KUCHING: Bank Islam Malaysia Berhad (Bank Islam) has launched its third iTEKAD Entrepreneurs Hub at Universiti Teknologi Mara (UiTM) Sarawak Branch, continuing its mission to empower local microentrepreneurs, particularly from the asnaf and B40 communities. The hub serves as a one-stop training and guidance centre, following similar openings at University
MIRI: State Transport Minister and Senadin assemblyman Datuk Seri Lee Kim Shin has mobilised his service centre team to aid victims of recent incidents here. On Sunday (Nov 17), a house in Tudan Desaras Phase 6 collapsed due to heavy rainfall, while fire engulfed a house in Kampung Masjid, Kuala
KUCHING: The Sarawak Manufacturers’ Association (SMA) is set to host the Sarawak Trade Fair 2024. This landmark event aims to boost business investments and public engagement in Sarawak, showcasing the state’s growing industrial potential. The fair will be held from Dec 6-8 at the Ang Cheng Ho Multipurpose Hall in
MIRI: Pustaka Negeri Sarawak, Miri, successfully concluded its fourth quarterly Blood Donation Campaign in collaboration with the Miri Hospital Blood Bank. Held at the Miri Library Lobby, the campaign attracted 113 participants and collected 81 bags of blood. Corporate Management Officer Shirley Szebah Mambai emphasised the campaign’s dual purpose of
MIRI: Ethnic associations play a vital role in nurturing the younger generation and promoting cultural heritage. “Associations like Kayan Association provide the best platform to groom the younger generation, making them better individuals and global citizens,” said Deputy Minister for Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts I (Tourism), Datuk Sebastian
MIRI: In a move to enhance educational outcomes among local youth, Member of Parliament Chiew Choon Man distributed reading glasses to 14 students from Miri Vocational College recently. This initiative aims to improve their focus and academic performance by addressing visual impairments that could hinder learning. The assistance came after
MIRI: Police confirmed that two suspicious packages found at a mosque in Senadin on Sunday (Nov 17) afternoon were not explosive devices. According to Miri district police chief ACP Alexson Naga Chabu, the packages, which initially raised alarm for resembling explosives, were found at 1 pm. Following the discovery, the
MIRI: A house in Kampung Masjid, Kuala Baram, was completely destroyed in a fire incident today (Nov 17), leaving a family of eight homeless. The Sarawak Fire and Rescue Department’s Operations Centre received a distress call at 3.57 pm, prompting immediate deployment of firefighters from Balai Lutong and Lopeng. Firefighters
BINTULU: A two-vehicle collision at Pan Borneo Batu 17, Simpang Bakun, today (Nov 17) left seven people injured, including four children. The accident, involving a Perodua Kancil and a Toyota Hilux, occurred at 3.15 pm. Two individuals sustained serious injuries, while five others suffered minor injuries. A team of firefighters
KUCHING: Telang Usan assemblyman Datuk Dennis Ngau has proposed the establishment of a dedicated unit under the Sarawak Premier’s Department to focus on the development of rural areas in the state. He stressed the need for a specialised body to oversee and coordinate rural projects while debating on the 2025
