Tuesday, 23 December 2025

Author: Nura V Lorna

Bumi businessmen urged to embrace challenges for growth

KUCHING: Bumiputera entrepreneurs must brace themselves for economic challenges to strengthen their economic standing and achieve their business goals. Deputy Minister of Public Health, Housing, and Local Government Datuk Dr Penguang Manggil said entrepreneurs need to be resilient in overcoming challenges to enhance their performance and become innovative business leaders.

Deputy minister urges journalists to go for in-depth reporting

KUCHING: Journalists need to go beyond reporting facts to explain the ‘what’ and ‘why’. Deputy Minister in the Sarawak Premier’s Department (Corporate Affairs, Information, and UKAS) Datuk Abdullah Saidol felt that while media practitioners and journalists need to disseminate accurate information to the public, they should strive to enhance their

UKAS to revamp work culture

KUCHING: The Sarawak Public Communications Unit (UKAS) is set to revamp its work culture in response to the state government’s call to deliver various initiatives to the people. Deputy Minister in the Sarawak Premier’s Department (Corporate Affairs, Information, and UKAS) Datuk Abdullah Saidol said the change is being implemented following

Missing soldier found; DPM thanks M’sian and Brunei military

KUCHING: Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof has expressed his gratitude to the Malaysian Armed Forces (ATM) and the Royal Brunei Armed Forces for locating a missing soldier from the 7th Battalion Border Regiment. Private Muhammad Syafiq Hilmi Abdul Halim was reported missing on June 18 while carrying out

Two ministries to address stalled water projects

KUCHING: The Ministry of Energy Transition and Water Transformation (PETRA) and the Ministry of Rural and Regional Development (KKDW) are set to hold discussions soon to address issues related to rural water supply projects (BALB) in Sarawak and Sabah. Deputy Prime Minister cum PETRA Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof said

Abide by the law to curb road mishaps: DPM

KUCHING: Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof has urged citizens to adhere to road regulations as the number of road accidents in Sarawak shows no signs of decreasing. Citing records that show a 9.8 per cent increase in road accidents in 2023 compared to 2022, he emphasised the importance

Governor creates a buzz with surprise breakfast outing

KUCHING: It was a morning of excitement and heartfelt moments at Old Rex Cafe here as Head of State Tun Pehin Sri Dr Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar and wife Toh Puan Fauziah Mohd Sanusi made a surprise visit for breakfast, creating a buzz among the public. Arriving at 8.30 am,

Bridge to open before Christmas

MARUDI: Significant progress has been made in the construction of the Marudi Bridge, which now stands 86.3 per cent complete. Deputy Minister of Public Health, Housing and Local Government, Datuk Dr Penguang Manggil, said that the bridge is on track to be opened to the public before Christmas. “This bridge

Riot urges ministry to inspect ILP Serian for immediate opening

SERIAN: Local MP Datuk Seri Richard Riot Jaem has called on project monitoring agencies under the Ministry of Human Resources to conduct an urgent visit to the Industrial Training Institute (ILP) Serian. He said the construction of the institute is fully completed and is only awaiting its official launch. The