TANJUNG MANIS: The Project of Dream Realised (PRO-DR) has been hailed as a strategic initiative to nurture a generation of knowledgeable and technically skilled youth in Sarawak, aligning with the demands of modern industries. Kuala Rajang assemblyman Datuk Len Talif Salleh said the programme places strong emphasis on Technical and
SERIAN: More than just a competition, the 2025 Mini Southern Zone Local Authorities (PBT) Sports Carnival here served as a platform to foster camaraderie and collaboration among local government officers from across the region. Held on Wednesday (Aug 6), the carnival brought together staff from nine district councils, merged into
PADAWAN: The RM500,000 drainage project in Kampung Simboh here is progressing smoothly and has been well received by the local community, according to the Department of Irrigation and Drainage (DID). The department said the project is expected to have a positive impact on residents’ daily lives by addressing the village’s
KUCHING: Fellow academics and researchers are encouraged to embrace community-based research, a research that not only advances knowledge but also uplifts lives. Universiti Teknologi Sarawak (UTS) Vice Chancellor Prof Datuk Dr Khairuddin Ab. Hamid said when people co-create solutions with the those they serve, both researchers and the communities stand
KUCHING: Three long-delayed housing developments here have finally obtained their occupation certificates (OP) after having been billed as ‘sick projects.’ Deputy Minister of Public Health, Housing and Local Government Datuk Michael Tiang who gave the update identified these as Taman Millennium, Taman Greenwoods and Fu Yu Garden. In a statement,
KUCHING: A 78-year-old woman lost over RM21,000 after falling victim to a fake vegetarian food promotion scam on Facebook. The ruse occurred on July 9 when the scammer tricked the woman into downloading a fake mobile application and taking a photo of her ATM card, which was then used to
KUALA LUMPUR: A total of 41 out of 44 new communication towers planned in the Selangau parliamentary constituency under phase one of the Jalinan Digital Negara (JENDELA) initiative have been completed and are now operational. Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil said the remaining three towers are currently under implementation and
ASAJAYA: Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (Unimas) has taken a significant step beyond academia by implementing its Kampung Angkat Madani programme to drive sustainable development in five villages in the Semera area here. The villages involved are Kampung Semera Masjid, Semera Hilir, Lot Buah, Lot Baru and Ulu Semera. Officiated by Batang
CYBERJAYA: The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) has launched an investigation into a viral video showing a group of individuals, believed to be social media influencers, handing leftover food to a homeless man. The probe follows public complaints over the video, which many deemed exploitative and offensive. MCMC said
MIRI: Applications are now open for the Usahawan Makanan Miri (UMAMI) programme 2025, a 10-week food business incubator aimed at transforming the culinary talents of the B40 community into viable small businesses. Organised by SAGO Group with support from the Hong Leong Foundation, the UMAMI programme is tailored for aspiring
