Wednesday, 6 August 2025

Author: Sharifah Nong Jasima

Clarity on new policy affecting online sellers sought

KUCHING: Sarawak United People’s Party (SUPP) Kuching Youth Branch has questioned the Ministry of Domestic Trade and Cost of Living’s (KPDN) move to require all product names and descriptions on e-commerce platforms to be written solely in Malay. The policy, initially slated to take effect on June 24, 2025 is

Sarawak government steps up rural service delivery

LUNDU: The Minister of Women, Childhood and Community Wellbeing Development, Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah, reaffirmed the Sarawak government’s commitment to inclusive development and people-centric service delivery through a large-scale outreach programme held at Rumah Panjang Kampung Rayu Iban on Wednesday. Among those present were Deputy Minister of Women, Childhood and

Kpg Rayu Iban fire brigade a reality soon

LUNDU: The Sarawak government is taking proactive steps to improve fire safety and emergency response in rural areas with the planned formation of a Bomba Komuniti (Community Fire Brigade) in Kampung Rayu Iban, here. Minister of Women, Childhood and Community Wellbeing Development, Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah, said the initiative is

Over 400 gather for Buddhist Women’s Conference

KUCHING: The 19th Sakyadhita International Conference on Buddhist Women officially commenced today at The Waterfront Hotel, bringing together over 400 participants from more than 35 countries for a week of dialogue, learning, and spiritual exchange. With the theme ‘Navigating Change: Buddhist Women in Transition’, the conference seeks to explore the

Choral festival ends on high note: Penang choir champs

KUCHING: The Sarawak International Choral Festival and Symposium (SICFES) 2025 drew to a moving close with choirs from across Malaysia and the world united in song, friendship and cultural exchange. The closing ceremony at the Hikmah Exchange Event Centre here Sunday (June 15) was marked by heartfelt performances and inspiring

Strong turnout at INSKEN SAPPS reflects entrepreneurial drive

KUCHING: Institut Keusahawanan Negara (INSKEN) reaffirmed its commitment to developing Sarawak’s entrepreneurial ecosystem through the Seminar on Basic Product and Service Development (SAPPS) held at the MBKS Auditorium today. INSKEN Board of Trustees Chairman, Mustaffa Kamil Ayub, praised the strong turnout and spirit of 449 local entrepreneurs, noting that their

Sarawak looks to tap retiree entrepreneur potentials

KUCHING: The Ministry of Youth, Sports and Entrepreneur Development is planning to introduce the Sarawak Senior Entrepreneurs Programme to encourage soon-to-retire and retired civil servants to actively participate in entrepreneurship. Deputy Minister Datuk Dr Ripin Lamat proposed the idea during the Seminar on Basic Product and Service Development (SAPPS) Sarawak

‘AI Meets Sustainability’ forum draws over 100

KUCHING: More than 100 professionals from the sustainability, energy, and technology sectors convened for the “AI Meets Sustainability: Driving Impact Through Digitalisation” forum here. It was jointly organised by UNIVERS, Arc Technologies, and the Sarawak Digital Economy Corporation (SDEC). “The theme of today’s forum, ‘AI Meets Sustainability’, is not only

IDECS25 to set new standard in climate accountability

KUCHING: This year’s International Digital Economy Conference Sarawak (IDECS25), scheduled for Oct 22 to 23 at the Borneo Convention Centre Kuching (BCCK) here, will introduce a pioneering approach to climate accountability, setting a new standard for sustainable event management in the region. Sarawak Digital Economy Corporation (SDEC) CEO Datuk Ir

SUPP Youth raises alarm over MCMC data request

KUCHING: Sarawak United People’s Party (SUPP) Kuching Youth chairman Nicholas Wung has voiced strong concerns over the recent directive by the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) requiring telecommunications companies to submit mobile call records from the first quarter of 2024. The directive, issued under the Communications and Multimedia Act