Thursday, 2 April 2026

Author: Nura V Lorna

No worries, enough power for export and local consumption: Minister

KOTA SAMARAHAN: Sarawak’s plan to export electricity to Singapore will not affect domestic supply as there is more than enough power for local consumption. The assurance came from Utility and Telecommunications Minister Datuk Julaihi Narawi who clarified that the capped limit for electricity export is set at a maximum of

45 residents join bonsai workshop

KUCHING: A total of 45 participants from the Semariang constituency have come together to participate in a bonsai workshop and entrepreneurship programme. These events were organised by the Kuching Community College. Of these participants, 15 were from the B40 category, comprising single mothers and senior citizens. They were part of the

11th Serian Rafting hits record turnout!

SERIAN: The Serian Rafting Challenge celebrated its 11th edition with a record-breaking 700 participants, surpassing all previous years. Serian MP Datuk Seri Richard Riot Jaem, praised this year’s event, which saw 184 rafts join the challenge. He highlighted the diversity of participants from across Malaysia, including Kuala Lumpur and Kelantan,

43 villagers get electricity, thanks to ALAF project

SEBUYAU: A total of 43 applicants in Kampung Seruyuk have now gained access to electrical supply, thanks to the Additional or Late Applicant Fund (ALAF) project. The RM143,626 project which commenced in September last year was completed in June this year. Utility and Telecommunication Minister Datuk Julaihi Narawi hoped the

Fundraising dinner to improve school facilities and support needy students

KUCHING: The Alumni Association of Dragon School, Kolej Tun Abdul Razak, and SMK Tun Abdul Razak is organising a fundraising dinner scheduled for Saturday (Nov 25). The event will take place at the Christian Ecumenical Worship Centre (ACS) at Jalan Stampin here. SMK Tun Abdul Razak in a statement said

Riot applauds extraordinary youth talent at Talent Night ‘Ratu Bilanting’

SERIAN: Serian MP Datuk Seri Richard Riot Jaem showered praise on the extraordinary talents showcased during Talent Night ‘Ratu Bilanting,’ which featured a diverse range of local talents and skills. He commended the high standard of performances, stating that the show had revealed talents that truly exemplified the rich cultural

Swinburne launches ACCA dual Diploma

KUCHING: Swinburne University of Technology’s Sarawak Campus (Swinburne Sarawak) and the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) have announced a partnership that will offer students a chance to earn dual diplomas in accountancy. In a statement today, students of Swinburne Sarawak’s Diploma of Accountancy (DoA) now can pursue the ACCA’s

Swinburne-ACCA dual diploma programme to help speed up human capital development

KUCHING: The launch of Swinburne Sarawak and Association of Chartered Certified Malaysia’s (ACCA’s) dual diploma programme signals a major boost for the accountancy profession in Sarawak. Minister of Education, Innovation and Talent Development (MEITD) Datuk Roland Sagah Wee Inn noted that the collaboration between both parties is a great catalytic initiative

Sarawak’s oil well claims based on legal and constitutional principles, says SBF sec-gen

KUCHING: Sarawak’s claims to ownership over six recently discovered oil wells are firmly rooted in legal and constitutional principles, says Datuk Jonathan Chai. The Sarawak Business Federation (SBF) secretary-general believes that the federal government and Petroleum Nasional Bhd (Petronas) are unlikely to concede profits from these oil wells if Sarawak’s