KUCHING: The Sarawak Multimedia Authority (SMA) is working with the federal government to develop a new act aimed at strengthening cybersecurity policies. SMA general manager Datuk Dr Anderson Tiong Ing Heng said SMA’s role is to focus on cybersecurity policy guidelines at the state level. In addition to cooperating with
KUCHING: Sarawak is mulling over the implementation of a new legislation proposed by the federal government that holds social media platform owners liable for misuse, including cases involving cyberbullying. Deputy Minister of Utility and Telecommunications Datuk Liwan Lagang said the Sarawak Multimedia Authority (SMA) would review the matter and determine
KUCHING: The spirit of festivity soared at the Sarawak State Mosque as the highly-anticipated Rahmah Sale drew eager crowds from the break of dawn during the Maal Hijrah Festival 1446H/2024. Long queues snaked through the sale site well before 8 am, with residents determined to snap up the incredible discounts
TEBEDU: The Unit for Other Religions (UNIFOR) has disbursed RM1.28 million to six churches in villages within the state constituency. The presentation, officiated by local elected representative Dr Simon Sinang Bada, took place at the Tebedu Service Centre recently. The churches receiving funds are St. Andrew’s in Kampung Daha Kisau,
KAPIT: Works Minister, Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi called on the Parent-Teacher Association (PTA) to ensure its Annual General Meeting (AGM) is held periodically stating it is an important platform for academic assessment. He stressed that maintaining the well-being of students requires strong relationships between schools and parents, which includes
KUCHING: The grounds of Masjid Jamek Sarawak resonated with the melodious voices of children, marking the festival of Maal Hijrah 1446H/2024 (FMH 1446H/2024) in a unique way. Head of the Education Division at the Sarawak State Mosque Trust Board (LAKMNS) Dayang Siti Aishah Mohd Atei said the Bilal Junior Children’s
KUCHING: The spiritual journey for the first group of Sarawak pilgrims concluded as they touched down safely at Kuching International Airport (LTAK) last night (Jul 12). The KT70Q flight, carrying 141 pilgrims, landed at 8.30pm, marking the end of their pilgrimage and a memorable reunion with loved ones. Deputy Minister
SERIAN: Plans are underway to construct electric vehicle (EV) charging stations in Pusa and Sungai Tenggang, said Deputy Minister for Urban Planning, Land Administration, and Environment Datuk Len Talif Salleh. Len said that Sarawak Energy Berhad (SEB) had mapped out these initiatives to enhance the state’s road network and assured
KUCHING: Toh Puan Datuk Patinggi Raghad Kurdi Taib, the widow of the late Tun Pehin Sri Abdul Taib Mahmud, has filed a police report after being denied entry to her home by security guards. In an Instagram post, Raghad shared her experience upon returning to Kuching to visit her late
SRI AMAN: The Sri Aman Development Agency (SADA) has approved a total of 69 projects as of June 2024, with expenditures reaching RM1.3 billion. These projects encompass infrastructure, agriculture, economy, and social development. Lingga assemblywoman, Dayang Noorazah Awang Sohor who attended the SADA Roadshow programme at Dewan Nangkau, Stumbin recently
