government stressed that this was to ensure that the traditional costume—worn for special occasions. Ceremonies, rituals and dances, among others—would

SPANS delegation pays courtesy call on Abang Johari

KUCHING: Sarawak State Public Service Commission (SPANS) is looking forward to working with the state civil servants to further improve the governance of the Sarawak Civil Service (SCS) in line with Post COVID-19 Development Strategy (PCDS) 2030. This was among the matters discussed during a courtesy call by SPANS on

Over 200 Mukah residents to receive house keys

KUCHING: Over 200 family members from nearly 40 heads of households in Igan and Tian in the Mukah division will receive house keys for Rumah Spektra Permata (RSP) Igan and RSP Tian in stages starting from March 2023. Housing Development Corporation (HDC) chief executive officer Mohamad Asman Ahmad said the

1602 Craft Beer revenue contributor, jobs’ provider

BY LEE SHAW WEI AND MA CHEE SENG KUCHING: The newly launched 1602 Craft Beer can contribute revenue and provide work opportunities in Sarawak, said Minister for Food Industries, Commodities and Regional Development Datuk Seri Dr Stephen Rundi Utom. Dr Rundi mentioned how well-known libations like the Irish Guinness stout