Friday, 26 December 2025

Author: Neville Timothy Sanders

Firm action urged against content insulting religion, race

KUCHING: Firm action under the law should be taken against any party spreading content that insults religion and race on social media. National Unity Minister Datuk Aaron Ago Dagang said such actions clearly go against the principles of the Rukun Negara, which forms the foundation of the nation. “In this

Grab’s tech to elevate businesses

KUCHING: Sarawak Digital Economy Corporation (SDEC) and Grab Malaysia have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to drive growth in Sarawak’s tourism and small business sectors through enhanced digital accessibility. The agreement will leverage Grab’s technology and in-app capabilities to promote Sarawak as a key tourism destination across Southeast Asia,

Forum to explore hydrogen economy potential in Southeast Asia and beyond

KUCHING: The highly anticipated Hydrogen Economy Forum 2025 (H2EF2025) is set to take place from May 13 to 14 at the Hilton Hotel. The event, which will be officiated by Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg, will bring together global experts, industry leaders, and policymakers to explore

Sarawak’s tech advancements shine at MWC 2025

BARCELONA: Sarawak Microelectronics Design (SMD) Semiconductor successfully showcased its latest semiconductor innovations at Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2025, held from March 3 to 6 at Fira de Barcelona Gran Via, Spain. The live demonstration of the Ultra Edge® Power Converter prototype addressed the ongoing AI revolution, where artificial intelligence is

A street paved with herbs and spices

KUCHING: Herbs and spices hold a special significance during Ramadan, especially in shaping the rich flavours of traditional Sarawak cuisine, despite being available all year round. Like in bubur lambuk, one of the iconic Ramadan dishes, spices such as fennel seeds (jintan manis), fenugreek (biji halba), and others are essential

Earth, Wind & Fire Experience to headline RWMF 2025

KUCHING: The Rainforest World Music Festival (RWMF) 2025 will feature the Earth, Wind & Fire Experience by Al McKay as one of its main headliners. The festival is set to take place from June 20 to 22 at the Sarawak Cultural Village. Led by Grammy-winning guitarist Al McKay, a former

Proposal to place Sarawak Forestry Corporation under Tourism Ministry

KUCHING: The Sarawak Forestry Corporation (SFC) has been proposed to be placed under the Ministry of Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts to further strengthen the state’s tourism development. Minister Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah said this move aims to improve the quality of facilities in national parks in

Canine unit to ensure safe and drug-free RWMF

KUCHING: The Rainforest World Music Festival (RWMF) 2025 will tighten security with a canine unit to ensure a safe, drug-free event. Minister of Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah said that the strict security measure is being implemented to ensure that the public will

Women’s empowerment programme equips participants with upcycled textile skills

KUCHING: The Women Empowerment: Upcycled Textile Products programme honours 11 women who have participated in it from November 2024 to February 2025. Organised by WormingUp, the programme aims to empower women by equipping them with sustainable textile skills and entrepreneurship knowledge. Batu Kitang assemblyman Datuk Lo Khere Chiang said the

AI tech allows cooperatives to expand operations

KUCHING: By leveraging Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology, cooperatives can enhance operational efficiency and predict market needs more accurately. Advisor for Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) at the Ministry of International Trade, Industry, and Investment (MINTRED), Datuk Seri Mohd Naroden Majais, stated that AI technology can strengthen decision-making capabilities, making them