KUCHING: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim expressed his condolences following the passing of Puan Sri Datuk Amar Juma’ani Tuanku Bujang, the wife of Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg, who passed away early this morning (June 23). In a Facebook post today, Anwar shared that he
KUCHING: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has hailed the recent joint declaration signed between Petroliam Nasional Bhd (Petronas) and Petroleum Sarawak Bhd (Petros) as a “win-win situation” for both the federal government and Sarawak. Anwar acknowledged that the process leading up to the agreement had its uncertainties, something he
KUCHING: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has called on state leaders in West Malaysia, Sabah, and Sarawak to recognise the strength of the relationship between the Unity Government, the federal government, and the Sarawak government. He asserted that the close friendship and mutual respect between him and Premier Datuk
KUCHING: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has announced that he will meet with Indonesian President, Prabowo Subianto, this Friday to specifically discuss the proposed ASEAN Power Grid project, which will be based in Sarawak. Anwar stated that although it is not an official visit, the meeting is significant, as Prabowo has
KUCHING: The Ministry of Transport Sarawak (MOTS) is intensifying efforts to build an efficient and integrated logistics ecosystem, with the goal of positioning Sarawak as a regional logistics hub. Its minister Datuk Seri Lee Kim Shin said logistics is key to Sarawak’s economic transformation, particularly as a trade and investment
KUCHING: A near century-old equipment used to process and shape gold bars into plates and wires, which were subsequently fashioned into jewellery, is now in the possession of the Sarawak Museum Department. Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts Minister, Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah, said the set of traditional
KUCHING: The Borneo Cultures Museum (BCM) continues to cement its position as one of Sarawak’s top tourist attractions, having welcomed 117,095 visitors between January and June 16 this year alone. Minister for Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts, Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah, said the museum has recorded a
KUCHING: Four archaeological sites in the state are set to be officially launched this year. Minister of Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah said the sites are located in Santubong, Bukit Maras, Sungai Jaong, and at the Wallace Centre. He added that the officiating
KUCHING: The ongoing conflict in the Middle East is unlikely to significantly impact Malaysia’s tourism sector, especially in Sarawak, says Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah. The Minister of Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts noted that the majority of tourists visiting Malaysia and Sarawak are from Southeast Asia, China,
KUCHING: The Unit for Other Religions (UNIFOR) will engage with the Public Works Department (PWD) to assess and determine appropriate funding amounts for grant applications related to houses of worship. Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas, who also oversees UNIFOR, said that officers will clarify the procedures to ensure