Monday, 23 March 2026

Author: Fasiha Khushiri

PETRONAS to lease oil wells for carbon storage

KUCHING: Petroliam Nasional Bhd (PETRONAS) will be the first entity to lease former oil wells for use as carbon storage sites, beginning in 2026. Deputy Minister for Energy and Environmental Sustainability, Datuk Dr Hazland Abang Hipni, confirmed the matter but did not disclose how many oil wells PETRONAS will lease

Adhere to the newly enforced Sarawak Labour Ordinance

KUCHING: The Associated Chinese Chambers of Commerce and Industry of Sarawak (ACCCIS) is advocating to all its memberships across the state to fully comply with the newly amended Sarawak Labour Ordinance (SLO), which officially came into force on May 1, 2025. The amendments represent a sweeping overhaul of labour regulations

Sarawak eyes Middle Eastern and Indian travellers via collaboration

DUBAI:  Sarawak Tourism Board (STB) marked a powerful return to the Arabian Travel Market (ATM) 2025 here with the announcement of a strategic trilateral marketing collaboration with Brunei Tourism and Royal Brunei Airlines. This initiative is designed to enhance Sarawak’s position as an emerging travel destination for Middle Eastern and

NSJA leads ghost net cleanup, mooring line installation

MIRI: The Northern Sarawak Journalists Association (NSJA) has successfully organised a Ghost Net Cleanup Operation and mooring line installation on Wednesday, in a concerted effort to preserve the local marine ecosystem and promote responsible scuba diving. A total of 12 participants joined the operation, including two NSJA members and 10

Showcasing Japanese products with cutting-edge innovation

SHAH ALAM, Selangor: Celebrating four decades in Malaysia, SHARP Electronics (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd has reaffirmed its commitment to Malaysian consumers through a showcase themed ‘Japanese Living to Your Home’, introducing an impressive range of products that blend Japanese aesthetics with cutting-edge innovation. In conjunction with its 40th anniversary, the Japanese

TVET now main choice in national education landscape

KUCHING: The Jerayawara UP_TVET with the School Community Programme 2025 has become a key platform in raising public awareness about the importance of human capital development in the country. Director-General of Skills Development at the Department of Skills Development (JPK), Zuleah Darsong, said Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET)

Sarawak hosts AGG Carnival from May 10 to 11

KUCHING: Sarawak is gearing up to host the exciting Sarawak Aesthetic Group Gymnastics (AGG) Carnival 2025, scheduled to take place from May 10 to 11 at Dewan Sa’ati, SUPP Headquarters, here. The event is organised by the Sarawak Aesthetic Group Gymnastics Association (SAGGA) and sanctioned by the Malaysian Aesthetic Group

RM11mil jackpot winner vows to fulfill wife’s dreams

KUALA LUMPUR: A city resident who won the Magnum 4D Jackpot prize of over RM11 million here recently plans on making his wife’s dreams come true. The winner, who prefers to remain anonymous, had never seriously imagined hitting the jackpot. Inspired by stories of small bets leading to big wins,

Alumni assets to younger generation: MPI

SIBU: Methodist Pilley Institute (MPI) accounting programme alumni are important assets to the younger generation and a testament to MPI’s belief in providing affordable education. Speaking at the Accounting Alumni Reunion Lunch at the campus on April 26, principal Dr Lu Huong Ying said these alumni shine in their respective

‘Recycle with Arts’ leaves lasting impact on children

KUCHING: Kia Market transformed into a lively hub of creativity and community spirit when JCI Batu Kawa hosted its impactful event, Recycle with Arts, on April 26 and 27 . The two-day programme was designed to spark children’s imagination through artistic expression, and to raise greater awareness about the importance