Author: Noor Syahhira Hady

Manufacturing sector keeps up positive momentum

KUCHING: Manufacturing sector sales grew by 3 per cent year-on-year, reaching RM161.3 billion in October this year. Department of Statistics, Malaysia (DOSM), Chief Statistician Datuk Seri Mohd Uzir Mahidin said the sector continued its positive momentum, with growth slightly surpassing the 2.9 per cent increase observed in the previous month.

Works begins on Sarawak’s first GBI-certified high-rise

KUCHING: Construction of Sarawak’s first Green Building Index (GBI)-certified high-rise condominium, d’Isabelle, began in earnest Tuesday with a Commencement of Works ceremony. Developed by RJ Group, the ceremony which was held at the construction site on Jalan Dogan marked the beginning of an innovative project set to redefine the future

Aero Premium Car Spa offers tip-top service

KUCHING: Car enthusiasts in this city now have a premium solution for keeping their vehicles spotless, thanks to Aero Premium Car Spa in Metrocity, Matang. Known for its innovative approach to car washing and detailing, the centre guarantees exceptional service to its customers. Its owner, Mohd Sham Mohd Affendy, 62,

Five NGOs receive donations to conduct activities

BINTULU: Five local non-governmental organisations (NGOs) have received donations during the ‘Majlis Tautan Kasih Gedong Permulaan Kami (GPK) Bintulu 2024’ held at a hotel here on Saturday night. The NGOs included Institut Tahfiz Bintulu, Madrasah At-Taqwa Bintulu, Madrasah Tahfiz An-Nur Gedong, Sarawak Orphans’ Welfare Board (PERYATIM) Bintulu, and Urusetia Saudara

Sarawak Budget Conference set to be groundbreaking event

KUCHING: The State Budget ‘25 Conference, to be held at the Borneo Convention Centre Kuching (BCCK) soon, promises to be an engaging event for stakeholders across Sarawak and Malaysia. The two-day event will explore Sarawak’s record-breaking RM15.8 billion budget and its alignment with the Malaysia Madani vision and the state’s

Redefining the fuel landscape

Sarawak is exploring a future where its rivers power vehicles, with water stations replacing traditional petrol stations. Inspired by Elon Musk’s vision of hydrogen-powered cars, Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg revealed that the state is researching the potential of this technology. “Musk’s idea involves equipping vehicles

Scaling new heights in Islamic wealth management

KUCHING: RHB Islamic Bank Berhad has taken a significant leap forward in Islamic Wealth Management (IWM) with the launch of its RHB Islamic Specialists Wealth Advisor (RISWA) Certification Programme.As the first Islamic bank to implement a customised IWM certification programme designed specifically for its Relationship Managers, RHB Islamic is solidifying

Poor financial management among challenges facing Malaysians

KUCHING: Malaysians are confronted by three challenges when it comes to their finances, one of them being poor financial management. Citing the findings of the Financial Capability and Inclusion Survey 2024 by Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM), its deputy governor Adnan Zaylani said it has become a worrisome issue as one

Pan Borneo to be completed fully by year-end

KUCHING: The Pan Borneo Highway project in Sarawak is now 99.5 per cent complete. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said the project is expected to be fully completed by the end of this year. According to him, the highway is one of the priorities given by

LIAM launches the i-MULA 50 Starter Pack in Sarawak

KUCHING: The Life Insurance Association of Malaysia (LIAM) and its member companies launched the i-MULA 50 Starter Pack in Sarawak in conjunction with the Karnival Celik Kewangan (KCK) here. During the launching, a special minimum allocation of RM500,000 was allocated exclusively for Sarawak residents as part of the RM5 million