Author: Noor Syahhira Hady

Good governance of paramount importance: STIDC

KUCHING: Sarawak Timber Industry Development Corporation (STIDC) Corporate Governance Day 2023 is aimed at raising awareness on the importance of good governance besides promoting transparency, accountability and integrity. STIDC General Manager Zainal Abidin Abdullah said apart from that, the programme also serves as a reminder to everyone to build a

Curbing corruption a responsibility for all to shoulder

KUCHING: Detecting corruption and making sure it is not repeated is the responsibility of everyone, not just anti-graft officials and auditors, said Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Awang Tengah Ali Hasan. He said sharing such responsibility together will create an environment of transparency, ethical conduct and integrity. “So I urge all

MIS in good stead to empower Muslims

THE Islamic Council of Sarawak (MIS) was established on May 1, 1955 under the Islamic Council Incorporation Ordinance 1954. It was stated that it is responsible for formulating policies and administering Islamic affairs in the state of Sarawak. Thus, since its establishment, various efforts have been implemented by MIS to

Bootcamp enhances participants’ digital skills, increases employability

KUCHING: The local undergraduates’ digital and entrepreneurship skills to meet current and future job market demands can be strengthened through the organisation of the BeDigital Bootcamp in Sarawak. The bootcamp, organised by PETRONAS, was held at Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (UNIMAS) with 50 conditional employment offers from PETRONAS and the BeDigital Bootcamp

Bintang Kecil ‘goes global’ with Brunei, Indonesian entries

KUCHING: The 35th edition of the Bintang Kecil programme this year will go international with the participation of neighbours Indonesia and Brunei Darussalam. Deputy Minister of Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts Datuk Snowdan Lawan said that this year 13 participants from Malaya (six), Sarawak (three), Sabah (two), and one

Local company Timogah’s commitment to rural e-commerce

IN an era where technology’s influence is permeating every facet of our lives, the landscape of commerce has undergone a radical transformation. E-commerce, the digital heartbeat of contemporary business, has ushered in an era of convenience, accessibility, and endless possibilities. From the bustling metropolises to the most remote corners of

Santubong on the cusp of archeo-tourism

IN the embrace of the ebb and flow along Sarawak’s coastline lies a destination that transcends time, inviting people to traverse through the corridors of history. Santubong, a place steeped in antiquity, stands as a living testament to the whispers of civilisations long past. As the world increasingly values the

New water treatment plants for Song and Kapit

SONG: A new water treatment plant will be constructed in Song and Kapit to cater to usage which runs into millions of litres per day (MLD) by people there. Utilities and Telecommunications Minister Datuk Julaihi Narawi stated that with the allocation of RM80 million by the state government, the plants

Addressing Sarawak’s issue of stateless children

STATELESS individuals and their plight have become a topic of concern that has garnered the attention of both local and national authorities. With the vast state such as Sarawak, this issue is not a foreign matter among those living in the rural areas. With the Ministry of Women, Childhood and

Beacon of innovation, entrepreneurship and economic empowerment

AS the world hurtles into the digital age, Sarawak too has seized the opportunities presented by embarking on a transformative journey into the realm of the digital economy. This evolution reshapes the way Sarawakians do business and paves the way for a prosperous digital future. Charting the Digital Landscape of