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Allianz Life aims to recruit more agents in partnership with INSEAD

KUALA LUMPUR: Allianz Life Insurance Malaysia Berhad (Allianz Life) aims to recruit 500 graduates into its life insurance agent ecosystem this year following its partnership with renowned business school, INSEAD. Allianz Life chief sales officer Raymond Cheah said the figure only encompasses mid of this year until the end of

Sarawak Fisheries Terminal proposed in Mukah

MUKAH: The Sarawak Fisheries Terminal will be proposed to be built here, said Deputy Economy Minister Datuk Hanifah Hajar Taib. “Mukah is very suitable to be used as a fishing terminal because of the position and economic activities of the populace, who are mostly fishermen. “Not only that, fishing activities

Senate passes RM107.72 bln Mini Budget for civil service expenditure

KUALA LUMPUR: The Dewan Negara today passed the Consolidated Fund (Expenditure on Account) Bill 2022 for civil service expenditure involving a total of RM107.72 billion. The Bill, which was proposed by Deputy Finance Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Maslan, was approved with a majority voice vote after being debated by six

Sarawak economy projected to register a 5 to 6 pct growth in 2023

SARAWAK is on the right track of recovery as most of its economic indicators show an upward trend. According to Finance and New Economy Minister Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg, the state government anticipates that the domestic economy will gradually improve and become stronger for the rest

IN PICTURES: Sarawak contingent vies for SUKMA glory

KUCHING: Keen to deliver, that is how one would describe the 564 athletes from Sarawak who will compete in the 20th Malaysia Games (SUKMA) in Kuala Lumpur, from Sept 16 to 24. The official handing over of the state flag to the contingent was graced by Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan

Improve drainage maintenance to avoid floods

KUCHING: There is a dire need for better and improved maintenance of drainage systems in Sibu to avoid flooding in low-lying areas, said Dudong assemblyman Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing. Tiong, who is also Bintulu MP, said he met with Sarawak Department of Irrigation and Drainage (DID) director Ahmad Denny

Abu Bakar is State Secretary

KUCHING: Acting State Secretary Datuk Seri Mohamad Abu Bakar Marzuki has been appointed as State Secretary. His appointment was confirmed by Deputy Premier Datuk Seri Dr Sim Kui Hian in a Facebook post today. “Heartiest congratulations to Datuk Seri Mohamad Abu Bakar Marzuki as the new Sarawak (State) Secretary,” the

Macau scam claims another victim

SIBU: A retiree lost more than RM250,000 to a Macau scam recently, according to police here. Sibu OCPD ACP Zulkipli Suhaili said the victim received a phone call from someone claiming to be a post office officer and a police officer from Sabah. “Following the call, she made a total