Sunday, 7 December 2025

Author: Nurin Patra

Over 970 PWDs employed via Job Coach service

KUCHING: The Job Coach service programme has successfully guided 976 persons with disabilities (PWDs) into employment with 664 employers nationwide, providing vital support to strengthen their inclusion and opportunities in the workforce. Minister of Women, Family and Community Development, Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri, said the programme serves as an important

State’s progressive, inclusive momentum expected to continue

KUCHING: The 2026 Sarawak Budget is expected to continue the state’s progressive and inclusive momentum, balancing economic growth with social wellbeing, supporting innovation, digitalisation, and green initiatives while ensuring every community benefits from inclusive development. The Federation of Chinese Associations (FCA) of Sarawak President, Datuk Seri Richard Wee Liang Chiat,

RHB Bank launches CASA Gold Campaign

KUCHING: RHB Bank has launched its CASA Gold Campaign to inculcate saving habits among customers and encourage smarter money management with enhanced banking services and support. RHB Bank regional director Johanna Abdullah said the campaign is designed to reward loyal clients. “By simply depositing and maintaining a minimum of RM10,000

RHB Bank opens newly renovated Premier Centre branch

KUCHING: RHB Bank has officially opened its newly renovated Premier Centre branch at Jalan Kulas, Satok, here today (Nov 12). Kuching North City Commission (DBKU) Mayor Datuk Hilmy Othman said RHB’s decision to renovate and re-fit the branch is not only a testament to the bank’s confidence in this city’s

More incentives, funding needed for the disabled

KUCHING: The Sarawak government is urged to include more incentives and funding in the 2026 Budget to support children with cerebral palsy, improve accessibility for persons with disabilities and offer incentives for community welfare initiatives. Founder and advisor of Wishesland Malaysia Chi Poh Yung called on the state government to give

New AI mart enhances convenience and digital wallet payments

KUCHING: Sarawak Digital Economy Corporation (SDEC) has unveiled Sarawak’s newest AI-powered Tap & Go Mart, designed to provide a smooth, seamless shopping experience while supporting the state’s smart city lifestyle transformation. SDEC chief executive officer Datuk Sudarnoto Osman said the mart is integrated with modern technology that simplifies operations for

Sarawak debuts first AI-powered mart, plans statewide franchise

KUCHING: Sarawak’s digital transformation continues to accelerate with the launch of its first AI-powered unmanned “Tap & Go Mart” which marks Malaysia’s first franchise of its kind. Sarawak Digital Economy Corporation Bhd (SDEC) chairman Tan Sri Datuk Amar Mohamad Morshidi Abdul Ghani said the concept would be expanded gradually before

ICON urges hands-on e-Invoicing training for accountants

KUCHING: As Malaysia advances into the digital era of tax compliance, the rollout of e-Invoicing stands as a cornerstone of the newly approved Budget 2026. Independent Council of Natives (ICON) founder, Bill Jugah, said that while the government aims to strengthen tax governance, reduce revenue leakage, and streamline business operations,

PPIS hopeful for inclusive 2026 Sarawak Budget

KUCHING: Pertubuhan Pembangunan Insan Sarawak (PPIS) welcomes the 2026 Sarawak Budget with hope and optimism that this year’s allocations will continue to strengthen the state’s commitment towards inclusive growth, social equity, and people-centred development. PPIS president and founder, Manjeet Kaur Sidhu, said as a community-based organisation working closely with youth,

Nancy pays tribute to Sarawak media

KUCHING: Laughter, music, and retro vibes filled the air as over 100 media practitioners attended the Sarawak Media Night with Minister of Women, Family and Community Development, Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri, at a grand hotel on Sunday night. In her speech, Nancy highlighted the media’s crucial role in helping the