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
KUCHING: The biennial Rhythm and Colour concert by St Joseph’s Private Schools delighted audiences over two nights with its 2025 theme, “Wonder – Seeking Truth, Goodness and Beauty.” Held on Aug 2 and 3 at Dewan Majma Kuching, the concert featured a range of award-winning performances by students from the
KUCHING: The Industry Lead Body (ILB) Bomba Southern Zone Seminar 2025 is an excellent platform to strengthen knowledge in fire safety and rescue, especially among those responsible for ensuring buildings the public occupy are safe. Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Dr. Sim Kui Hian said as an ILB, the Fire and
KUCHING: The Fire and Rescue Department of Malaysia (Bomba) has introduced a certification scheme aimed at transitioning fire safety enforcement to an industry-led model. Bomba director general Datuk Seri Nor Hisham Mohammad said the initiative reflects a broader move toward a “safe regulated approach” or self-regulated enforcement, with a certification
KUCHING: Sarawak’s territorial boundary, as defined in the 1954 Order in Council, remains legally binding and cannot be overridden by any federal law or opinion. Batu Kitang assemblyman Datuk Lo Khere Chiang stressed that the 1954 Sarawak (Alteration of Boundaries) Order in Council, which extended Sarawak’s boundary to include the
IGAN: The Sarawak government remains committed to ensuring that rural communities are not left behind in accessing quality and comprehensive basic amenities. Deputy Minister in the Premier’s Department (Integrity and Ombudsman), Datuk Dr Juanda Jaya said efforts to expand access to essential services such as clean water supply, electricity, and
KUCHING: Sarawak is poised to benefit from a major federal initiative under the 13th Malaysia Plan (13MP), with the state identified as one of four key focus areas for the establishment of Special Tourism Investment Zones (STIZ). Tourism, Arts and Culture (MoTAC) Minister Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing said the
