Friday, 5 December 2025

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District council urged to establish homestay SOPs

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

SEB receives 23 awards for exemplary occupational safety and health practices

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

Dubai wraps historic ICOM 2025 with new leadership

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

Future revenue secured by RM600-milion annual savings for 20 years

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

China encourages more ASEAN youth to pursue higher education in the country

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

Bayur Coffee Campus game-changer for coffee industry

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

Reddit, Kick in Australia’s social media ban

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

UNIMAS reigns as overall 2025 SUKIPT Sarawak champion

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

Mosques, suraus under JAKIM, JAWI told to hold special prayers for Al-Aqsa Mosque, Palestinians

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

1,000 participants expected for Women Empowerment Run 2026

KUCHING: The Pan Pacific and Southeast Asia Women’s Association (PPSEAWA) Sarawak Chapter will be organising the Women Empowerment Run 2026 for the first time at the MBKS building route on Jan 18, 2026. Chairperson Datuk Dr Munirah Mohd Hassan said the run will feature two categories – 3KM and 5KM,