KUCHING: Hotels and food premises without the Malaysia Halal Certification are prohibited from using terms such as Buffet Ramadan, Iftar Ramadan, Jom Iftar, Selera Ramadan, and similar phrases in their advertisements ahead of the upcoming fasting month. The Sarawak Islamic Religious Department (JAIS) announced this in a statement on its
TOKYO: The Sarawak government and the New Energy and Industrial Technology Development Organisation (NEDO) of Japan have held a dialogue to explore potential collaborations in sustainable energy and industrial development. The meeting, held at the NEDO head office in Kawasaki, near here on Tuesday, commenced with opening remarks from Executive
KUCHING: Sarawak is the first state in Malaysia to fully integrate the KIDS Bits and Bytes Programme into the SeDidik Preschool Digital Literacy Curriculum. Launched as the pilot project in 2024, the programme aligns with Sarawak’s vision of a tech of a technology-driven future, equipping young learners as early as
PADAWAN: Efficient leadership is crucial in managing and administering villages, especially within the Padawan area. Mambong assemblyman Datuk Dr Jerip Susil said individuals selected as ketua kaum (community leaders) must possess leadership skills, particularly in financial management, to ensure smooth village governance. He said every ketua kaum and Village Development
OPAR: Construction of the long-awaited Selampit Bridge has officially begun, promising to enhance connectivity for residents in the area. Opar assemblyman Billy Sujang assured villagers that a new perahu tambang (river taxi) service has been made available to facilitate crossings over the Selampit River while the bridge is under construction.
KUCHING: The Sarawak Timber Association (STA) honoured the late Sarawak Governor Tun Pehin Sri Abdul Taib Mahmud through the launching of a book titled ‘A Tribute toTaib Mahmud’, which celebrates Taib’s Iife and achievements. The book, launched by STA chairman Datuk Henry Lau at STA building today chronicles Taib’s extraordinary
KUCHING: The late former Sarawak Governor Tun Pehin Sri Abdul Taib Mahmud was an instrumental figure in the Sarawak’s timber industry. Sarawak Timber Association (STA) chairman Datuk Henry Lau said when he (Taib) was the Chief Minister, he was one of the figures responsible in solidfying STA. “The purpose of
KUCHING: The move to implement a community service order of up to 12 hours for minor littering offences is not easy but a good one. Kota Samarahan Municipal Council (MPKS) chairman Datuk Peter Minos said this is because those who are doing such offences would not expose themselves. “We here
MIRI: Pujut assemblyman Adam Yii says Democratic Action Party’s (DAP) accusations regarding negotiations between the state and federal government on oil and gas (O&G) rights were not only taken out of context but also deliberately misleading, attempting to confuse Sarawakians. “First and foremost, the claim that ‘Sarawak is surrendering its
KUCHING: Sarawak Metro Sdn Bhd’s hydrogen-powered buses are back on the road to continue their trial operation service after completing scheduled maintenance works. The trial operation service, which was introduced in 2020, has always focused on gaining first-hand knowledge and experience on these zero emission vehicles as well as to
