KUCHING: Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Dr Sim Kui Hian clarified that the Sarawak government’s efforts to acquire its own bank and airline are not part of the demands under the Malaysia Agreement 1963 (MA63) negotiations. He said the procurement of Affin Bank shares and MASwings airline are commercial initiatives by
KUCHING: The city’s White Cat statue has come alive for the Gawai Dayak celebration as it is now dazzling in a traditional Dayak costume. This year, the Kuching South City Council (MBKS), in collaboration with Sar-Alam Indah (SAI), took a creative approach by designing and constructing the festive decorations using
KUCHING: The Sarawak government through the Natural Resources and Environment Board (NREB) is urging residents and industries involved in tire sales to cooperate in the proper disposal of used tires. NREB environmental quality controller Jack Liam stated that tire disposal can be done through Zha Environmental Sdn Bhd, an agency
KUCHING: Petroliam Nasional Bhd (PETRONAS) has unveiled a short film titled ‘Pesan Inik’ in conjunction with the upcoming Gawai Dayak celebration. The title, which means ‘grandmother’s advice, encapsulates the essence of Gawai through the lens of a grandmother’s timeless wisdom, embodied in her five pearls of guidance. These pearls, symbolic
KUCHING: Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah, the vice-president of Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB), emphasised the significance of maintaining strong parties in constituencies and cautioned against providing opportunities for other candidates. He asserted that as seats in state assemblies or parliament were not owned by specific representatives, opening them
KUCHING: Youth, Sport and Entrepreneur Development Minister Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah has commended Sarawak-born diver Kimberly Bong for her exceptional career and her decision to retire at its peak. Speaking at a press conference here today (May 24), he praised Kimberly’s achievements and her awareness to conclude her
KUCHING: The upcoming Malaysia-Chinese Summit 2024 (MCS 2024), themed ‘Prosperity Beyond 50″ aims to generate at least RM2 billion in potential trade and investment for Sarawakian companies, said Datuk Mohammad Medan Abdullah. The Malaysia External Trade Development Centre (MATRADE) Board of Directors member said the summit to be held at
KUCHING: Sarawak’s partnership with China is crucial in the development of new economic areas said Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Awang Tengah Ali Hasan. He said this includes fields such as digital economy, renewable energy, smart cities and technological innovations which are cornerstones to Sarawak becoming a developed and high-income region
KUCHING: The inaugural Sarawak Media Conference (SMeC) 2024, held in conjunction with National Journalists Day (HAWANA) on May 26 – 27 will delve into the theme ‘Evolution of Media in the Digital Era’. The conference will be officiated by Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Abang Johari Tun Openg. According to Kuching
BAU: The Immigration, Customs, Quarantine and Security (ICQS) Complex in Serikin near here, is expected to be completed by the end of 2026 or early 2027. Deputy Minister for Transport Datuk Henry Harry Jinep said the Public Works Department (JKR) is currently coordinating with consultants to design the complex in