Friday, 19 December 2025

Author: News Desk

Sarawak leaders express condolences over Bung Moktar’s passing

KUCHING: Sarawak’s top leaders have expressed their condolences following the passing of Kinabatangan MP and Sabah Barisan Nasional chairman, Datuk Seri Bung Moktar Radin, who passed away early Friday morning. In a condolence message, Head of State Tun Pehin Sri Dr Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar and his wife, Datuk Patinggi

Malaysia, Singapore strengthen key agreements at Annual Leaders Retreat

SINGAPORE: Malaysia and Singapore continue to strengthen bilateral relations through several understandings reached at the 12th Malaysia-Singapore Annual Leaders Retreat (ALR) on Thursday. These include issues related to aviation, borders, national sovereignty, and energy cooperation with Sarawak, which was one of the key areas highlighted. Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar

Sibu Journalists Association thanks state government for aid

SIBU: The Sarawak Government’s decision to provide a one-off RM700 incentive for private media practitioners has been welcomed as an important acknowledgement of the industry’s role in ensuring credible and responsible journalism. The announcement, made by Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg, has been described by the

Sabah election a harsh verdict on Pakatan Harapan’s performance

KUCHING: The outcome of Sabah’s 17th state election has been described as a sharp rebuke of Pakatan Harapan’s (PH) three-year performance in government, with the coalition winning only one of the 20 seats it contested, reflecting a quiet yet decisive shift among voters and signalling a deeper confidence crisis for

Cultivating a global mindset at work

THE world of work is changing faster than ever. Digital technologies, cross-border collaboration, and multicultural workplaces are now everyday realities that influence how businesses operate and how the workforce prepares for their careers. In Malaysia, where globalisation and digital transformation continue to accelerate, cultivating a global mindset among employees is

RM4.49 million disbursed to landowners affected by road construction

SIBU: The Sarawak Government has disbursed RM4,487,903 in compensation to landowners affected by the construction of the new Teku-Pasai Siong-Kemuyang road under the Projek Rakyat initiative. Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Awang Tengah Ali Hasan said land acquisition was sometimes unavoidable in implementing public infrastructure projects such as roads, electricity supply,

Proposed Singapore consulate office in Kuching hailed as significant

SINGAPORE: Sarawak has welcomed Singapore’s proposal to open a consulate office in Kuching, calling it a significant step towards strengthening bilateral ties between the republic and Malaysia, particularly in Borneo. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said the move would create wider opportunities for cooperation in trade,

Serian water supply project progressing ahead of schedule

BALAI RINGIN: Construction of the Serian Regional Water Supply Phase 2 (Stage 1& 2) here is progressing ahead of schedule, bringing treated water closer to hundreds of residents, offices, and public facilities. Deputy Minister for Tourism, Creative Industry & Performing Arts and state assemblyman for Balai Ringin, Datuk Snowdan Lawan,

Pan Borneo Highway Phase 1 in Sarawak nears full completion

KUALA LUMPUR: The federal government has restructured the implementation of the Pan Borneo Highway Phase 2 in Sarawak, redistributing its remaining sections under two major highway projects to improve efficiency and accelerate delivery. Works Minister, Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi, said the original Phase 2 alignment has been divided between

Uggah invites Head of State to Premier’s biography launch

KUCHING: Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas paid a courtesy call on the Head of State, Tun Pehin Sri Dr Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar, at Kesuma Resort here today. The visit was held to extend an official invitation to Wan Junaidi to attend tomorrow’s (December 5) launching of the