Friday, 18 April 2025

Author: Fasiha Khushiri

Opportunities in Sarawak-Australia natural resource wealth

KUCHING: Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Awang Tengah Ali Hasan said more opportunities can be mapped out between Sarawak and Australia as both are rich in natural resources. He spoke of the possibility when he met with Western Australia’s Minister for Finance, Aboriginal Affairs, Racing and Gaming, Citizenship and Multicultural Interest

Delagation pays courtesy call on Chinese consul general

KUCHING: The new consul general of the People’s Republic of China in Kuching, Xing Weiping, received a visit from a delegation led by Temenggong Kueh Aik Seng. They held talks on enhancing support for Sarawak’s economy, businesses and Chinese schools. Also present on Tuesday (June 28) was deputy consul general

IKM goes to the ground to help co-ops

KUCHING: The Malaysian Cooperative Institute (IKM) is embarking on a Program Turun Padang ke Arah Memasyarakatkan Koperasi (MasKop) to meet with cooperatives. At the same time it intends to provide information on its human capital development programmes. The programme seeks to encourage cooperatives to seize opportunities in terms of training,

Theft earns good friends RM5,000 fine

KUCHING: Two good friends were fined RM5,000 or spend five months in jail for stealing iron bars belonging to a construction company. Mohammad Saufik Abdul Rauf, 24, and Ajis Faizal Bolkipli, 37, pleaded guilty before Magistrate Zubaidah Sharkawi. They were charged with jointly stealing eight iron bars belonging to a

Local claims trial to assaulting American woman

KUCHING: A 25-year-old local man today claimed trial to assaulting a foreign woman on June 22. Chua Aik Khin pleaded not guilty before Magistrate Syarifah Fatimah Azura Wan Ali. He was charged under Section 354 of the Penal Code which provides for assault or use of criminal force with intent

Man on good behaviour bond for punching friend

KUCHING: A 40-year-old man was released on a two-year good behaviour bond here today for punching a gymnasium owner in the face. Magistrate Syarifah Fatimah Azura Wan Ali bound Haikal Abdullah over for RM1,000 with a local surety after he pleaded guilty. He inflicted injuries on the 34 -year-old victim

PUSAKA donates RM5k to badminton association

KUCHING: The Sarawak Badminton Association (PBPNS) received a RM5,000 donation for its activities from PUSAKA during a brief ceremony was performed at the Sarawak Bumiputera Badminton Association hall in Samariang, Petra Jaya. PUSAKA assistant general manager (Corporate Communications) handed over a cheque for the amount PBPNS president Nik Arifin Putit.

Sarawak Dewan Bahasa dan Pustaka’s efforts acknowledged

KUCHING: The Sarawak government has always supported the efforts of Dewan Bahasa dan Pustaka (DBP) here. A number of allocations were channelled by the state government to implement several programmes on language, literature, studies related to tribal language, culture, oral literature and history of Sarawak as well as special publications

Bringing employers and employees together

KOTA SAMARAHAN: The job market in Malaysia, especially Sarawak, is very competitive not only from the perspective of employees but also employers, says Unimas board chairman Tan Sri Datuk Seri Panglima Sulong Matjeraie. In this regard, he said, employers and employees would always strive to get candidates who meet their

Unimas Trace 2022 provides pathway to careers

KOTA SAMARAHAN: The Career Exhibition and Talent Recruitment (Trace) 2022 programme is part of Universiti Malaysia Sarawak’s (Unimas) efforts to provide a pathway for students towards career development while fostering creativity and innovative qualities. Unimas deputy vice-chancellor (student and alumni affairs) Professor Dr Kamarudin Kana said it could also equip