Sunday, 15 March 2026

Author: Nurin Patra

Sarawak leads Sabah in federal Borneonisation progress

KUCHING: The current status of “Borneonisation agenda” in federal positions stands at 87.50 per cent in Sarawak and 71.88 per cent in Sabah. Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Sabah and Sarawak) Datuk Mustapha Sakmud said this initiative is important not only for capacity building of federal civil servants in

MA63 issues to be reviewed before council session on Mar 2

KUCHING: The Technical Committee on the Malaysia Agreement 1963 (MA63) is scheduled to meet on March 2 to deliberate on outstanding issues ahead of the Malaysia Agreement 1963 Implementation Action Council (MTPMA63) session. Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Sabah and Sarawak) Datuk Mustapha Sakmud said the meeting was originally

Company offers digital solutions to boost trade and port ecosystem

SAMARAHAN: OpenMove AI Berhad is exploring potential collaboration with the Sarawak government to develop a digital transformation platform aimed at strengthening the state’s trade and port ecosystem. Its chairman, Tengku Tan Sri Datuk Mohamad Rizam Tengku Abdul Aziz said the company has held preliminary discussions with several state agencies and

State bolsters flood preparedness, aid delivery readiness

KUCHING: Sarawak is bolstering its readiness for potential flood situations by ensuring that assistance and supplies can reach affected communities quickly. Women, Family and Community Development, Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri, said the state is always prepared, particularly through the use of Forward Bases (Pangkalan Hadapan), which are small depots set

Yayasan Kebajikan Negara assists 77 asnaf in Kampung Selabat

KUCHING: A total of 77 asnaf recipients from 11 villages in Kampung Selabat and its surrounding areas received food baskets from Yayasan Kebajikan Negara (YKN) as part of continued efforts to assist communities in need. Federal Minister for Women, Family and Community Development, Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri, said such assistance

High-level water tank set for Kampung Tanjung Bundong Phase 4

SAMARAHAN: A high-level water tank is set to be constructed in the Kampung Tanjung Bundong Phase 4 Expansion Scheme to ensure sufficient water supply for the growing number of households. Utilities and Telecommunications Minister, Datuk Seri Julaihi Narawi, said engineers have identified a strategic location within Phase 4 of the

Two operational water tanks installed in Kampung Sungai Mata

SAMARAHAN: Two water tanks with a combined capacity of 38,000 litres per day have been installed and are now operational at Kampung Sungai Mata, benefiting 315 households. Utilities and Telecommunications Minister, Datuk Seri Julaihi Narawi, said the tanks provide a permanent source of clean and treated water for the village.

Women entrepreneurs encouraged to embrace mechanisation and automation

KUCHING: The Sarawak Government encourages women entrepreneurs to adopt mechanisation and automation to boost their business production capacity while maintaining high product quality. Minister for Women, Childhood and Community Wellbeing Development, Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah, said innovation, including the introduction of ‘kek lapis’ machines, is crucial in empowering women entrepreneurs,

Brisk sales as demands for festive treats soar

KUCHING: Small businesses across the city are thriving during Chinese New Year (CNY) and upcoming festive periods as customers eagerly seek unique and classic treats to share with loved ones. For many, the festive season is the busiest and most rewarding time of the year as products fly off shelves

72 lots allocated to entrepreneurs for Satok Ramadan Bazaar

KUCHING: A total of 72 lots has been allocated to entrepreneurs at Medan Niaga Satok in preparation for the upcoming Ramadan bazaar. Chief Political Secretary to the Premier, Datuk Fazzrudin Abdul Rahman, said that while Ramadan bazaars usually begin on the first day of fasting, this year the Federal Agricultural