KUCHING: Malaysia’s new targeted petrol subsidy, BUDI95, may ease inflation and give households more spending room, but fuel prices alone cannot shield the economy from longer-term cost pressures. Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (UNIMAS) senior lecturer Dr Dzul Hadzwan Husaini said the six-sen reduction in RON95 to RM1.99 per litre is meaningful
KUCHING: Perbadanan Insurans Deposit Malaysia (PIDM) has added 20 more names to the 270 students it has supported since 2010 through its Undergraduate Scholarship Programme. The programme provides financial aid for tuition fees, living expenses and learning aids, while also offering mentoring, coaching and internship opportunities with PIDM. This programme
KUCHING: Eco-conscious intentions are encountering financial constraints, as indicated by a nationwide survey revealing that 91 per cent of Malaysians endorse sustainable products, yet only a few are willing to pay significantly more for them. The Malaysia Consumer Trend Report 2025, based on responses from 500 individuals nationwide, highlights the
KUCHING: More than 1,000 Isuzu D-Max owners participated in the Isuzu Merdeka Convoy held across Malaysia in conjunction with Malaysia Day. The event was inaugurated from 39 authorised Isuzu dealerships nationwide, gathering 1,028 Isuzu D-Max owners who journeyed to attractions in their respective regions with their families. During a flag-off
KUALA LUMPUR: As one of the nation’s leading financial services, AmBank Group is spending RM75,000 for a noble cause: the fight against food waste and hunger by renewing its sponsorship of The Lost Food Project (TLFP) for the fourth consecutive year. The contribution was formalised at TLFP’s warehouse with a
KUCHING: When a loved one departs, families often yearn for a farewell that is gentle and dignified. For Buddhists here, that wish finds expression in Mi-Tuo-Yen Funeral Service, a community service established by the Kuching Buddhist Society (KBS). The service, housed in KBS Buddhist Village, is rooted in compassion and
BEIJING: Laksa Queen, a Malaysian restaurant in the Chinese capital, marked Malaysia Day with the launch of its new Malaysian Breakfast Culture spread, offering diners a taste of dishes recognised by UNESCO as part of the nation’s food heritage. The all-you-can-eat breakfast, which began in the week of September 16,
KUCHING: Political stability and racial harmony must be safeguarded if Malaysia is to stay resilient and competitive in the years ahead, said Sarawak Business Federation’s (SBF’s) Secretary-General, Datuk Jonathan Chai Voon Tok. He urged Malaysians not to take unity for granted, adding that constant politicking should be kept out of
KUCHING: Economic reforms must always keep the rakyat at the centre, with growth that translates into jobs, fair wages and inclusion for all Malaysians, said Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (UNIMAS) senior lecturer Dr Nor Afiza Abu Bakar. Afiza said Malaysia Day this year, under the theme Malaysia MADANI: Rakyat Disantuni, is
KUCHING: Malaysia must deliver credible reforms with consistency or risk undermining investor confidence, said Swinburne University of Technology Sarawak lecturer Nivakan Sritharan. He said decades of reform have shown that Malaysia can adapt, but execution often falls short. “Investors and citizens alike want fewer announcements and more measurable outcomes, higher
