KUCHING: The tabling of the Building (Amendment) Bill 2025 at the upcoming State Legislative Assembly (DUN) sitting is intended to enhance enforcement measures and ensure that only genuinely sustainable structures qualify as green buildings. DUN Speaker, Tan Sri Datuk Amar Mohamad Asfia Awang Nassar, said the amendments are more comprehensive
KUCHING: The Dayak Cultural Foundation (DCF) must have its own longhouse, says its chairman Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas. The Deputy Premier said the proposed longhouse would serve as a dedicated space to showcase Dayak artefacts, history and interactive cultural displays, while describing the initiative as timely and essential for
KUCHING: Dayak traditional motifs and designs are being encouraged to evolve and adapt to the modern creative market, enabling the community to preserve its heritage while exploring opportunities in the global economy. Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas emphasised that the Dayak community must move beyond merely safeguarding its
KUCHING: Sarawak’s solid financial performance stems from disciplined management, strong governance and ethical leadership at all levels, says Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg. He said these principles have significantly boosted public confidence while attracting fresh investments into the state. “Sarawak’s good financial performance and position are
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