Author: Jacintha Jolene

Senior staff at NST, SS attend leadership course

KUCHING: A leadership course was held for local dailies, New Sarawak Tribune (NST) and Suara Sarawak (SS), here Wednesday (Dec 6). The two-hour talk on ‘How to Be a Real Success’ was delivered by Yast Group founder cum chairlady Esther Law, focusing on leadership skills and charting ways to achieve

Love, learn and lead as keywords

KUCHING: “Love, learn and lead” was the key takeaway from the leadership course conducted by YAST Group founder and chairlady, Esther Law. In shaping great leaders, she said all leadership starts from within oneself, with added value such as love, learn and lead. “To embrace and enjoy good life, we

Malaysian palm oil a global game-changer

KUCHING: Malaysian palm oil has become a significant game-changer for the member countries of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) that are net importers of oils and fats, according to Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof. He stated that in 2020 alone, the global consumption of palm oil reached

Drug problem under control 

KUCHING: The drug problem in Sarawak is under control, said Malaysia Drugs Prevention Association Sarawak branch (PEMADAM Sarawak) chairman Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah.  He said Sarawak ranked as the fourth state with the smallest drug problem in Malaysia.  However, he emphasised that the issue shouldn’t be overlooked as

32 recipients receive MRP grants

KUCHING: Deputy Minister of Natural Resources, Environment and Climate Change Datuk Seri Huang Tiong Sii recently presented Minor Rural Project (MRP) grants to 32 recipients in the Meradong constituency.  Speaking at the MRP grant presentation ceremony at the Meradong branch, Service Centre in Sarikei, he advised the recipients to use

Collaboration crucial for good governance

KUCHING: The Unity Government is ready to collaborate with constructive opposition bloc to govern and manage the country’s affairs, government administration and parliament. Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof said that such collaboration is crucial to maintain good relations between ethnicities and religions, thereby preserving the country’s image. “These

Equivalent to two months’ pay for state civil servants

ALL Sarawak civil servants as well as at statutory bodies and local authorities will receive a special financial assistance equivalent to two months’ salary by the end of this year to recognise their contribution and commitment in their duties and responsibilities. In announcing this, Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang

Muslim world urged to embrace technology, sustainability

KUCHING: Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg has called on leaders of the Muslim world to explore the utilisation of technology and become sustainable participants. “In the face of economic challenges and our commitment, the Muslim world has no alternative but to embrace technology in the pursuit

Anwar pays tribute to GPS for role in forming unity government

KUCHING: Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) played an important role in the formation of the federal unity government a year ago which led to the country’s political stability. Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said his government’s parliamentary strength was able to exceed two-thirds majority due to the support of GPS.

Sarawak hosts Global Muslim Business Forum 2023

KUCHING: About 1,000 participants, including prominent global leaders from 37 countries attended the Global Muslim Business Forum (GMBF) 2023 gala dinner held at Borneo Convention Centre Kuching (BCCK) tonight.  Organized by KSI Strategic Institute for Asia Pacific, Islamic Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Agriculture, and Global One, the forum aims