SARIKEI: Over 2,000 residents in the interior of Julau, particularly Ulu Mujok, can now heave a sigh of relief as the construction of the Nanga Meluan Bridge has been successfully completed. This bridge, spanning the Kanowit River, not only improves communication for the residents but also brings social and economic
KUCHING: The Shariah Maqasid approach needs to be translated and adopted as a guideline to expanding the Islamic network in Sarawak and neighbouring countries, said Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg. Taking the Islamic approach as Ad-Din (a way of life encompassing all aspects of human life,
The decision-making authority for entry into the country, including airports, will now rest with senior officers of Grade 41 and above in the Immigration Department, says Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail. He said previously, officers of Grade 29 held this authority. Speaking at a press conference on Wednesday,
Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail said he will be handing over the name of a National Registration Department officer suspected of soliciting bribes for citizenship applications to Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) chief commissioner Tan Sri Azam Baki. Addressing the media after a cabinet meeting at the Ministry of
BY JAMES WONG KUCHING: Sarawak Energy’s annual sales revenue grew more than four times, to a new record of almost RM7 billion in 2022. Its chief executive officer Datuk Sharbini Suhaili said this was the result of its transformation to focus on renewable hydropower which significantly decarbonised its power system.
BY SARAH HAFIZAH CHANDRA & AWANG MUHAMMAD SYAHMI KUCHING: Pertama Ferroalloys Sdn Bhd, a leading company in the ferrosilicon industry, is eager to do its part in developing human capital in Sarawak. General manager Yuki Nakamura said the company which is based in Samalaju Industrial Park has invested some RM2.5
BY JAMES WONG KUCHING: The Kuching Urban Transportation System (KUTS) project is on track to begin revenue service in the fourth quarter of 2025, according to Mazli Mustaffa, the CEO of Sarawak Metro. He also stated that the proof-of-concept (POC) exercise of the Autonomous Rapid Transit (ART) will start with
KUCHING: The United Nations’ International Day of Yoga will be celebrated this Sunday at Garden Park (Open Lake Stage) Kuching South City Council (MBKS) from 8 am to 10 am. According to a press release, the event is organised by the Brahma Kumaris Foundation (Kuching Branch) and supported by the
After a month on the run, the twin siblings Rihana and Rihani, known for their pre-order iPhone scam, have been successfully apprehended by the police in Tengerang, Indonesia. The duo were arrested at a rented apartment in M Town Gading Serpong, Tengerang. According to detikcom on Tuesday (July 4), Rihana
The Sarawak Rural Water Supply Department (JBALB) has issued a notice regarding a water supply disruption in the Daro district. The disruption will take place from 8am to 5pm on Thursday (July 6), and the affected area includes Pantai Ramut, located after the Iran Bridge. This temporary disruption is necessary