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Premier hands over donations at UiTM event

KOTA SAMARAHAN: Sixty-six individuals received donations during Universiti Teknologi Mara Sarawak’s (UiTMCS) inaugural ‘Iftar Perdana’ ceremony here last night. The event held at UiTMCS Samarahan 2 Campus witnessed the presentation of donations to 50 university students, five single mothers and 11 staff members who are among the needy group. Premier

Selling Sarawak to the world in Paris

PARIS: Sarawak and Malaysia’s rich cultural diversity and its stunning landscapes are currently being showcased at the ongoing Malaysian Borneo Unveiled: Harmony of Cultures, Nature, and Adventure Exhibition here at Secur Hall. The three-day exhibition from Mar 25 to 27 is organised by the Sarawak Forestry Corporation (SFC) in collaboration

Bank returns money after woman makes typo

KUCHING: A woman who mistakenly transferred RM30,500 to a third-party account instead of her other account has obtained a full refund from the commercial bank. Democratic Action Party (DAP) Sarawak chairman Chong Chieng Jen said the woman had made the transaction on Feb 22. “To the relief of the woman

Sim floats idea of rail linking Bintulu to Nusantara

KUCHING: A three-hour journey from Bintulu Port to Nusantara, the new capital of Indonesia in the future? Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Dr Sim Kui Hian has floated the possibility, saying a railway line could be built to link the port with Nusantara. His conviction stems from the fact that Bintulu

NGOs, associations urged to contribute to Sarawak nation building

KUCHING: Non-governmental organisations (NGOs) and associations are urged to continue their efforts in community service while also contributing to Sarawak nation building. Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Dr Sim Kui Hian said the contributions of these groups would advance the well-being of Sarawakians and the state’s development. “While you are doing

Bintulu Port most profitable in country, says Dr Sim

KUCHING: The change of status of Bintulu Port from a federal port to a Sarawak state port is not about buying a port. In stating this, Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Dr Sim Kui Hian said Bintulu Port is in Sarawak’s territory and is the most profitable port in Malaysia.  “(The

Gateway to Borneo campaign launched at MATTA Fair

KUCHING: Sarawak stepped into the spotlight with the unveiling of its ‘Gateway to Borneo’ tourism campaign during the 54th edition of the MATTA Fair KL held at the Malaysia International Trade and Exhibition Centre (MITEC) in Kuala Lumpur. The initiative marks a significant brand rejuvenation, positioning Sarawak strategically as the

TYT joins breaking of fast event with students

KUCHING: Head of State Pehin Sri Dr Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar joined more than 1,000 Sarawakians in a breaking of fast event at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre last night (Mar 22). The event, organised by Sarawak Foundation, was also attended by the Governor’s wife Toh Puan Fauziah Mohd Sanusi.

Bintulu Port positioned for key role in green energy industries

KUCHING: The Bintulu Port is poised to play an integral role in the development of green energy industries, says Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg. He explained that in accordance with the Post Covid-19 Development Strategy (PCDS) 2030, the state is actively fostering emerging sectors such as

Sarawak to assume full control of Bintulu Port operations by 2025

KUCHING: The Sarawak government is expected to assume full management and oversight of the entire operation of the Bintulu Port by next year, once the process of changing its status to a state port is finalised. Federal Transport Minister Anthony Loke expressed confidence that all processes related to the change