Author: News Desk

Revenue from surplus funds targeted

LONDON: Sarawak hopes to build on the savings made through surplus of funds by setting up their own sovereign wealth fund. In reiterating this proposal, Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said the state’s resilient financial position is an enabler to this. “Sarawak’s financial position is now

Boys’ Brigade Charity Fun Run on Sept 16

KUCHING: The Boys’ Brigade will be holding its first Charity Fun Run concurrently in Kuching, Sri Aman, Sibu and Miri on September 16 in conjunction with its 60th anniversary in Sarawak. About 2000 participants from the four places are expected to take part in the run which is open to

RM1,000 every day for 20 years

KUALA LUMPUR: A lucky winner from Bukit Serdang, Selangor won the Magnum Life Grand Prize on July 26, 2022, with RM1,000 every day for 20 years. A regular Magnum customer for over 20 years, the 56-years old retiree has always been playing the classic 4-digits numbers. However, he just started

Return invested money or face dire consequences, company told

SIBU: Return money to the investors or action will be taken says National Consumer Foundation Malaysia’s president Datuk Mohd Firdaus Abdullah. He gave this stern warning to a Kuala Lumpur based company who is alleged to have scammed more than 3,000 people in Sabah and Sarawak who have invested a

Water disruptions for some city areas

KUCHING: A planned water disruption notice has been issued and will take place from tomorrow until Saturday (July 30). The cause of the water disruption is due to a repair work of 840mm pumping main at Jalan Datu Bandar Mustapha. The affected areas include Jalan BDC, Jalan Tun Jugah, Jalan

Get special permit first  

KUCHING: Eligible consumers may purchase petrol and diesel from gas stations for personal use if they first apply for a special permit under the Supply Control Act (AKB) of 1961. Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs Minister (KPDNHEP) Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi.said this was done to prevent irresponsible parties, small

Council workers show the way

KUCHING: As a message to get traders to get into the act, Padawan Municipal Council (MPP) workers cleaned the ditches around the Federal Agricultural Marketing Authority (FAMA) farmer’s market in Matang Jaya on Wednesday (July 28). The activity was part of the ‘Clean Town’ programme in conjunction with the ongoing

Further your studies at Swinburne Sarawak

The Sarawak Foundation (Yayasan Sarawak) is ready to grant scholarships or education loans to Sarawakian students accepted to the Swinburne University of Technology Sarawak Campus in Kuching (Swinburne Sarawak). Swinburne University of Technology’s international branch campus in Melbourne, Australia, offers affordable, globally recognised industry-relevant courses. The university is defined and