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Sarawak entrepreneurs thrive at halal expo

KUCHING: Ten Sarawak entrepreneurs collectively achieved sales of over RM 670,000, through both contracts and direct sales at the 19th Malaysia International Halal Showcase (MIHAS) 2023. In a statement, the Ministry of International Trade, Industry, and Investment (Mintred) announced that it had collaborated with several government agencies, including Craun Research

Awards seek to promote textile traditions, heritage motifs

KUCHING: Eighteen textile artisans were awarded recognition at the prestigious Hasanah Gold Threads Awards 2023 held at the Borneo Cultures Museum here Friday (Sept 15). The awards ceremony, presented by Yayasan Hasanah and the Ministry of Finance (MOF) in collaboration with Tanoti and Asean Handicraft Promotion & Development Association (AHPADA),

Business surges after traffic relief

KUCHING: Samarahan is now drawing increased interest from investors and businesses, after traffic relief and upcoming Autonomous Rail Transit (ART) project by 2025. Kota Samarahan Municipal Council (MPKS) chairman, Datuk Peter Minos, was optimistic about Samarahan’s business future. He said, “We’re seeing major companies, including Ibraco, HSL, and Farley Supermarket

Five farm road construction projects get the nod

REPOK: A total of five farm road construction projects under the Agricultural Facilitation Fund (AFF) Jaya Tani programme have been approved to help small farmers in Sarawak. The project locations involved are Sungai Merudu, Sungai Paoh, Sungai Tapang, Sungai Kawan and Sungai Baron. These projects are the result of an

Sri Aman gears up for Agong’s visit

 SRI AMAN: Sri Aman Division’s preparations for the ‘Kembara Kenali Borneo’ royal convoy led by Yang di-Pertuan Agong Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri’ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah and Raja Permaisuri Agong Tunku Azizah Aminah Maimunah Iskandariah are in the final stages. Resident of Sri Aman Division, Abang Mohamad Porkan gave the briefing to

Sarawak Energy announces e-Bill lucky draw winners

KUCHING: Sarawak Energy has selected 250 subscribers as winners of the second quarter of the Sarawak Energy e-Bill lucky draw for 2023. The e-Bill service is part of its Go Paperless Campaign, the group’s commitment towards environmental sustainability while bringing it closer to Sarawak Energy’s aspiration of becoming a digital

Joggers do their part to ensure trash-free environment

KUCHING: A ‘plogging’ (the act of picking up trash and litter while jogging) event was held here recently to promote the importance of incorporating sustainable practices into daily routines. Organised by Angkatan Zaman Mansang (AZAM) and Natural Resources and Environment Board (NREB) Sarawak, the initiative was held in conjunction with

‘Sick’ RM74.2 mln road project now on track, says Uggah

DALAT: Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas is pleased with the ongoing RM74.2 million Jalan Kampung Medong-Lebrasau-Klid construction project in Dalat district. He noted that the 11.67km road project is progressing well after the project was re-tendered. It is expected to be completed by July 19, 2025. “I visited

Coffee house joins National Day festivities to promote beverages

BY NUR FARIHAN RAZALI MUKAH: Semuneh Kupi Haus enthusiastically joins in the celebration of National Day 2023 as the town takes centre stage for the festivities. The owner, Mohammad Abdul Rahman, 31, said that his coffee house, which only started operating this year, is taking advantage of the occasion to