KOTA SAMARAHAN: University students in Sarawak must sharpen their financial skills to navigate the growing risks of online banking, e-wallets and virtual investments. UNIMAS vice-chancellor Prof Dr Ahmad Hata Rasit, at the Sarawak Graduate Financial Convention 2025, said that the digital economy is evolving rapidly, with financial transactions now happening
KUCHING: Coastal families facing rising fuel costs, unpredictable weather and unstable catch at Kampung Muara Tebas have received some timely help from the government. The fishing community there received seventy-nine life jackets and economic assistance under the Expansion Delivery and Support Service System (SpeKS), myKomuniti Perikanan (myKP) and the Young
KUCHING: Preserving Santubong’s rich historical and cultural heritage was the focus on Thursday at the ‘Seminar Warisan Santubong: Eksplorasi Ilmu dan Jejak Tamadun’ (Santubong Heritage Seminar: Exploration of Knowledge and Traces of Civilisation) event. National Archives of Malaysia Deputy Director-General, Ahmad Sukri Abdul Kadir, described the seminar as a crucial
KUCHING: Efforts to revive Santubong as a prominent heritage and tourism site are expected to generate new economic opportunities while preserving its cultural legacy. Women, Family and Community Development Minister, Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri, said that the ‘Program Seminar Warisan Santubong: Eksplorasi Ilmu & Jejak Tamadun’ (Santubong Heritage Seminar: Exploration
KOTA SAMARAHAN: The Sarawak Government has allocated more than RM3 billion for the construction of new government quarters across the state. State Secretary Datuk Amar Abu Bakar Marzuki said the initiative will cover all divisions, districts and sub-districts in Sarawak. “Preliminary works such as design, land acquisition and site identification
KOTA SAMARAHAN: Teamwork and unity must remain the cornerstone of Sarawak Civil Service (SCS) to ensure effective and people-oriented public administration. State Secretary, Datuk Amar Mohamad Abu Bakar Marzuki, reminded government officers and staff that every role from Resident to driver, plays a vital part in achieving the state’s development
KOTA SAMARAHAN: Kolej Poly-Tech MARA (KPTM) is set to establish its first campus in Sarawak by November 2026, a move aimed at expanding access to technical and vocational education for local youths. Deputy Minister of Rural and Regional Development Datuk Rubiah Wang said that the initiative marks a significant step
KUCHING: Hope Place Kuching has extended assistance to a single mother who is struggling to support her young daughter while starting over in life. The non-governmental organisation (NGO) said that it recently received a call for help from Tiong Mui Eng, 38, who lives with her three-year-old daughter and her
KUCHING: Tears welled in the eyes of Halipah Si’ee as she stepped onto the stage during the sixth session of the 29th Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (UNIMAS) Convocation Ceremony, not for herself, but on behalf of her late daughter, Nur Fateen Syazwani Ahmad Chula. Her daughter’s dream of graduating was cut
KUCHING: Sarawak continues to strengthen its commitment to integrity and good governance through close collaboration with the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC), academia, and the private sector under the National Anti-Corruption Strategy (NACS) 2024-2028 framework. Deputy Minister in the Premier’s Department (Integrity and Ombudsman), Datuk Dr Juanda Jaya, said the state