Friday, 2 January 2026

Author: Neville Timothy Sanders

Early bird registration for Samarahan Family Fun Run

KOTA SAMARAHAN: Members of the public are invited to participate in the first ever Samarahan Family Fun Run 2024. Organised by Makansari Food Street @ Aiman Mall, supported by Kota Samarahan Municipal Council (MPKS), the fun run will be held on November 10 (Sunday) starting at 6.30 am. MPKS chairman

Revisit regulations governing housing developers: Yap

KUCHING: Kota Sentosa assemblyman Wilfred Yap wants more to be done to help property buyers, especially in terms of securing titles. He proposed further improvements to the Housing Developers (Control and Licensing) (Amendment) Regulations, 2009 to achieve such ends. He said the law must be revisited to prevent delays in

Green hydrogen: Sarawak taps Saudi-listed company

KUCHING: Saudi-listed ACWA Power and Sarawak Economic Development Corporation Energy (SEDCE) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to jointly explore the development of large-scale green hydrogen production utilising renewable energy sources in Sarawak. “This collaboration will leverage the expertise of both parties in sustainable energy solutions which will help

UiTM Sarawak embarks on global visibility drive

KOTA SAMARAHAN: The establishment of the Universiti Teknologi Mara (UiTM) Global Ambassador or UGLAM programme is one of the crucial steps to increasing the global visibility of UiTM Sarawak Branch. Deputy Rector (Academic Affairs and International) Professor Dr Mohammad Isa Mohamadin said through various international activities and cultural exchanges, students

UiTM Sarawak target: To produce 51 pct of nation’s Bumi professionals

KOTA SAMARAHAN: Universiti Teknologi Mara (UiTM) Sarawak branch will continue to offer various programmes to assist the federal and state government to achieve the target of producing 51 per cent of the total number of Bumiputera professionals and technocrats in the country. Deputy Rector (Academic Affairs and International) Professor Dr

Sarawak Senators call on Governor

KUCHING: Head of State Tun Pehin Sri Dr. Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar and his wife, Toh Puan Fauziah Mohd Sanusi, received a courtesy visit from a delegation of current and former Sarawak Senators at the Astana Negeri here today (July 9). The delegation included Senators Datuk Ahmad Ibrahim, Susan Chemerai

State sets realistic goal on highly skilled workforce

KUCHING: The state government hopes 30-40 per cent of the workforce in Sarawak will be highly skilled by the year 2030. Education, Innovation and Talent Development Minister Datuk Seri Roland Sagah said among the platforms that could catalyse the realisation of this aspiration are programmes such as the Advanced Sustainable

Sukma XXI launchpad for Sarawak athletes to shine internationally

KUCHING: The 21st Malaysia Games (Sukma XXI) Sarawak 2024 is seen as the best platform for Sarawak athletes to prepare for participation in international sports events. Permanent secretary of the Ministry of Youth, Sports and Entrepreneur Development, Morshidi Frederick said the sports event could serve as a venue to test

Sarawak English Language Education Symposium aims to enhance English education

KUCHING: The Sarawak English Language Education Symposium (SELES) 2024 aims to create an inclusive English education system that prepares teachers to thrive in a changing world. Education, Innovation and Talent Development Minister Datuk Seri Roland Sagah Wee Inn said the symposium provides a platform for sharing and discussing recent international

Sarawak Tang Soo Do Association receives grant from MP

KUCHING: Stampin MP Chong Chieng Jen presented a grant of RM10,000 to the Sarawak Tang Soo Do Association. The contribution is part of his recognition and support towards not only to the association but to the martial arts. “May this contribution assist the association in nurturing more talented Tang Soo