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SMEs drive Malaysia’s green economy

Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are central to Malaysia’s journey towards a green economy. Representing 97% of all businesses, contributing over 30% to the GDP, and employing nearly half the workforce, SMEs are critical to driving sustainable development. While large corporations often dominate sustainability discussions, SMEs play a quieter yet

Selangor queen attends songket weaving appreciation day

KUCHING: Tengku Permaisuri of Selangor, Her Royal Highness Tengku Permaisuri Norashikin, graciously visited the Sarapride Songket Industrial Vocational Centre (PVI) at Puncak Borneo Prison today. During her visit, she marveled at the intricate weaving process and admired the exquisitely crafted songket fabrics. Her Royal Highness arrived promptly at 10 a.m.

135 individuals awarded prestigious medals and state honours

KUCHING: A total of 135 individuals were conferred prestigious medals and state honours by Head of State Tun Pehin Sri Dr Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar in a ceremony held at the Dewan Besar Astana Negeri Sarawak, Thursday (Nov 28). The ceremony commenced with the presentation of the Darjah Yang Amat

School gets grant of RM96,653 for upgrading

KUCHING: A grant of RM96,653 has been allocated to Sekolah Kebangsaan (SK) Tabuan Ulu for the upgrade of its teachers’ room and office space. The contribution, made by the office of Bandar Kuching Member of Parliament Dr. Kelvin Yii, will be used to provide new office furniture, including desks and

SEB donates life jackets for children

KUCHING: Sarawak Energy Berhad (SEB) generously donated 130 life jackets for children in Ulu Baram as part of the Charity Without Borders No. 11 expedition, ensuring safer boat journeys for students travelling to boarding schools in the region. In alignment with its dedication to ensuring that “Everybody Goes Home Safely,”

SUPP criticises DAP’s e-invoicing stance

KUCHING: The Sarawak United People’s Party (SUPP) has accused the Democratic Action Party (DAP) Sarawak of inconsistency regarding its stance on e-invoicing, claiming that the party has shifted from opposing the policy to merely seeking adjustments in its implementation. The controversy arose from statements made by YB Chong Chieng Jen,

Billionaire Ananda dies, aged 86

PETALING JAYA: Billionaire T Ananda Krishnan passed away today at the age of 86. This was confirmed today by Usaha Tegas Sdn Bhd, the investment holding firm led by Ananda.  “It is with great sadness that we announce the demise of our chairman, T Ananda Krishnan, who passed away peacefully on

New haemodialysis machine for 53 patients

KANOWIT: The Sarawak government has supplied the hospital here with a new haemodialysis machine under the Special Aid for Kidney Patients initiative, aiming to improve healthcare services for kidney patients. Minister for Women, Childhood, and Community Wellbeing Development, Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah, praised the hospital’s efforts in delivering essential haemodialysis

205 lots in village set for survey

SERIAN: The Land and Survey Department (LSD) is set to commence surveying 205 lots for Kampung Tangga Plaman’s traditional village starting this December. LSD Serian Division said that the exercise would adopt the Land Documentation Project approach introduced by the Dayak Bidayuh National Association (DBNA). This proven method simplifies the

Monsoon imminent, contracts urged to speed up road project

BY JAMES WONG & NURA V LORNA KUCHING: A 2-km stretch of the Matang Baru Phase 2 Road (from Matang Jaya), currently under upgrading works, is expected to be operational starting next month, said Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas. The Minister for Infrastructure and Port Development said works