Monday, 29 December 2025

Author: Neville Timothy Sanders

Sarawak receives praises for its clean energy policies

KUCHING: Special Select Committee on Environment, Science, and Plantations (JKPK ASSP) chairman Datuk Ahmad Amzad Mohamed @ Hashim praised Sarawak’s strategic investment in hydrogen technology, emphasising its relevance in addressing future energy demands while reducing reliance on carbon-emitting energy sources. He said Sarawak has made commendable progress in green energy,

JAPEN eyes digital era with new programmes 

KUCHING: Department of Information (JAPEN) Sarawak staff have been urged to uphold the department’s prominent and relevant role in Malaysia’s communication landscape by embracing the challenges of the digital era. Its director Helmy Hamid stressed that every challenge brings valuable lessons and opportunities for growth. “JAPEN Sarawak is a legendary

AED knowledge important in emergencies, says Sim

KUCHING: The public has been encouraged to deepen their knowledge of using Automated External Defibrillators (AED). Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Dr Sim Kui Hian said this knowledge is essential to prepare for unexpected accidents, particularly those related to heart health. “Congratulations to the Stampin Branch of the Malaysian Red Crescent

State MTUC welcomes effort to boost human capital

KUCHING: The Malaysia Trade Union Congress (MTUC) Sarawak division has welcomed government efforts to assist trade unions become key drivers of human capital development in the face of increasing challenges. In a statement, MTUC Sarawak chairman Zaidi Nasar said the RM10 million increase in allocation to the Ministry of Human

Integrity cornerstone of Syariah judicial system

KUCHING: Integrity is the cornerstone of the Syariah judiciary and serves as the foundation for public trust in the legal system. Chief Syariah Judge of Sarawak, Datuk Awang Suhaili Ledi said without integrity, justice cannot be upheld. “Therefore, all parties involved in the Syariah judicial system, from judges to support

YPS brainstorms strategic planning for future

KUCHING: Yayasan Perpaduan Sarawak (YPS) conducted its annual brainstorming retreat on Jan 18-19 in Sematan, bringing together all staff to strategise and align its initiatives for the year ahead and beyond. The retreat focused on the strategic planning and brainstorming for this year’s programme, as well as designing strategic plans

Underprivileged students receive aid from Tanjong Datu assemblyman

SEMATAN: A total of 200 students recently received basic food box donations here. Tanjong Datu assemblyman Azizul Annuar Adenan said the contribution is a gesture of concern for those in need, especially students and underprivileged families in Sematan. “In addition, 30 basic food boxes will also be distributed to 30

Majority of Iban language teachers not qualified

KUCHING: Out of 2,093 Iban language teachers in Sarawak primary schools, 325 of them  are properly trained to teach Iban having attended the Program Ijazah Sarjana Muda Perguruan (PISMP) or other related courses. This means 1,741 teachers currently teaching Iban language in primary schools do not hold the qualification to