KUCHING: Muslims across the country will celebrate Hari Raya Aidilfitri tomorrow, Saturday, March 21, 2026, marking the beginning of 1 Syawal 1447 Hijrah. The announcement was made on Thursday night by the Keeper of the Rulers’ Seal, Tan Sri Syed Danial Syed Ahmad. Earlier on Thursday, the ‘rukyah hilal’ (new
BAU: The Bau District Council has been urged to establish dedicated safety Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for homestay operators and water-based recreational sites in the area, in line with efforts to enhance visitor safety. Deputy Minister of Transport (Riverine and Marine), Datuk Henry Harry Jinep, said that standardising the SOPs
KUCHING: Sarawak Energy (SEB) has reaffirmed its leadership in workplace safety and health after receiving 23 awards during the 43rd Malaysian Society for Occupational Safety and Health (MSOSH) Awards 2025 at Putrajaya International Convention Centre on Nov 13. Sarawak Energy Group chief executive officer Datuk Sharbini Suhaili said the recognitiondemonstrates
KUALA LUMPUR: The International Council of Museums (ICOM) Dubai 2025 has concluded its historic edition, marking the first time the event was hosted in the Middle East, Africa and South Asia, underscoring Dubai’s role as a global hub for culture, creativity and innovation. Themed ‘The Future of Museums in Rapidly
MARUDI: Sarawak would continue to maintain a strong financial position for years to come through disciplined savings, new investment methods, and long-term economic planning. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said the state’s sovereign wealth fund, established to secure Sarawak’s future revenue, was designed to grow steadily
By Nor Fariza Mohd Razhi BEIJING: China is encouraging more young people from ASEAN countries, including Malaysia, to pursue higher education in the country, said Vice Minister of the International Department of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee, Sun Haiyan. Sun said the effort aims to help partner
KUCHING: A proposed Coffee Campus in Bayur, near hear, is set to become a game-changer for Sarawak’s growing coffee industry, aiming to transform Mambong in particular into a centre of excellence for coffee research, training, and agro-tourism. The ambitious project, proposed by Deputy Transport Minister, Datuk Dr Jerip Susil, through
SYDNEY (Australia): Popular social media website Reddit and streaming giant Kick will be added to a list of websites banned for under-16s in Australia from next month, Canberra said yesterday. Australia will from December 10 force social media platforms including Facebook, Instagram and Tiktok to remove users under the age of
KOTA SAMARAHAN: Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (UNIMAS) emerged as the overall champion of the 2025 Sarawak Higher Education Institutions Sports Championship (SUKIPT) after hauling 10 gold, six silver and eight bronze medals. UiTM Sarawak Branch, Samarahan Campus, finished second with five gold, five silver and four bronze, while Swinburne University of
KUALA LUMPUR: All mosques and suraus under the Department of Islamic Development Malaysia (JAKIM) and the Federal Territories Islamic Religious Department (JAWI) have been instructed to hold solat hajat (special prayers). The Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Religious Affairs), Datuk Dr Mohd Na’im Mokhtar, said this is as a show of support for the struggle and wel-being