LAWAS: Malaysia has improved its standing in the United States Department of State (USDOS) 2024 Trafficking in Persons (TIP) Report, moving up to Tier 2 after being on the Tier 2 Watch List in 2023 and ranked Tier 3 in both 2021 and 2022. The TIP Report, an annual assessment
(Part 3) THE heartbeat of Sarawak’s musical revival does not echo in isolation. Each year, it crescendos under the lush canopies of Santubong during the Rainforest World Music Festival (RWMF), an event that began as a modest gathering and has since flourished into an internationally acclaimed platform for cultural preservation,
KUCHING: Sarawak is poised to play a pivotal role in the development of the ASEAN Power Grid, further cementing its status as a key regional energy hub. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said this during the State Gawai Dinner tonight at Borneo Convention Centre Kuching (BCCK).
KUCHING: The spirit of unity and compassion was alive in Kampung Segedup this Hari Raya Aidilaidha as the local community came together for the annual ‘ibadah korban’ and charity distribution programme. As part of the celebration, two cattle were sacrificed and the meat distributed among 14 families in the village,
KUCHING: A total of 351 delegates from 29 Leo Clubs in Sarawak and seven Leo Clubs from Sabah gathered today for the Lions Club International District 308-A2 Leo Forum 2025. The event was officially opened by Minister for Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts, Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah,
SARAWAK’s major ports have continued to serve as key economic drivers across the state in 2024, demonstrating robust performance. This was announced by Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas during his ministerial winding-up speech at the State Legislative Assembly (DUN) sitting today. Highlighting two key indicators, cargo throughput and
KOTA Sentosa Assemblyman, Wilfred Yap Sau Sin, has urged the state government to fast-track flood mitigation efforts in vulnerable areas and take firm action against the rising issue of copper theft. Speaking during a debate in support of the motion of appreciation for the Head of State, Tun Pehin Sri
KUCHING: Sarawak has embarked on an ambitious journey to elevate its ecotourism sector with the signing of a landmark 20- year concession agreement between Sarawak Forestry Corporation (SFC) and Sutera Sanctuary Lodges (SSL). Under this agreement, SSL will assume management and oversee the enhancement of tourism services at Niah National
KUCHING: Sarawak-based tech startup Metadise has reached a major milestone as it prepares to represent Malaysia at the prestigious Augmented World Expo (AWE) in California next month. The company was selected by the Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC) to showcase its immersive metaverse project, “Tech Me To Sarawak,” on the
KUCHING: A total of 358 athletes participating in the Seventh Special Olympics Sarawak State Games underwent health screenings today under the Healthy Athletes Programme held at the Pandelela Rinong Aquatic Centre. The screenings aimed to identify undiagnosed health conditions among individuals with intellectual disabilities. Women, Childhood and Community Well-being Development
