Saturday, 14 March 2026

Author: Fasiha Khushiri

MBKS provides designated sites for seasonal fruit traders

KUCHING: Kuching South City Council (MBKS) has adopted a proactive approach by providing designated sites for the sale of seasonal fruits to assist local traders in conducting their businesses in an orderly manner, while also preventing traffic disruptions, pedestrian congestion and public cleanliness issues. Mayor Datuk Wee Hong Seng said

MyKad holders can continue using current cards for now

KUCHING: Malaysia will introduce a newly structured national identity card beginning June 2026, featuring enhanced security measures and improved durability. The new identity card incorporates 53 security features, including QR code verification allowing authorities to instantly authenticate card legitimacy through secure digital inspection systems. “This new card significantly strengthens security

Citizenship: Illegitimate children top applications

KUCHING: A total of 183 citizenship applications were tabled at the meeting of the Sarawak State-level Special Committee on Citizenship Status (JKKSK) Article 15A here. Of the total, 108 applications fall under the category of illegitimate children, children under guardianship (70 cases) and adopted children (five cases). Women, Childhood and

Lean public service vital to remain efficient

KUCHING: A lean organisational structure must be maintained despite the increasing scope of work and responsibilities within government departments. Sarawak State Secretary Datuk Amar Mohamad Abu Bakar Marzuki said the public service must operate in a slimmer structure to ensure the sector continues to function effectively. “We receive many requests

Sarawak Islamic Council committed to enhancing halal governance

KUCHING: The Sarawak Islamic Council (SIC) reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening public service delivery, halal governance and future-ready policies following an engagement session with state leadership. The session was attended by Sarawak State Secretary, Datuk Amar Mohamad Abu Bakar Marzuki, who had outlined the state’s new 3R-based work culture aimed

JAIS officers to participate in overseas training programme

KUCHING: Officers from the Sarawak Islamic Religious Department (JAIS) will have the opportunity to participate in overseas university training programmes in the future. Sarawak State Secretary Datuk Amar Mohamad Abu Bakar Marzuki said the initiative aims to enhance the skills of civil servants in addressing the increasingly complex challenges of

Youth targeted for participation in rice industry

KUCHING: Sarawak is intensifying efforts to strengthen its rice industry through structured talent development, targeting youth participation to build a skilled, future-ready agricultural workforce statewide. The initiative is led by the Sarawak Ministry of Food Industry, Commodities and Regional Development (M-FICORD) in collaboration with the Ministry of Education, Innovation and

JAIS officers to participate in overseas training programmes

KUCHING: Officers from the Sarawak Islamic Religious Department (JAIS) will have the opportunity to participate in overseas university training programmes in the future. Sarawak State Secretary, Datuk Amar Mohamad Abu Bakar Marzuki, said the initiative aims to enhance the skills of civil servants in addressing the increasingly complex challenges of

Sarawak Islamic Council committed to enhancing halal governance

KUCHING: The Sarawak Islamic Council (SIC) has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening public service delivery, halal governance and future-ready policies following an engagement session with state leadership. The session, attended by Sarawak State Secretary, Datuk Amar Mohamad Abu Bakar Marzuki who had outlined the state’s new 3R-based work culture aimed

Lean public service vital to remain efficient

KUCHING: A lean organisational structure must be maintained despite the increasing scope of work and responsibilities within government departments. Sarawak State Secretary, Datuk Amar Mohamad Abu Bakar Marzuki, said the public service must operate in a slimmer structure to ensure the sector continues to function effectively. “We receive many requests