Wednesday, 13 August 2025

Author: Noor Syahhira Hady

New Zealand explores increased trade collaboration with Sarawak

KUCHING: The visit by New Zealand High Commissioner and New Zealand Trade and Enterprise (NZTE) to Supreme Consolidated Resources Bhd (SCR) in Sarawak has strengthened trade ties and facilitated the exchange of high-quality New Zealand products in the local market. The purpose of the visit was to explore avenues for

A fortunate stroke of serendipity

Title: Funny StoryAuthor: Emily HenryISBN: 9780593816486Publisher: BerkeleyPublication Date: April 25, 2024Price: RM89.95 “Life’s short enough without us talking ourselves out of hope and trying to dodge every bad feeling. Sometimes you have to push through the discomfort, instead of running.” ~ Emily Henry A heartfelt and emotionally resonant novel, Funny

Protect gig workers from financial shocks

KUCHING: The proposed standardisation of the 1.25 per cent Social Security Organisation (SOCSO) contribution across all e-hailing and p-hailing platforms aims to enhance financial security for Malaysia’s gig workers. Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (Unimas) economics lecturer Nor Afiza Abu Bakar said the move is a crucial step in addressing the lack

Sarawak poised to lead Malaysia’s carbon storage industry

KUCHING: Carbon Capture, Utilisation and Storage (CCUS) is an emerging industry with the potential to become a key driver of economic growth in Malaysia. In stating this, Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (UNIMAS) Senior Lecturer Dr Dzul Hadzwan Husaini said that, in line with global energy transition efforts and climate change management,

Stuck between costs and bureaucracy

SARAWAK’S property market is undergoing a transformation, influenced by post-pandemic recovery, shifting buyer preferences and government-driven infrastructure projects.  Despite challenges like rising development costs, labour shortages and lengthy regulatory processes, industry players remain optimistic about the market’s resilience and growth potential. In a discussion with Sarawak Housing and Real Estate

Dividend rate suggests purchasing power remains stable

KUCHING: The Employees Provident Fund’s (EPF) 6.30 per cent dividend rate for 2024 reflects Malaysia’s strong economic recovery and resilience, said Nivakan Sritharan In stating this, the lecturer from Faculty of Business, Design and Arts at Swinburne University of Technology Sarawak Campus noted that the payout marks the highest dividend

EPF dividend trends indicate economic resilience

KUCHING: The Employees Provident Fund’s (EPF) 6.30 per cent dividend rate for 2024 signals Malaysia’s economic strength. Universiti Malaysia Sarawak’s (UNIMAS) Faculty of Economics and Business senior lecturer Farhana Ismail noted that from the 2010s to 2024, EPF dividends have demonstrated a recovery trend, stabilising between 5.20 per cent and

Big Potato stands out for fries and slushies

SARADISE, one of Kuching’s bustling lifestyle hubs, is about to get a whole lot tastier with the grand opening of Big Potato, a fresh and exciting eatery dedicated to crispy curly fries and vibrant slushies. With an increasing number of eateries in Kuching serving potato-based dishes, what makes Big Potato,

A booster to businesses and consumer spending

KUCHING: The announcement of a 6.30 per cent dividend rate for both Conventional and Shariah Savings by the Employees Provident Fund (EPF) is a positive development that is expected to benefit not only contributors but also businesses and the broader economy, said Sarawak Bumiputera Entrepreneurs Chamber (DUBS). Its president Datuk

ACCCIS lauds 6.30 pct dividend rate as positive signal

KUCHING: The Associated Chinese Chambers of Commerce and Industry of Sarawak (ACCCIS) has welcomed the Employees Provident Fund’s (EPF) announcement of a 6.30 per cent dividend rate, describing it as a strong and encouraging development for EPF members and businesses alike. Its secretary-general, Datuk Jonathan Chai, noted that this is