Wednesday, 18 March 2026

Author: Sharifah Nong Jasima

4,100 graduates receive scrolls from UNIMAS  

SAMARAHAN: Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (UNIMAS) celebrated a proud milestone as 4,100 graduates received their scrolls at the university’s 29th Convocation Ceremony, underscoring the institution’s growing global reputation for excellence, innovation and sustainability in higher education. Vice-Chancellor Professor Datuk Dr Ahmad Hata Rasit said the ceremony symbolised not just academic success

Education a lifelong journey, Wan Junaidi reminds graduates

SAMARAHAN: Head of State and Chancellor of  Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (UNIMAS), Tun Pehin Sri Dr Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar, has reminded graduating students that education does not end with a degree. Speaking at the university’s 29th Convocation ceremony on Monday, he said it is instead a lifelong journey to keep

Prioritise safety first on Sarawak’s waterways

KUCHING: Safety on Sarawak’s waterways took centre stage as Bintulu Port Holdings Bhd (BPHB) renewed its call for vigilance among river users, highlighting the shared responsibility to protect lives during festive travel periods. BPHB’s President and Group Chief Executive Officer, Datuk Ruslan Abdul Ghani, said that while Bintulu Port’s operations

Integrity, transparency central to MUT’s governance

KUCHING: The Ministry of Utility and Telecommunication (MUT) is determined to make integrity the central pillar of its governance and public service delivery, reflecting the state’s broader efforts to strengthen transparency, accountability and trust in government institutions. Utility and Telecommunication Minister, Datuk Seri Julaihi Narawi, said integrity should no longer

Integrity Day strengthens anti-corruption drive

KUCHING: The Ministry of Utility and Telecommunication Sarawak (MUT) reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening integrity, accountability, and good governance through a series of initiatives launched in conjunction with the ministry’s Integrity Day 2025 celebration today. Permanent Secretary, Datuk Jafri Lias, said the observance of Integrity Day was not only a

Ministry partners with SIRIM on appliance safety standards

KUCHING: The Ministry of Utility and Telecommunication Sarawak (MUT) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with SIRIM Bhd, through its subsidiary SIRIM QAS International, to strengthen collaboration on the safety, quality and performance of electrical and gas appliances in Sarawak today. The MoU was signed by Datuk Jafri Lias, Permanent

Politeknik Kuching pivotal in producing competent human capital

KUCHING: Politeknik Kuching Sarawak (PKS) continues to advance its mission of producing high-quality, industry-ready graduates while working closely with the Sarawak Government to enhance human capital development and student welfare through initiatives such as the Sarawak Rental Assistance Scheme (SRAS). According to the Deputy Director (Academic) of PKS, Aidawati Mustapha,

State’s revenue used to implement educational and welfare initiatives

KUCHING: The Sarawak Government is like a large family that strives to ensure every child receives the best possible education, said the Chief Political Secretary to the Premier of Sarawak, Datuk Fazzrudin Abdul Rahman. Fazzrudin said, just as parents work hard to provide for their children’s needs, the state government

Sarawak Skills pursues multilingual proficiency for students

KUCHING: Sarawak Skills is expanding its Language Centre to strengthen multilingual proficiency among its students so that they can compete in the global job market. It is also aimed at supporting Sarawak’s digital and economic transformation agenda under the Post-COVID Development Strategy (PCDS) 2030. According to Executive Director, Hallman Sabri,

New Indonesian Consul-General calls on TYT

KUCHING: Head of State Tun Pehin Sri Dr Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar, received a courtesy visit from the Consul-General of the Republic of Indonesia to Sarawak, Abdullah Zulkifli, at the Astana Negeri here today (Oct 28) During the visit, Abdullah presented his credentials from the President of the Republic of