KUCHING: The Sarawak government’s plan to increase the State Legislative Assembly (DUN) seats has been described as a timely move to improve political representation and public service delivery. Political pundit Associate Professor Dr Novel Lyndon said this is particularly in light of the state’s growing population and vast geography. He
SARAWAK has proposed increasing the number of elected representatives in its State Legislative Assembly (DUN) to reflect population growth and ensure more equitable representation across constituencies. Balingian assemblyman Abdul Yakub Arbi said said the move is necessary as Sarawak’s population continues to rise steadily, alongside rapid urban development. “Each year,
KUCHING: Investing in the younger generation is essential for Sarawak’s future, says Sarawak Energy Bhd’s (SEB) Senior Vice-President for Health, Safety, Security and Environment, Marconi Madai. Marconi highlighted that SEB’s commitment to youth development is reflected through long-term investments in education, particularly in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM). “This
KUCHING: Journalists can be assured that artificial intelligence (AI) is meant to empower them through technology. UNIMAS Faculty Education Language and Communication lecturer Malia Taibi said that while AI may be intelligent, we must remember it’s artificial and that’s why users need to be smarter than the technology itself. “You
KUCHING: Sarawak is on track to achieve 93.6 per cent internet coverage by the end of 2025, with 90.2 per cent of settlements already connected under a multi-agency rural digital transformation effort. Utility and Telecommunication Minister Datuk Seri Julaihi Narawi said that as of May 31, a total of 582
KUCHING: The Alliance Bank Malaysia has recently made history by launching the country’s first-ever business pitch documentary film, The Ultimate Elevator Pitch, in Kuala Lumpur on Thursday (June 26). Released in conjunction with World MSME (Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises) Day, the feature-length film, focuses on SME entrepreneurship and will
KUCHING: Sarawak United People’s Party (SUPP) Kuching has confirmed its Youth chairman Nicholas Wung Duk Ying as the sole candidate for Padungan constituency in the upcoming state election. SUPP Kuching chairwoman Datuk Lily Yong Lee Lee said the decision was finalised and Wung’s name had already been submitted to the
KUCHING: Sarawakians have been urged to stay united and remain vigilant to face political and external challenges as the state pushes forward with its agenda for autonomy and development. Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Dr Sim Kui Hian said by the year 2030 and beyond, Sarawak will be unrecognisably advanced. “But
SAMARAHAN: A total of 572 cases of child abuse and neglect were reported in Sarawak from January to June this year, says Women, Family and Community Development Minister, Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri. Nancy added that, according to the Sarawak Social Welfare Department (JKM Sarawak), 45 of these cases were recorded
KUCHING: Sarawak will continue to strengthen the implementation of Perintah Khidmat Masyarakat (PKM) or Cpmmunity Service Orders (CSO) through a more systematic, structured and high-impact approach via the Knowledge and Service (Ilmu dan Bakti) Programme. Women, Family and Community Development Minister, Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri, said that the programme forms