KUCHING: The Development Bank of Sarawak (DBOS) has launched its Islamic Banking Window, DBOS Hana Islamic. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said the launch presents a timely and strategic opportunity for DBOS to position Sarawak within the global Islamic finance ecosystem, ushering in a new era
KUCHING: The Sarawak government has welcomed Putrajaya’s agreement in principle to increase the number of Parliamentary seats for Sabah and Sarawak, with Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg confirming that discussions are ongoing. Abang Johari expressed appreciation to Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim for recognising the
SARAWAK’S rich tapestry of flavours, traditions and natural abundance continues to leave an indelible mark on culinary explorers from across the globe. Among them is Chef Addison Liew, a Malaysian-born, Beijing-based chef patron of MULU Hutong and co-owner of the MULU Group, who led Magnificent Sarawak: Gastronomy Adventure – an
KUCHING: Sarawak’s river system is a living laboratory for science, innovation and education as the state integrates digital sensors and AI-based analysis into the Sarawak Integrated Water Resources System. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said this initiative enables data-driven decision-making for river management. “We are working
KUCHING: Sarawak is set to explore a new phase of digitalised river transport with the proposed Grab Sampan Proof of Concept (POC), submitted by Grab (Malaysia) Limited to the Ministry of Transport Sarawak. Minister of Transport, Datuk Seri Lee Kim Shin, said the six-month pilot project would complement ongoing efforts
BINTULU: The Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture (MOTAC), together with Tourism Malaysia, has introduced a “Health-cation” travel package for healthcare workers in Bintulu as an appreciation for the contributions of frontliners. Its minister Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing said the initiative includes discounted return airfares from Sibu or Bintulu
KUCHING: The Women of Impact (WOI) Forum is poised to become an annual event, supported by RM50,000 in funding to ensure its continuity, reinforcing efforts to keep women at the heart of development in Sarawak and across the nation. Deputy Prime Minister, Datuk Amar Fadillah Yusof, said the forum is
KUCHING: Deputy Prime Minister, Datuk Amar Fadillah Yusof, reminded all political parties in Sabah to conduct their campaigns responsibly as the state enters its official election period. He urged all sides to uphold democratic values and avoid creating friction within communities during the campaign. “I hope all contesting parties will
KUCHING: The conferment of ‘The Order of the Rising Sun, Gold and Silver Star’ from the Government of Japan on Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg is a significant recognition of Malaysia’s progress in clean and renewable energy. Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Amar Fadillah Yusof said the
KUCHING: Sarawak’s stage bus services are set for a major upgrade as the Commercial Vehicles Licensing Board (LPKP) Sarawak implements a new policy requiring all stage buses to be equipped with GPS and Electronic Ticketing Machines (ETM), effective Nov 1. LPKP Sarawak chairman Michael Kong said the initiative is part