Sarawak’s role in shaping unity in perspective
KUCHING: The Head of State, Tun Pehin Sri Dr Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar, reflected on the nation’s formation and the state’s enduring role in shaping unity, economic growth and global relevance. In his Malaysia Day 2025 message, he began by honouring September 16, 1963 as a defining date when the Federation of Malaya, Sabah, Sarawak […]
Switzerland, Canada advance as Brazil eye last 32
by AFP LOS ANGELES: Switzerland and Canada became the latest teams to book their places in the World Cup knockout rounds on Wednesday as Brazil aimed to seal their passage to the last 32. A hectic final round of group games got under way with six matches scheduled for Wednesday, with Switzerland defeating Canada 2-1 […]
‘Kawasan Rukun Tetangga’ annual grant increased to RM10,000
SEGAMAT, Johor: The government has agreed to increase the annual grant for Neighbourhood Watch Area or Kawasan Rukun Tetangga (KRT) nationwide to RM10,000 compared to RM6,000 previously, and it will be disbursed on January 1, 2027. Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said the increase in allocation was made after the KRT annual grant rate […]
Japan’s three megabanks get access to Google’s latest AI for cyber defence
TOKYO, Japan: Japan’s three megabanks have gained access to Google LLC’s new artificial intelligence (AI) model with high capability to detect vulnerabilities in computer systems, Japanese Finance Minister, Satsuki Katayama, said today, Kyodo News reported. Amid the rising threats to financial systems, MUFG Bank, Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corp, and Mizuho Bank were granted rights to […]
KL police arrest 1,156 in anti-gambling blitz, including World Cup betting
KUALA LUMPUR: Kuala Lumpur police arrested 1,156 individuals suspected of involvement in illegal gambling and scam activities during 868 raids across the federal capital from January 1 to June 23 this year. Kuala Lumpur Police Chief, Datuk Fadil Marsus, said that, of the total, 24 individuals were detained in 22 raids under ‘Ops Soga IV’, […]
MCMC, police bust suspected telecom equipment theft syndicate
KOTA SAMARAHAN: A joint operation by the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) and Sarawak police has dismantled a syndicate believed to be storing stolen telecommunications equipment after raiding a warehouse and arresting two suspects. The breakthrough came during ‘Ops Lusuh’, a coordinated enforcement operation conducted from June 18 to 19 across Kuching, Padawan and […]
FDI inflows, overseas expansion reflect Malaysia’s growing economic strength
By Nurunnasihah Ahmad Rashid KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia’s ability to attract strong foreign direct investment (FDI) while domestic companies continue expanding overseas underscores the country’s growing economic strength, competitiveness and investor confidence in the country’s long-term prospects, economists said. The Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM) today reported that net FDI rose 41.2 per cent to RM65.9 […]
Subsidised diesel quota may not meet interior needs
MIRI: Federal fuel subsidy policies must reflect the realities of life in Sarawak’s interior, where four-wheel-drive vehicles and boats are essential for daily living rather than a luxury, according to Dominic Nyurang Ajang, political secretary to the Premier. In this context he feared the government’s 200-litre subsidised fuel quota for private vehicles may not adequately […]
Rainforest World Music Festival balances tradition and modern appeal
KUCHING: The enduring success of the Rainforest World Music Festival (RWMF) lies in its ability to preserve cultural heritage while adapting to changing audience preferences, says Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah. The Minister for Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts said the festival’s continued popularity over nearly three decades was not the result of […]
RWMF sales stay strong despite higher airfares
KUCHING: Early response to the Rainforest World Music Festival (RWMF) 2026 remains encouraging despite higher air travel costs, which have emerged as one of the main challenges facing the tourism industry this year. Minister for Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts, Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah, said concerns over rising airfares had been among […]
Nuclear inspections in Iran will proceed despite objections
ISTANBUL, Turkiye: International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Director-General, Rafael Mariano Grossi, today said that nuclear inspections at Iran’s enrichment sites will proceed despite Tehran’s objections, Anadolu Ajansi (AA) reported, citing Euronews. Pointing to the memorandum of understanding (MOU) signed between the United States (US) and Iran, Grossi rejected Iran’s denials that it had agreed to […]