KUCHING: Tabung Baitulmal Sarawak (TBS) has introduced a new method for Zakat Fitrah payment through QR code in collaboration with Bank Islam Malaysia Berhad (BIMB), providing an alternative to cash transactions for Amil Zakat Fitrah here. TBS general manager Datuk Abg Mohd Shibli Abg Mohd Nailie said the initiative aims
BINTULU: More than 107 employees of OCI TerraSus came together to lend a hand in the aftermath of severe flooding here. Between Jan 30 and Feb 2 they helped provide temporary shelters for affected employees, manage shelter support, and coordinate volunteer efforts. “These initiatives also saw OCI TerraSus donate essential
KUCHING: The Sarawak Women and Family Council held its first meeting for the 2025 session today, attended by 22 council members. “A key focus was women’s empowerment, particularly in entrepreneurship. The council highlighted that supporting women in business can reduce poverty, increase household incomes and improve family well-being,” said Minister
KUCHING: Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) cylinder shortages reported in the aftermath of recent severe weather conditions which halted operations at a plant are being addressed urgently. To ensure adequate supply, PetrosNiaga has rerouted LPG cylinder supply from Kuching and Sepanggar Bay in Sabah. “Senari Independent Oil Terminal (IOT) in Kuching
KUCHING: A one-way alternative lane on the Sungai Bintangor Bridge near Jalan Datuk Ajibah Abol has been opened to ease traffic flow for residents in the Satok area. The opening of this lane today (Feb14) aims to smoothen traffic flow after several delays in the project’s completion. According to Satok
KUCHING: The opening of the Muara Sungai Bintangor Police Station today (Feb14) has brought new hope to over 1,200 residents in the surrounding Satok area as the security of local residents is now more assured. According to the Satok assemblyman, Datuk Ibrahim Baki, this is due to the fact that
KUCHING: The government has set aside RM1 billion this year to support and uplift communities. However, Minister of Women, Family, and Community Development, Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri, highlighted that many organisations have yet to fully utilise the allocated funds. She explained that grants of up to RM100,000 are available for
KUCHING: Sarawak recorded a total of 400,531 tourists in January 2025, marking the highest number since 2019. Minister of Tourism, Creative Industry, and Performing Arts, Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah, stated that tourism receipts from this influx exceeded RM1 billion, amounting to RM1,025,391,859. “This represents a 13.46 per cent
KUCHING: The state’s new airline, AirBorneo, will not solely focus on profitability but will trigger economic growth and travel convenience for Sarawak residents and international tourists. Sarawak’s Minister of Tourism, Creative Industry, and Performing Arts, Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah, stated that AirBorneo is not just an additional transport
KUCHING: The Ministry of Works (KKR), through the Public Works Department (PWD), remains committed to enhancing educational infrastructure nationwide, including in Sabah and Sarawak. Minister of Works Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi emphasised that this initiative aligns with the country’s educational reform agenda aimed at improving the quality of education.