Saturday, 29 March 2025

Author: News Desk

SEB and Lighthouse of Hope collaboration enhances STEM education

KUCHING: Non-profit organisation, Lighthouse of Hope (Sarawak) Bhd (LOHSB), has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Sarawak Energy Bhd (SEB) to collaborate on the development of science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) hubs, and the implementation of STEM-related programmes at selected schools across the region. SEB was represented by

Sarawak records 83 human rabies cases, 76 fatalities since 2017

KUCHING: As of March 2025, the State Health Department reported that the cumulative total of human rabies cases in Sarawak stands at 83, with 76 fatalities since 2017. Minister of Food Industry, Commodity, and Regional Development Datuk Seri Dr Stephen Rundi Utom said so far, there have been no reported

11 new rabies cases confirmed, public urged to vaccinate pets

KUCHING: Sarawak has confirmed 11 new animal rabies-positive cases for the month of March, as detected by the Sarawak Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory (SVDL), Department of Veterinary Services Sarawak. According to Minister Of Food Industry, Commodity and Regional Development Datuk Seri Dr Stephen Rundi Utom, these cases were detected across several

E-Invoicing a positive move, but challenges remain for small traders

KUCHING: The approval of consolidated e-Invoicing for Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in Sarawak and Sabah is a step towards simplifying tax compliance, but small traders may struggle with implementation, warns Datuk Sim Kiang Chiok. The Sarawak Housing And Real Estate Developers’ Association (SHEDA) advisor said the new system,

PDP to defend all Seats in PRN-13, says Henry

KUCHING: The Progressive Democratic Party (PDP) will defend all of its seats in the upcoming 13th State Election (PRN-13), says its vice president Datuk Henry Harry Jinep. According to Henry, any party outside of the Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) coalition that intends to contest in PDP’s areas will be considered

City marks 20th anniversary with Beautiful Garden Contest

MIRI: In celebration of Miri’s 20th anniversary as a city, the Miri City Council (MCC) is inviting residents to participate in the ‘Beautiful Garden Contest 2025’, an initiative aimed at fostering community involvement in beautifying and maintaining home gardens. Organised by the council’s Landscape Section, the competition is open to

Sarawak to welcome 18 nations for 2025 ITF World Junior qualifiers

BY LAKESH KUMAR & GABRIEL LIHAN KUCHING: Sarawak is set to welcome 18 nations for the 2025 Asia/Oceania Final Qualifying ITF World Junior Tennis U14 Boys and Girls tournament, taking place from March 31 to April 15 at the Sarawak Lawn Tennis Association (SLTA) Centre. Top tennis nations, including Australia,

Duit raya as academic motivation for 95 asnaf students

KUCHING: A total of 95 asnaf students of SK Jalan Haji Baki received duit raya contribution from the Sarawak Welfare and Education Organisation for Underprivileged Students (PEKEPPEMS) . Batu Kitang assemblyman Datuk Lo Khere Chiang said this initiative by PEKEPPEMS is highly meaningful in helping to ease the burden of

SpaceTech Malaysia Association propels global space economy

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia has solidified its commitment to the space industry with the official establishment of the SpaceTech Malaysia Association (SMA), a national body dedicated to driving the country ambitions in the growing global space economy. The association, which recently held its inaugural Annual General Meeting (AGM), is set to

Place Borneo partners DVS to achieve rabies-free Sarawak by 2030

KUCHING: Place Borneo Sdn Bhd recently formalised a strategic partnership with the Department of Veterinary Services (DVS), making the company a vital part of the state’s mission to eliminate rabies and achieve a rabies-free Sarawak by 2030. The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed by DVS director Datuk Dr Adrian