Saturday, 21 June 2025

Author: Karen Masing

UNIMAS continues support for community programmes

SRI AMAN: Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (UNIMAS) continues to support communities through social entrepreneurship programmes by organising the Plant Extract Production Programme for Soap Making, held at Sri Aman’s Civic Centre on Saturday (Feb 22). The programme involves eight UNIMAS students guided by two mentors: Associate Professor Ir Ts Dr Siti

Water infrastructure projects below RM50mil approved by federal for Sarawak

KUCHING: The implementation of water infrastructure projects below RM50 million has been approved by the federal government for the Sarawak government. Datuk Seri Julaihi Narawi, Utility and Telecommunication Minister, stated that this initiative not only enables the Sarawak government to expedite the implementation of such projects but also complements its

Sarawak, Indonesia strengthen cultural business ties

KUCHING: Sarawak and Indonesia are strengthening their partnership with a renewed focus on supporting micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) involved in cultural and heritage-based businesses. The matter was discussed between the Ministry of Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts Sarawak and Indonesia’s Ministry of MSMEs, aiming to enhance regional

Coffee shop owners struggle with price hikes

KUCHING: Due to global coffee supply shortages and economic pressures, local cafe owners here have been forced to make slight adjustments to their coffee prices. While some coffee lovers don’t mind the price hike, others are concerned about the rising cost of their daily coffee. Matthew Chua, the 52-year-old owner

Adhere to rules and drive safe, remind police

KUCHING: Police have called on all motorists to exercise caution while on the road over the Chinese New Year holidays. The reminder comes on the back of a dim two years where police observed a concerning number of traffic incidents during festive periods. “During Chinese New Year, there were 107