KUCHING: A senator has proposed a one-off car tax exemption for doctors serving in Sabah and Sarawak to help tackle the severe shortage of medical staff in the two states. Senator Dr RA Lingeshwaran told the Dewan Negara that the government needs to think “outside the box” to encourage healthcare
LUBOK ANTU: A local woman in her late 30s was arrested for allegedly acting as a “mule account” in online scam cases involving losses of more than RM35,500. The suspect was detained by a team from the Lubok Antu district police headquarters (IPD) led by Commercial Crime Investigation Division (CCID)
KUCHING: The Sarawak General Operations Force (GOF) seized 7,363 electronic cigarette devices and over 203 litres of vape liquid worth RM1.32 million during a nationwide ‘Ops Bersepadu E-Cigarette Mega’ on Feb 10. GOF Sarawak Brigade Commander, SAC Lim Bak Phai, said the integrated operations also involved the Health Ministry (MoH),
TOKYO: Japan’s Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi was set to inform senior party officials yesterday of her plan to call a general election to capitalise on strong public support for her government, media reports said. Takaichi was appointed Japan’s first woman prime minister in October and her cabinet is enjoying an
DEAR leaders, In a world characterised by rapid technological advancement and shifting socio-economic landscapes, the concept of transformational leadership has emerged as a beacon of hope and possibility. Transformational leaders are those who not only challenge the status quo but also inspire and empower their teams to strive for excellence
TASIK Biru state assemblyman, Datuk Henry Harry Jinep, reflects on growing up in rural Sarawak and the hardships that made him who he is today. In this interview, he talks about the importance of exposure and education, and how it formed the core of his mission as the people’s representative.
BANGI, Selangor: Malaysia becoming a hub for Islamic studies and a focus for students and scholars from the Middle East, Europe and Asia is one of the 10 key commitments that underpin the resolution of the 2025 International Higher Education Islamic Studies Convention held today. The convention, themed ‘Islamic Studies
KUCHING: Senior citizens here can now park their vehicles without worrying about making payments manually, thanks to the newly introduced ‘Elderly Easy Payment’ feature under the Kuching Smart Parking (KSP) system. Pay & Go managing director Eddie Wee said the innovation allows registered elderly drivers aged 60 and above to
KUCHING: Sarawak is stepping up its efforts in renewable energy with visits to Copenhagen, Denmark to explore advanced technologies in hydrogen and green methanol production. A delegation led by Deputy State Secretary (Economic Planning and Development) Datuk Seri Muhammad Abdullah Zaidel visited Topsoe’s Solid Oxide Electrolyser Cell (SOEC) facility and
KAPIT: A total of 25 recipients, including Parent-Teacher Associations (PIBG), sports clubs, village development and security committees (JKKK) and local associations, have received RM253,000 in Minor Rural Project (MRP) funds for Bukit Goram. Bukit Goram assemblyman Datuk Jefferson Jamit Unyat said the allocation reflects the state government’s commitment to grassroots