Tuesday, 8 April 2025

Author: Ma Chee Seng

Urgent need for values-centric leadership, ethical governance

KUCHING: The two-day Contemporary Leadership International Summit 2025 (CLIS 2025), which ended at the Riverside Majestic Hotel yesterday (Thursday), brought together global thought leaders, academics and industry professionals to discuss the evolving paradigms of leadership in a rapidly changing world. The summit emphasised the critical need for values-centric leadership, ethical

Scholar holds thought-provoking discussion on ethical leadership

In a thought-provoking discussion on ethical leadership and governance, Professor Joel Hayward, a distinguished scholar in leadership studies, delved into the complexities of morality, effectiveness, and the evolving paradigms of leadership in a highly competitive global landscape. Speaking at the Contemporary Leadership International Summit 2025 (CLIS 2025), Hayward challenged conventional

YKN donates RM33,000 for flood victims

KUCHING: Yayasan Kebajikan Negara (YKN) has donated RM300,000 to the Sarawak government to aid flood victims affected by the recent severe flooding in the state. The donation, part of YKN’s Bantuan Bencana Banjir Sarawak 2025 initiative, was made possible through collaboration with corporate entities and concerned individuals. The financial aid

ePerolehan course strengthens JaPen’s procurement management

KUCHING: The Information Department of Malaysia (JaPen) has strengthened its staff’s understanding of the ePerolehan system through a dedicated course aimed at improving procurement management. JaPen Sarawak director Helmy Hamid officiated at the opening ceremony of the Kursus ePerolehan JaPen Sarawak Director Helmy Hamid Tahun 2025 Zon Borneo at a

Senari Synergy earns anti-bribery certification

KUCHING: Senari Synergy has reached a major milestone in corporate governance with the official certification of its Anti-Bribery Management System (ABMS) by Bureau Veritas, a globally recognised body. This certification underscores the company’s commitment to transparency, integrity, and ethical business practices. Complying with ISO 37001:2016, the certification was officially presented

Madani programme to enhance socioeconomic development

BAU: Residents of Kampung Peros here will soon have the opportunity to participate in the Komuniti MADANI X NADI Programme, scheduled to take place on Feb 22. The National Information Dissemination Centre (NADI), initiative is designed to enhance the community’s socioeconomic development, particularly in tourism, food, and agriculture. According to

Call to boost women’s role in STEM

KUCHING: There is an urgent need to enhance representation and support for women in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM), said Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah. The Minister for Women, Childhood, and Community Wellbeing Development said this during her speech at the 2025 International Day of Women and Girls in Science

Tiong calls for public cooperation during clean-up

BINTULU: MP Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing has called on residents to cooperate and properly dispose waste at designated collection points or rubbish bins to prevent delays in post-flood clean-up efforts. In a statement Tuesday (Feb 11) he acknowledged the challenges of clearing damaged furniture, rubbish, and debris from homes

Chong should stand in solidarity with GPS

KUCHING: Batu Kitang assemblyman Datuk Lo Khere Chiang has expressed concern over Sarawakian opposition leader Chong Chieng Jen’s decision to attack the Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) government instead of standing in solidarity with the state’s push for greater control over its resources. He stressed that as Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan

Two motorcycles and car destroyed in house fire

MUKAH: A fire broke out at a single-storey wooden house in Ladang 1 SPB Mukah 1, Jalan Selangau-Mukah, on Friday night, reducing two motorcycles and a car to ashes. Mukah District Police chief, Deputy Superintendent Muhamad Rizal Alias, reported that the incident occurred at around 7.30 pm. According to him,