KUCHING: Strong teamwork, professionalism and a shared sense of purpose among civil servants were the key factors behind the success of Civil Service Day 2025 celebrations in Sarawak, said State Secretary Datuk Amar Abu Bakar Marzuki. He said the appreciation ceremony was organised to recognise and thank all those who
KUCHING: The Sarawak government’s decision to introduce carbon levy legislation demonstrates the state’s political courage in safeguarding Sarawak’s rights and interests, particularly in the management of revenue related to climate change. Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Dr Sim Kui Hian said the move ensures that Sarawak has the authority to collect
KUCHING: The proposed subsea electricity grid connection linking Sarawak to Peninsular Malaysia, which has received approval in principle, is currently awaiting survey results involving Indonesia before a feasibility study can proceed. Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Amar Fadillah Yusof said although the project has secured initial approval, it is now at
KUCHING: A total of 250 primary and secondary school students in the Petra Jaya parliamentary constituency received school supplies here on Monday. The Program Ceria Ke Sekolah initiative organised by Tenaga Nasional Berhad (TNB) is aimed at helping to ease the burden of low-income families ahead of the new school
KUCHING: Kuching has secured the bid to host the Unesco Creative Cities of Gastronomy Conference in 2026. Kuching South City Mayor Datuk Wee Hong Seng said the bid, which was won last month, saw Kuching competing against Turkiye and the voting took place in Mexico. “We have to know we
KUCHING: The status of the Kuching South City Council (MBKS) as the largest local authority (PBT) in Sarawak comes with a responsibility to lead, set standards and serve as a benchmark for other councils across the state. Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Dr Sim Kui Hian said MBKS’s position places it
KUCHING: Collaborators and partners involved in the Magnificent Sarawak: Gastronomy Adventure programme were honoured at an appreciation dinner held here tonight (Dec 13). Deputy State Secretary (Operations) Datuk Hii Chang Kee was among those present at the event. Organising chairperson Jamie Kho, in her brief remarks, said the dinner was
KUCHING: Sarawak Tropical Peat Research Institute (TROPI) Director, Datuk Dr Lulie Melling, has been appointed as a Hokkaido University Global PR Ambassador for the term from December 12, 2025 to March 31, 2027. In announcing her appointment, Lulie expressed gratitude to the leadership of Hokkaido University for the trust placed
KUALA LUMPUR: Head of State, Tun Pehin Sri Dr Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar, was conferred an Honorary Doctorate in Management by Universiti Tun Abdul Razak (UNIRAZAK) at its 24th Convocation Ceremony held at the Putra World Trade Centre (PWTC) here on Saturday. According to UNIRAZAK, the conferment is a special
KUCHING: Councils and agencies under the Ministry of Public Health, Housing and Local Government (MPHLG) stand as the frontliners of service delivery in Sarawak, says Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Dr Sim Kui Hian. He said local councils shoulder the brunt of public expectations and are the first responders to daily