Friday, 20 March 2026

Author: Faruqi Jeniri

Save lives, spread hope this Saturday

KUCHING: In conjunction with World Blood Donor Day 2025, the Malaysian Red Crescent (MRC) Stampin Branch, in collaboration with Kinder Life Power, is organising a Blood Donation and Health Screening Campaign aimed at encouraging life-saving contributions and promoting better health for all. The event will take place on June 21,

Sarawak launches research society to advance cell, gene therapy

KUCHING: The official launch of the Sarawak Society for Cell and Gene Therapy Research (SSCTR) paves the way for Sarawak’s emergence in the global biomedical innovation landscape. Founded by Dr Samuel Ting Chuo Yew, a prominent leader in pharmaceutical science and health policy, SSCTR seeks to drive awareness, collaboration and

Nanta mourns UPSI tragedy, prioritises Gerik-Jeli upgrades

KUCHING: Works Minister, Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi, described the site of the recent Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris (UPSI) students’ accident along the Gerik–Jeli route as heartbreaking and deeply sorrowful. “I visited the scene of the accident involving UPSI students along the Gerik-Jeli route and saw fragments of the victims’

Malaysia’s unemployment rate hits 10-year low at 3% in April

PUTRAJAYA: Malaysia’s unemployment rate drops from 3.1 per cent in March to three per cent in April, the lowest in 10 years, according to the Statistics of the Labour Force Malaysia for April 2025 released by the Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM) today. Chief Statistician, Datuk Seri Dr Mohd Uzir

Anwar, Paetongtarn propel Malaysia-Thailand ties to new heights

KUALA LUMPUR: Thailand and Malaysia’s bilateral relationship is entering a new high point, with the prime ministers of both nations showing strong commitment to strengthening ties and charting a path towards greater cooperation. Thai Foreign Minister, Maris Sangiampongsa, underscored this momentum, noting that the strong bond between Malaysian Prime Minister,

MALBATT 850-12 hosts Gawai and Kaamatan celebration in Lebanon

KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian Battalion (MALBATT) 850-12 held a Gawai and Kaamatan celebration at Camp Tibnin, Lebanon, on the first day of Gawai Dayak to mark the major festive occasions observed by communities in Sabah and Sarawak. In a statement, MALBATT 850-12 said the event, rich in cultural traditions, also

Pineapple, coconut, and banana industries set for major boost in 2025

KUCHING: For 2025, the pineapple industry is set to receive RM23 million through the Malaysian Pineapple Industry Board (MPIB), aimed at infrastructure development, farm expansion, capacity building, and adoption of modern technologies. Food Industry, Commodity and Regional Development Minister Datuk Seri Dr Stephen Rundi Utom said his ministry is focused

State to double beef product output in 2025, eyes regional export market

SARAWAK is expected to produce 30,000 cans of corned beef, 100,000 beef patties, and 1,000 packs of minced beef in 2025. Food Industry, Commodity and Regional Development Minister Datuk Seri Dr Stephen Rundi Utom said in 2024, Sarawak Economic Development Corporation (SEDC) produced 15,470 cans of corned beef, 68,850 beef

Senari sweeps Shell regional awards

KUCHING: Senari Synergy Sdn Bhd and its subsidiaries have clinched multiple top honours at Shell’s Southeast Asia-Hong Kong Distribution Awards, recognising their role in driving business growth, marine safety, and operational integrity across Malaysia’s energy value chain. Senari Synergy Port Sdn Bhd received the Partnership in Growth & Safety Award

Lights out at party spots as immigration blitz nets 46 foreigners

KUCHING: Three entertainment outlets at different locations quickly turned into a scene of panic and arrests when immigration officers burst in and rounded up 46 foreign individuals over the weekend. Acting on gathered intelligence, the Sarawak Immigration Department’s Special Task Force (PTK) carried out the raids dubbed ‘Ops Gegar’ here,