Friday, 2 January 2026

Author: Noor Syahhira Hady

CENTEXS forges strategic collaborations in Eighth Convocation Ceremony

KUCHING: Centre for Excellence Technology Sarawak (CENTEXS) exchanged several Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) during its eighth convocation ceremony held at Centexs Santubong today (Feb 5). During the ceremony, CENTEXS has exchanged MOU documents with YS Group (University Technology Sarawak; i-CATS University College; Kolej Laila Taib; and YS Internal Education Sdn

CENTEXS honours 1,827 at 8th graduation

KUCHING: Smiles spread across the faces of 1,827 graduates as they received their scrolls at the Centre for Excellence Technology Sarawak (CENTEXS) Eighth Convocation Ceremony. The four-day ceremony, held from February 5 to 8 at the Multipurpose Hall, CENTEXS, was officiated by Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun

Acquisition of Affin Bank almost done

KUCHING: The Sarawak government is in the process of acquiring a significant stake to secure a block holder position in Affin Bank Sdn Bhd. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said that the negotiations for acquiring stakes in the commercial bank will be finalised in the next

MP taken to task for unfulfilled manifesto pledges

SIBU: Sarawak United People’s Party (SUPP) Dudong branch chairman Wong Ching Yong has questioned Lanang MP Alice Lau on the pledges made in her election manifesto. According to Wong, in the last election Lau stated in her manifesto that she would implement the four major projects here, namely Sibu Heart

Charity event cheers 250 recipients

SIMANGGANG: A total of 250 individuals from the Simanggang area received food baskets in conjunction with the 2024 Chinese New Year “Sejambak Kasih” Ceremony. Simanggang assemblyman Datuk Francis Harden Hollis said that the gift of food baskets was a contribution from donors to ease the burden of those in need.

Donation shows religious welfare support

KUCHING: Kota Sentosa assemblyman Wilfred Yap has made a significant donation to Surau Al-Mukhlis in the Kampung Stutong Melayu, Stampin Resettlement Scheme. The donation, aimed at supporting the local community’s funeral rites, includes a ‘meja mandi jenazah’ (a table for washing the deceased), a ‘meja jenazah’ (a table for the

Green hydrogen hub in progress

KUCHING: Sarawak has been identified as a leading destination for green hydrogen production, according to meetings at the Baker Hughes Energy Conference in Florence, Italy, from Jan 28 to 31. Deputy Minister of Energy and Environmental Sustainability, Datuk Dr. Hazland Abang Hipni said that Sarawak’s rich natural resources, cost-effective and

Rahmah event eases people’s burden during festivity

KUCHING: The Rahmah Programme lessens the financial burden of the people in conjunction with the upcoming Chinese New Year festivity. The said programme, which was a collaboration between Democratic Action Party (DAP) Stampin with the Ministry of Domestic Trade and Cost of Living, was held at Dewan Persatuan Kebajikan Masyarakat

Dewi, kids finally home, thanks to bilateral efforts

KUCHING: A joint effort between the Malaysian and the Philippine governments has allowed Dewi Farisha Fazliman and her two children to return to Sarawak safely. Women, Childhood, and Community Wellbeing Development (KPWK) Minister Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah said that the efforts of many authorities had not only enabled Dewi and

Education Dept ready for potential floods during exam season

KUCHING: The state Education Department is ready for any potential flooding in schools during the examination season, its director Datuk Azhar Ahmad said. He said his department has identified flood-prone areas and established a disaster management committee comprising various federal and state agencies, assuring that the committee is poised to