Monday, 12 January 2026

Author: Neville Timothy Sanders

Ministry continues support for female entrepreneurs

KUCHING: The Ministry of Women, Childhood and Community Wellbeing Development will continue to back initiatives aimed at empowering female entrepreneurs. Minister Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah said the collaboration between DeWanita, Miri Branch Sarawak Bumiputra Entrepreneurship Chambers (DUBS) and Angkatan Koperasi Kebangsaan Malaysia Berhad (Angkasa) Sarawak is beneficial in developing the

Unimas Business School wins top honours at awards

KUCHING: Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (Unimas) Business School won acclaim as the Best Business School (Professional and Executive Programmes) at the prestigious Malaysian Education and TVET Awards (META) 2023 in Kuala Lumpur recently. In a statement Unimas Pro Vice Chancellor Professor Datuk Dr Mohamad Kadim Suadi said the significant achievement is

Sarawak leads the way in the 100 mln tree planting campaign

BINTULU: Sarawak is currently taking the lead in the 100 Million Tree Planting Campaign under the Malaysian Restoration programme, with a total of 27.8 million trees planted since its launch in 2021. Sarawak Forest Department deputy director (forest conservation and development) Happysupina Sait said that this number would continue to

Jerip reminds public service of duty to citizenry

KUCHING: Public servants, particularly those in the Padawan District Education Office (PPD), have been urged to continue serving with dedication and excellence. Deputy Minister of Transport Datuk Dr Jerip Susil said this is because the primary role of public service is in advancing the country’s development. “As public servants, it

Public servants must excel in service, says Dr Jerip

KUCHING: Public servants, particularly those in the Padawan District Education Office (PPD), received a compelling call to continue their dedicated service with grace and excellence. Having said this, Deputy Minister of Transport Datuk Dr Jerip Susil pointed out the pivotal role of public service in advancing the country’s development. “As

Sour gas potential offers economic boost, requires expertise in processing

KUCHING: While sour gas holds the potential to become a valuable economic resource for Sarawak, manufacturers must seek out experts in its processing. Kuching Chinese General Chamber of Commerce and Industry secretary-general Datuk Jonathan Chai pointed out the importance of individuals knowledgeable in sour gas processing, including production, to train

Senator wants 12MP implementation to be expedited

KUALA LUMPUR: Fundamentally speaking, the 12th Malaysian Plan (12MP) that was presented by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim is a complete one, in line with the theme of “Mampan Sejahtera, Berpendapatan Tinggi”. Senator, Datuk Ahmad Ibrahim said a great plan must be implemented as soon as possible. “A balance

Kota Sentosa rep pledges to continue financial support

KUCHING: Kota Sentosa assemblyman Wilfred Yap Yau Sin has expressed his commitment to continue financially support SMK DPHA Gapor, Stampin. He further stated this includes assisting the school to organise the school programmes and activities as well as upgrading the unsatisfactory infrastructure for the comfort of both the teachers and

All are invited to lantern contest

KUCHING: The Mid-Autumn Festival will be brighter this year with a special Lantern Fabrication Competition scheduled from September 22 to October 1. Kuching Surimas Fans of Art, Dance, and Music Association chairman, Datuk Sim Kiang Chiok, said it is aimed at celebrating and promoting the rich cultural arts associated with

Hope for economic stability, social harmony

There is nothing the business community desires for Malaysia more than for it to remain politically stable, economically vibrant, and socially inclusive. Not only that, but with current global factors threatening the country’s economic stability, they are hopeful the government would continue to do its best in managing the price of