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
KOTA KINABALU, Sabah: The Coroner’s Court was informed today that a student, identified only as ‘A’, had taken more than two weeks of medical leave following the tragic July 16 incident that led to the death of Zara Qairina Mahathir. Student A is one of five minors charged in connection
KUCHING: A sum of RM21,456, more than double the initial goal of RM10,000, was raised in aid of children battling cancer by the Sarawak Housing and Real Estate Developers’ Association (SHEDA) on Sunday. It hosted a GoBald satellite event in partnership with the Sarawak Children’s Cancer Society (SCCS) at its
SERIAN: Serian District will soon undergo major tourism development with six natural attractions selected for upgrading, following funding from the Greater Kuching Coordinated Development Agency (GKCDA). The Serian District Council has been tasked with developing these sites, which include Bung Sadong mountain, Rancang Pool Waterfall, the Pesang River in Kampung