Wednesday, 7 January 2026

Author: Fasiha Khushiri

Urban forum on sustainable urban development

KUCHING: A Sarawak Urban Forum 1.0 is being held here to discuss ways to empower the creation of sustainable cities. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg explained that the event builds on Sarawak’s success in hosting the 5th Malaysia Urban Forum last year. “Sarawak Urban Forum 1.0

SUPP backs students on UM’s zero balance policy

SIBU: Universiti Malaya’s move to implement a ‘zero balance’ policy has been deemed unfair and oppressive to students. SUPP Youth chief Datuk Michael Tiang said youth and women members of the party therefore support the petition by UM students asking the university to drop this policy. He said UM’s decision

Symposium on research that matters next month

KUCHING: The Sarawak Research and Development Council (SRDC) will hold its second Research that Matters symposium from Nov 5-7. The three-day event aims to foster collaboration and innovation within Sarawak’s research community, bringing together experts from academia, research agencies, and industry. “The symposium will explore a diverse range of topics,

Pay raise on the horizon

KUCHING: In a significant move to improve the livelihoods of Malaysians, the MADANI government announced that the minimum wage will be increased from RM1,500 to RM1,700 per month, effective February 1, 2025. Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, who made the announcement during the tabling of the 2025 Budget in

American Corner Sarawak urged to expand focus on AI and digital economy

KUCHING: The American Corner Sarawak has been urged to strengthen and broaden its programmes centered on artificial intelligence (AI) and the digital economy, which are seen as pivotal for future success. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg noted the importance of these sectors, ensuring that Sarawak becomes

U.S. Embassy praises Sarawak’s cultural diversity and AI potential

KUCHING: The U.S. Embassy in Malaysia has praised Sarawak as a culturally diverse state with the potential to become a significant contributor to the empowerment of artificial intelligence (AI) in the future. U.S. Ambassador to Malaysia, Edgard D Kagan, stated that collaboration with Sarawak through the ‘American Corner Sarawak’ clearly

Registration of GISBH members gets positive response

KUCHING: The centralisation of Global Ikhwan Service and Business Holdings (GISBH) members at rehabilitation centres has received a positive response, four days after the registration system opened last Monday. Director general of the Malaysian Department of Islamic Development (JAKIM), Datuk Dr. Sirajuddin Suhaimee, said that while there have been responses

Sarawak hosts inaugural Regional Islamic Higher Education Symposium

KUCHING: Sarawak is hosting the inaugural Regional Islamic Higher Education Symposium (SIPTIS), which began today (Oct 17) at the Sarawak State Library Auditorium here. With more than 290 participants registered, the director-general of the Department of Islamic Development Malaysia (JAKIM), Datuk Dr Sirajuddin Suhaimee, revealed that all participants are members

Association responds to blood donation call

KUCHING: A blood donation campaign will be held this Sunday (Oct 20),  from 9am to 2pm at Batu Kawa E-Mart. It is being organised by youth members of the  Kuching and Samarahan Pan Chern Liew Clan Association, in collaboration with Ghee Hua Co. “It is being held in response to

Azam Sarawak seeks to build strategic collaborations

KUCHING: Members of Angkatan Zaman Mansang Sarawak (Azam) went on a working visit to Kuala Lumpur to build strategic collaborations with key agencies. These included the Malaysian Youth Council (MBM), in line with Sarawak’s vision of becoming a developed and high-income state by 2030. On the first day of the