KUCHING: The latest tariff, amounting to 24 per cent imposed by the United States of America (USA) on Malaysia, is anticipated to have a more significant impact on West Malaysia as opposed to Sarawak. However, Sarawak Federation of Chinese Associations (SFCA) president, Datuk Richard Wee Liang Chiat, said all affected
KUCHING: Sarawak’s ambitions to become a global hub for integrative medicine and medical education received a major boost following the green light for the establishment of a joint innovation and research centre between Fudan University in China and Imasa Dinasti Sdn Bhd. Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Dr Sim Kui Hian
KUALA LUMPUR: Head of State Tun Pehin Sri Dr Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar and his wife Toh Puan Datuk Patinggi Fauziah Sanusi last night (Apr 3) hosted a Hari Raya Aidilfitri gathering with invited guests at the Four Seasons Hotel, here. The event brought together more than 200 guests, including
KUCHING: The highly anticipated Gawai Tematu Carnival 2025 and the 10th edition of Bitanding Dayung Gawea Tematu will be held on June 27 and 28 at the Multi-Purpose Hall of the Consumers’ Recreation Club and Kampung Tematu. This year’s event, themed ‘Jak Ndi Otin, Samah To Kayak Adat Bidoyoh’ (‘We
KUCHING: ‘Pertubuhan Transformasi Dayak’ or Dayak Transformation Association (TRADA) urged the federal government to grant an exemption to all micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) from the onerous e-invoicing requirements. This relief should not be extended only to traditional or offline businesses. Its president Joseph Janting said that e-invoicing could
SIBU: Sarawak Energy Bhd (SEB), in collaboration with its operational and retail subsidiary Syarikat SESCO Bhd (SESCO), alongside the police, uncovered two instances of illicit appropriation of electricity associated with the mining of cryptocurrency at two distinct three-storey commercial premises situated along Jalan Tun Ahmad Zaidi Adruce here recently. In
KUCHING: Any application pertaining to the development of a bird nest initiative, that has been directed to Sarawak Forestry Corporation (SFC), will be submitted to the State Planning Authority (SPA) for comprehensive assessment. Urban Planning, Land Administration and Environment Deputy Minister, Datuk Len Talif Salleh, emphasised on the imperative of
KUCHING: The devastating gas pipeline explosion in Putra Heights, Selangor, serves as a stark warning for major industries, particularly those in Samalaju, Bintulu. Deputy Minister of Urban Planning, Land Administration, and Environment Datuk Len Talif Salleh stressed the importance of prioritising safety, especially in the manufacturing and petrochemical sectors. “Industries
KUCHING: Two innovative electrical substation switchyards are set to be established in Gedong and Sebuyau, with the goal of enhancing the electricity supply capacity in those regions. Utility and Telecommunication Minister Datuk Seri Julaihi Narawi said the Sarawak government has allocated RM150 million to upgrade electricity infrastructure across Kota Samarahan
KUCHING: A total of 618 telecommunication towers have been developed in Sarawak as of this month, noting steady progress in the state’s connectivity efforts. Utility and Telecommunication Minister Datuk Seri Julaihi Narawi attributed the success to collaboration with the Sarawak Digital Economy Corporation (SDEC) under the Sarawak Linking Urban, Rural,
