Friday, 9 January 2026

Author: News Desk

Sarawak business delegation calls on counterpart in Perth

PERTH: Datuk Tan Jit Kee, the president of Associated Chinese Chambers of Commerce and Industry of Sarawak (ACCCIS), paid a courtesy call on the Australia Malaysia Business Chamber Western Australia (AMBCWA) recently. Tan was accompanied by Kuching Chinese General Chambers of Commerce and Industry (KCGCCI) vice-president Kuek Eng Mong, secretary-general

Delayed projects threaten healthcare

KUCHING: Development projects in Mukah that have fallen behind schedule are posing a threat to the health sector and need immediate attention. Speaking at the Hari Raya gathering at Wisma Melanau in Miri recently, Deputy Health Minister and Sibuti MP Lukanisman Awang Sauni said the importance of development projects, particularly

MP hospitalised with dengue

KUCHING: Stampin MP Chong Chieng Jen is currently under observation at the hospital after having been diagnosed with dengue fever. In a Facebook posting, Chong said that since last Thursday (May 4), he was having fever and muscle ache on and off. “Done COVID-19 test twice, both negative. Was happy

Special utility corridor to prevent NRW

BY NEVILLE TIMOTHY SANDERS & ABIDGAIL MERTA GANGGANG KOTA SAMARAHAN: Non-revenue water (NRW) caused by pipe leakage is a critical issue that requires attention. Minister for Utility and Telecommunication Datuk Julaihi Narawi said that the lack of proper utility corridors for distribution pipes in the past resulted in NRW. “In

Early steps to combat workplace sexual harassment

KUCHING: The ‘Handling Sexual Harassment in the Workplace’ programme is one of the Ministry of Transport Sarawak’s (MoTS) early steps to combat sexual harassment in the workplace. According to MoTS permanent secretary Alice Jawan Empaling, the programme aimed to increase awareness and understanding on the meaning of sexual harassment, the

Tabung Baitulmal Sarawak collects RM4 mln in zakat payments

BY MA CHEE SENG & ELLISIA TINGASS KUCHING: Tabung Baitulmal Sarawak (TBS) collected a total of RM4.05 million in zakat fitrah (tithe) throughout the Ramadan period. Its general manager Datuk Abang Mohd Shibli Abang Mohd Nailie said the collection was based on a payment rate of RM7 for each individual.

Youth urged to grab job opportunities

SRI AMAN: The younger generation is urged to grab employment opportunities from agencies that offer jobs in the plantation and sales service sectors. Deputy Minister of Education, Innovation and Talent Development Datuk Francis Harden Hollis said that the sector has great potential and can benefit the local community as the

TYT, Premier attend dinner hosted by Yayasan Sarawak in London

LONDON: Tun Pehin Sri Abdul Taib Mahmud and his wife Toh Puan Datuk Patinggi Kurdi Taib attended two separate functions in London yesterday (May 8). Raghad was present to lend support to the London Craft Week 2023 event held at the High Commission of Malaysia in Londonwhich Malaysia is participating under the patronage of Her Majesty Seri Paduka Baginda Raja Permaisuri Agong TunkuAzizah Aminah Maimunah Iskandariah. The Sarawak delegation was led by Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg whose presence strengthened Sarawak’s commitment

Minister explains policies for sustainable industries

BANGI: Minister of Energy and Environmental Sustainability Dr Hazland Hipni recently gave a rundown on the government’spolicies and regulations to promote sustainable industries and how industry leaders can collaborate with policymakers to effect a change.  He was a panellist for the first Malaysian Clean Air International Forum 2023 (MACIF 1.0) programme entitled ‘Sustainable Industries – Mitigation Strategies Towards Blue Skies’ held

Tatau festival boosts local economy

KAKUS: The highly anticipated Tatau Festival is set to take place in the first and second week of August this year. The festival, which is well known for its exciting activities and competitions, is expected to bring a significant economic boost to the local community. According to Minister in the