PUTRAJAYA: Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Awang Tengah Ali Hasan, representing Premier Tan Sri Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg, attended the 144th Meeting of Chief Ministers and Menteris Besar in Putrajaya today (Oct 22).Chaired by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, the meeting focused on key issues related to federal-state
KUCHING: Three organisations have agreed to collaborate on human capital development and Al-driven technological solutions focused on space-related industries. A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) has been signed to put this into effect by Sarawak Digital Economy Corporation Berhad (SDEC), Centre for Technology Excellence Sarawak Sdn Bhd (Centexs), and AngkasaX Innovation
KUCHING: Parti Rakyat Sarawak (PRS) will celebrate its 20th anniversary this Saturday (October 26) with a grand dinner at the Sheraton Hotel. The event marks two decades of the party’s significant contributions to Sarawak’s political landscape since its establishment in 2004 by the late Tan Sri Dr. James Jemut Masing.
KUCHING: A Chinese community leader has expressed concern that the government’s plans to increase the minimum wage will take a toll on small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in rural areas. Taking into account that the government had only recently raised the minimum wage to RM1,500 on July 1 last year,
KUCHING: Julie Chia, founder of Deservebarn, has turned a personal struggle with dry, chapped lips into a flourishing local business. Initially formulating her own lip balm to alleviate her severe lip condition, which sometimes caused bleeding, Julie’s journey began out of necessity. After finding a formula that worked, she shared
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
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
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,
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
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