BINTULU: South African-born restaurant chain Nando’s officially opened its first Bintulu outlet at The Spring Bintulu yesterday, bringing its signature flame-grilled PERi-PERi chicken to the coastal city ahead of the festive season. Nando’s Malaysia chief commercial officer Chai Hui Fung said the team is thrilled to finally join the local
KUCHING: Two years leading the Ministry of Domestic Trade and Cost of Living have prepared Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi well for his new role at the Ministry of Entrepreneur Development and Cooperatives (KUSKOP). According to Nanta, KUSKOP shares many similarities in terms of functions and challenges, further strengthening his
KUCHING: Sarawak’s traditional textiles are emerging as both cultural ambassadors and economic drivers as the state strengthens its presence in the global fashion scene. Minister of Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah said Sarawak’s cultural capital continues to unlock new income opportunities for local
KUCHING: SeDidik Sdn Bhd (SeDidik) is set to expand access to early childhood education in Sarawak by opening five new centres in 2026, ensuring more children receive quality early education regardless of location. SeDidik Sarawak general manager Ayub Dahari said the new centres will be located in Samarahan, Mukah, Sibu
MIRI: Residents in the Tutoh area are urged to extend their full cooperation to project implementers and contractors, especially for projects involving land or construction works near settlements. Deputy Minister in the Premier’s Department (Labour, Immigration and Project Monitoring) Datuk Gerawat Gala stressed that community leaders and village chiefs (KMKK)
KUCHING: The ‘Lebihkan Makan Buah-Buahan Tempatan’ campaign will continue during the next State Legislative Assembly (DUN) sitting. Department of Agriculture (DOA) Sarawak Director, Dominic Chunggat, said the programme, spearheaded by the department, has already been incorporated into the agency’s official activities. “This platform allows all of us to experience and
SARAWAKIANS today expect faster services, more responsive governance and greater efficiency in the delivery of government policies and programmes. In response, Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said the state administration cannot afford to be reactive by addressing issues only after they arise. “As Sarawak progresses into
REGISTERED private media practitioners in Sarawak will receive a one-off RM700 incentive, Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg announced today (Dec 3). The incentive applies to practitioners registered as of Dec 1, 2025, under any of the six recognised media associations in the state. Abang Johari said
The Sarawak government will grant a Special Financial Assistance (BKK) equivalent to two months’ basic salary to state civil servants, says Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg. He said the payment, which will be made this month, involves a financial implication of RM131 million. “Meanwhile, the salary
KUCHING: Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi has pledged his full commitment to ensuring the smooth continuity of the Entrepreneur Development and Cooperatives Ministry (KUSKOP) after being entrusted to carry out the duties and functions of the minister effective December 3, 2025. Nanta, who continues to serve as the Minister of