KUCHING: Sarawak recorded 1,177 scam calls with an estimated loss of RM12.5 million from October 2022 to September 2023. Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) deputy governor Datuk Marzunisham Omar said that data from the National Scam Response Centre (NSRC) showed 53,783 scam calls with an estimated loss of RM188 million nationwide.
KUCHING: Strengthening bilingualism helps students today to prepare themselves into entering the career world. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said in Sarawak, the state has the privilege of having both English and Bahasa Melayu as the official languages. He said the state is also ahead of
KUCHING: Sultan of Selangor Sultan Sharafuddin Idris and Tengku Permaisuri Norashikin attended a state banquet in conjunction with their official visit at the State Legislative Assembly (DUN) complex on Monday (Nov 6). Their Highnesses were greeted on arrival by Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg and wife,
KUCHING: Riau Islands governor Ansar Ahmad has invited investors and business associations from Sarawak to explore investment opportunities in the Riau Islands. He seeks to strengthen the relationship and promote investment between the two regions, highlighting various opportunities in places like Batam, Bintan, Karimun, Natuna, and the Anambas Islands. “Each
KUCHING: Riau Islands governor Ansar Ahmad has proposed to the Sarawak government the construction of a Customs, Immigration, Quarantine, and Security (CIQS) facility along the Sematan-Serasan border. He shared this during a meeting with Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Awang Tengah Ali Hasan on Tuesday (Nov 7). Ansar highlighted the Riau
KOTA SAMARAHAN: The 27th convocation ceremony of Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (Unimas) celebrates the graduation of 3,897 students who earned degrees at various academic levels. The ceremony, which runs until Nov 9, was graced on Day 1 by the presence of Premier and Unimas pro chancellor, Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang
KOTA SAMARAHAN: Six academic subjects taught at Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (Unimas) have received recognition from The Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings by Subjects. Unimas Vice-Chancellor, Professor Datuk Dr Kadim Suaidi, said the recognition which was announced on Oct 26, indicated a significant improvement from the previous year’s listing.
KOTA SAMARAHAN: Age is not a barrier to acquiring knowledge; it’s just a number that does not at all deter the spirit of learning. A case in point is 71-year-old Dr Chua Beng Hui @ Bobby Chai Boon Hui, who has successfully completed his Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) studies in
KOTA SAMARAHAN: Sarawak requires about 500 experts in engineering, mathematics, computer science and software engineering to be a developed state by 2030. Premier and pro-chancellor of Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (UNIMAS) Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said more skilled personnel are needed in professional fields to achieve the
KOTA SAMARAHAN: Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg has hinted that the state revenue for 2023 is expected to surpass the record set in 2022. Sarawak exceeded the actual revenue expectations for the 2022 fiscal year with a total income of RM12 billion, the highest ever recorded.
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