Saturday, 17 January 2026

Author: James Wong

HRD Corp fails audit, a wakeup call for reforms

KUCHING: The Sarawak United People’s Party (SUPP) has urged Human Resource Development Corporation (HRD Corp) chairman Datuk Abu Huraira Abu Yazid to swiftly implement his pledged reforms this year after the government entity failed its audit. SUPP secretary-general Datuk Sebastian Ting in a statement expressed his disappointment and grave concern

Sukma venue preparations on track despite challenges

KUCHING: Venue preparations for the 21st Malaysia Games (Sukma) in Sarawak in August are progressing smoothly despite some challenges. Deputy Minister for Youth, Sports and Entrepreneur Development, Datuk Gerald Rentap Jabu expressed confidence that the venues would be completed on schedule with the cooperation of officers, the secretariat, and contractors.

UNIFOR thanks DBOS for RM250,000 donation

KUCHING: The Sarawak UNIFOR Charitable Trust (SUCT) recently expressed its gratitude to the Development Bank of Sarawak (DBOS) for a generous donation of RM250,000. Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas, who is also the Minister in Charge of UNIFOR, acknowledged the support from DBOS in a statement. He said

ACG Symphony all out to mesmerise audiences on Aug 10

KUCHING: The Band Lab is returning with the eagerly awaited second edition of its live orchestra concert, ‘An ACG Symphony,’ scheduled to be on August 10 at the Ang Cheng Ho Sport & Community Hall, Batu Kawa. Building on the success of last year’s sold-out “An Anime Symphony,” The Band

Lions Club Batu Niah appoints new president for FY2024-2025

MIRI: The Lions Club of Batu Niah has appointed Wilson Ho Wei Chee as its new president for FY2024-2025. This announcement was made during the club’s Appreciation Awards Presentation and Fellowship Gathering held here on Wednesday (July 3). During the event, outgoing president Andy Jong presented appreciation tokens to the

EPF: Forty per cent have savings of less than RM50,000

KUCHING: Forty per cent of Sarawak Employees Provident Fund’s (EPF) active members have savings of less than RM50,000, according to EPF Sarawak regional director Aminuddin Abdul Aziz. This financial situation, he said, could severely impact their retirement prospects, potentially leaving them with only RM208 per month over a 20-year post-retirement

How to save RM1 mln in EPF by the time you reach 60

KUCHING: Securing a millionaire’s fortune for future retirement is possible through smart financial decisions early in life, such as consistent contributions to the Employees’ Provident Fund (EPF). By leveraging compound interest and disciplined saving habits, even young contributors can watch their modest savings blossom into substantial wealth, ensuring a comfortable

EPF Sarawak to start weekly column in Sarawak Tribune

KUCHING: The Employees Provident Fund (EPF) Sarawak yesterday paid a courtesy visit to the Sarawak Tribune (ST) and Suara Sarawak to discuss a new collaboration. EPF Sarawak regional director Aminuddin Abdul Aziz said the primary objective of the partnership is to introduce a weekly editorial column in both newspapers. “This column aims to increase awareness about EPF’s services and mandate.

Bintulu to host Sarawak Day celebration

BINTULU: The Bintulu Division has been chosen to host the 2024 Sarawak Day celebration. Food Industry, Commodity, and Regional Development Minister Datuk Seri Dr Stephen Rundi Utom, who is also the organising chairman, said the celebration would take place at Bintulu’s Old Airport Site on July 22 at 8pm. He

Chinese business chambers to hold AGM on July 13

KUCHING: The Associated Chinese Chambers of Commerce and Industry of Sarawak (ACCCIS) will convene its 2024 Annual General Meeting on July 13 at Seri Simanggang Hotel in Simanggang. In a statement it said the AGM agenda includes key items such as the adoption of the annual report, acceptance of the