KUCHING: Sarawak Metro Sdn Bhd reached another significant milestone yesterday with the graduation of the pioneer batch of apprentices under its Young Talent Programme (YTP). The 10 YTP apprentices who graduated had undergone two years of apprenticeship in various respective fields, and upon completion, all were absorbed as full-time staff of
BINTULU: Pertama Ferroalloys Sdn Bhd has initiated enhanced benefits for its female staff in efforts to setting path for international female development culture standards in Sarawak. Pertama Ferroalloys general manager Yuki Nakamura said the company currently comprises a total 641 employees and 66 of them are females which makes up
Industrial trainees in the government sector and government-linked companies (GLCs) will now receive a minimum monthly allowance of RM800. While not specifying the implementation date, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim emphasised the significance of the allowance, particularly for trainees from underprivileged backgrounds, who traditionally did not receive any compensation.
KUCHING: Collaborative efforts between government agencies and the community are crucial in combating dengue. In stating this, Batang Sadong Member of Parliament Rodiyah Sapiee said everybody plays a proactive role in preventing infection by taking care of the environment. “Therefore, to effectively address the issue, there is a need for active implementation
KUCHING: The Free Prosthetic Implant Charity Programme, organised by the Che Hui Khor Moral Uplifting Society of Kuching & Samarahan Division Sarawak (Che Hui Khor), has been rescheduled from July 15 and 16 to July 22 and 23 due to venue limitations. According to the press statements, the organizers are
KUCHING: Amierah Nashihin, a 20-year-old freelance model and entrepreneur from Terengganu, was crowned Miss Petite Global Malaysia 2023 in Kuala Lumpur recently. She received the crown from the outgoing Miss Petite Global Malaysia and reigning Miss Petite Global 2023 Queen, Darsha Nair. Amierah also won several awards, including Miss Social
BY NUR FARIHAN RAZALI KUCHING: The Politeknik Mukah (PMU) Chili House Ventures has successfully moved to the next stage in the Young SocialPreneur (YS2P) 3.0 Programme recently. The programme took place at the Politeknik Sultan Haji Ahmad Shah (POLISAS) in Kuantan, Pahang. According to a statement from PMU, the Nana
KUCHING: Connor’s Stout Porter, renowned for its exceptional blend of four premium malts, perfectly balanced taste, and iconic Union Jack emblem, is thrilled to announce its partnership with Marshall, a distinguished British lifestyle brand renowned for its high-quality sound that resonates with music lovers worldwide. Combining the best of British
KUCHING: AmBank Group has given Persada Mentari Sdn Bhd (PMSB) a RM130 million loan for their development project called Arica @Andaman Island. According to the press release, this funding is considered “green financing” because it supports environmentally friendly initiatives. The CEO of AmBank Group, Datuk Sulaiman Mohd Tahir, expressed his
BY ALEXANDRA LORNA & NATASHA JEE KUCHING: Sarawak is in need of a dependable and sufficient supply of construction materials to ensure the timely completion of all development projects in the state. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said delays in the availability of materials would lead