Thursday, 18 December 2025

Author: Noor Syahhira Hady

Start-ups play critical role in 2030 vision

KUCHING: Sarawak aspires to establish itself as a global innovation cluster by 2030, leveraging excellence in research and commercialisation to drive economic growth. According to Education, Innovation and Talent Development Minister Datuk Seri Roland Sagah, start-ups play a critical role in this vision. “They are the engines of growth, driving

Expectations grow as Sukma draws near

KUCHING: As Sarawak gears up to host the 21st edition of Malaysia Games (Sukma), excitement has been building throughout the state. The biennial event this time around will be held from Aug 17 to 24. As the country’s biggest sports event, there will be 37 sports contested involving 488 events

Emphasise sports development for athletes to be global champions

KUCHING: National athletes can bring glory to the country on the biggest stage of sporting event like the Olympic, as they polish their talents, skills and believe they can achieve the success. Youth, Sports, and Entrepreneur Development Minister Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah asserted that Malaysia should focus more

World class technology to bring you SUKMA news

KUCHING: World class technology will be in play to keep everyone posted as the XXI Malaysian Games (SUKMA) unfolds here. In stating this Youth, Sports, and Entrepreneur Development Minister Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah hailed the state-of-the-art SUKMA Main Media Centre located at the Pandalela Rinong Aquatic Centre here.

Bumiputera entrepreneurs invited to join programme on biz empowerment

KUCHING: Sarawak and Sabah Bumiputera businesses are invited to join ILTIZAM Catalyst programme to empower their business to a higher level. According to its Entrepreneurship manager Nur Muhammad Safwan Azman, in the effort to aid businesses in Borneo, the programme puts its focus in addressing four common challenges faced by

Money Services Business (Amendment) Act 2024 comes into force

KUCHING: The Money Services Business (Amendment) Act 2024 (MSBA 2024), enforced by the Central Bank of Malaysia (BNM) is in force effective Thursday (Aug 1). According to the statement, the amendments to the MSBA will strengthen BNM’s ability to take effective enforcement actions against illegal operators to serve as a

Make TVET first choice, Mustapha tells students

KUCHING: Technical and vocational education and training (TVET) should be the first choice for those furthering their studies as it is a game changer for the nation. In stating this, Deputy Higher Education Minister Datuk Mustapha Sakmud said that TVET is the key for the country to achieve a high

State proposes working with bank on activities

KUCHING: The state government is proposing collaboration with Affin Bank in organising various activities to benefit the rakyat. According to Women, Childhood and Community Well-being Development Minister Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah, the collaboration will not only contribute to the people but also open up opportunities for the bank to be

Affin inks MoUs to empower Sarawak businesses

KUCHING: Affin Bank Bhd has taken a momentous step by inking memorandum of understanding (MoUs) with three key industry players in Sarawak. At the Affin Bizchat in Kuching programme here Thursday, the bank signed MoUs with Sarawak Digital Economy Corporation Berhad (SDEC); Bumiputera Entrepreneurs Council Sarawak (DUBS) Kuching Branch; and

Sustainable plant to enrich Sarawak’s economy

KUCHING: A new low-carbon ammonia and urea plant in Bintulu is set to provide a significant boost in income and wealth creation for Malaysians, said Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (UNIMAS) economist Dr. Dzul Hadzwan Husaini He told Sarawak Tribune that this initiative supports Sarawak’s food security and aligns with the global