KUCHING: Festive decorations should not be politicised or sensationalised, as doing so risks damaging Melaka’s image as well as Malaysia’s standing as an international tourism destination, says Minister of Tourism, Arts and Culture Datuk Seri Tiong Kiong Sing. He said he was deeply disappointed over the controversy surrounding festive decorations
KUCHING: The bravery of an 11-year-old boy from a remote community in Lubok Antu has drawn widespread praise after he courageously attempted to rescue a medical volunteer who slipped into a river during a humanitarian mission late last month. In a letter sighted by Sarawak Tribune, Tiffany Lau, a volunteer
ACCELERATING digital adoption among micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) is critical to ensuring inclusive economic growth in Sarawak, as the state targets 80 per cent digitalisation of MSMEs by 2030, a forum heard recently. Sarawak Entrepreneur Association president Khairulnizam Mohamed Khalid said Sarawak and Malaysia are generally on the
DIGITAL readiness will be the key measure of success for micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) under the 2026 Budget, as Malaysia shifts its focus towards artificial intelligence (AI)-driven growth. Vice President of Digital Adoption at Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC), Wan Murdani Wan Mohamad said incentives under the 2026
KUCHING: Micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) are critical partners in driving the growth, efficiency and competitiveness of Bintulu Port and Sarawak’s wider trade ecosystem, says Datuk Ruslan Abdul Ghani. The Bintulu Port Holdings Berhad president cum group chief executive officer (CEO) said the port group’s success and scale are
KUCHING: Education must evolve alongside industry development for Sarawak to build future-ready sectors and achieve inclusive socio-economic growth. Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (UNIMAS) Faculty of Economics and Business Deputy Dean of Research and Commercialization Professor Dr Evan Lau said talent development cannot precede industrial growth in isolation, but must co-exist with
KUCHING: Sarawak’s expansion into high-technology sectors such as aerospace and the hydrogen economy will depend more on building a strong industrial ecosystem and securing anchor investors than on incentives alone. Having said this, former Malaysian Investment Development Authority (MIDA) deputy chief executive officer Datuk Sivasuriyamoorthy Sundara Raja explained that investments
KUCHING: Youth empowerment, sports development and entrepreneurship will be elevated as key growth engines under Sarawak’s 2026 Budget, positioning young people not just as beneficiaries but as active contributors to the state’s socio-economic expansion. Youth, Sports and Entrepreneur Development Minister Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah said the state government
KUCHING: The Sarawak Cancer Centre, which will be the largest and only full-fledged dedicated cancer centre in Malaysia, was among four strategic national projects presented at the Special Meeting to Monitor National Strategic Projects Bil. 3/2025 chaired by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim in Putrajaya on Monday (Dec 15).
KUCHING: The Sarawak civil service must remain relevant, effective and forward-looking amid a rapidly evolving public sector landscape, said Deputy State Secretary (Operations) Datuk Hii Chang Kee. Hii said this year’s Hari Perkhidmatan Awam (HPA) Sarawak was anchored on the theme ‘Leading with Excellence: Sarawak Civil Service’s Path Forward’, guided