Friday, 10 January 2025

Sarawak News Top Story

New Sarawak laws signal transformative shift in legal and environmental governance

10 January 2025

5:02 pm

KUCHING: The passing of several new Bills during the Sarawak State Legislative Assembly (DUN) sessions in May and November last year has a profound impact on Sarawak’s legal landscape. According to State Attorney-General Datuk Seri Saferi Ali, among the most impactful were the Sarawak Port Authority...

Sarawak News Top Story

Charged with misappropriating RM263,296.12 of customers' funds

10 January 2025

4:12 pm

SIBU: A former unit trust employee was charged in the Magistrate’s Court today (Jan 10) with misappropriating RM263,296.12 of her customers’ funds. The accused, Alina Tommy, 32, did not enter a...

Sarawak News Top Story

Justice demands Borneo hold one-third of seats

10 January 2025

3:38 pm

KUCHING: Sabah Attorney-General Datuk Brenndon Keith Soh has called for urgent action to address critical issues concerning Sabah and Sarawak, particularly the restoration of one-third parliamentary representation...

Sarawak News Top Story

Lawyers’ association welcome lifting of moratorium to set up law school

10 January 2025

3:11 pm

KUCHING: The Advocates Association of Sarawak (AAS) has welcomed a recent decision made during a meeting with the Ministry of Higher Education to lift the moratorium on setting up a law school. Its...

Sarawak News SUKMA XXI Top Story

SUKMA XXI a record-breaking success for Sarawak, says Hii

27 November 2024

9:34 am

MIRI: Sarawak celebrated a landmark moment as SUKMA XXI Sarawak 2024 ended on an overwhelmingly successful note on Aug 24, cementing the state’s status...

Sarawak News SUKMA XXI

Texas: SUKMA gold is just the beginning

25 November 2024

7:20 pm

KUCHING: Texas Jeremy Lo, the 21st Malaysia Games (Sukma) gold medalist in the 54-57kg men’s Muay...

Sport SUKMA XXI Top Story

Ministry praises 'unsung heroes' behind SUKMA 2024 success

28 October 2024

9:56 am

KUCHING: The Ministry of Youth, Sports, and Entrepreneur Development has paid tribute to the unsung heroes...

Sarawak News SUKMA XXI Top Story

SUKMA 2024 an investment in athletes and sports development - Premier

28 October 2024

9:44 am

KUCHING: The Sarawak government hailed the state’s successful hosting of the 21st Malaysia Games (SUKMA)...

Sport SUKMA XXI Top Story

Incentives Galore for Sarawak's Medalists

8 October 2024

7:12 am

KUCHING: Sarawak’s athletes who excelled at the recently concluded 21st Para Malaysia Games (SUKMA)...

Sport SUKMA XXI Top Story

Ministry proposes dedicated OKU Sports Development Unit

7 October 2024

8:11 pm

KUCHING: The Ministry of Women, Childhood, and Community Wellbeing Development has suggested the establishment...

Sport SUKMA XXI

Sarawak Hornbills claim third frisbee title

4 October 2024

8:06 am

KUCHING: The Sarawakian frisbee team ‘Sarawak Hornbills’ have clinched their third title...

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Sarawak News

Street durian sales remain off-limits

10 January 2025

6:08 pm

KUCHING: The Kuching South City Council (MBKS) has reiterated its stance on the ban on durian sales outside shop premises within its jurisdiction, emphasising that enforcement actions are ongoing. Mayor...

Sarawak News

Call to expedite Medan Jaya Flyover construction

10 January 2025

5:46 pm

BINTULU: The contractor responsible for constructing the Medan Jaya Flyover has been asked to increase manpower to expedite project progress and reduce traffic disruptions. The request was made by Tanjong...

Sarawak News

Bebuling Agropark to kick off development this year

10 January 2025

5:33 pm

BETONG: The Bebuling Agropark, spanning approximately 300 hectares, is set to commence development this year. Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas said six major companies have expressed interest...

Sarawak News

RM70mil road project to benefit over 2,000 in Kapit

10 January 2025

5:28 pm

KAPIT: Over 2,000 residents from five longhouses, including those in the Baleh Settlement, Rh Belaja, Ng Benin, Ng Pelagus and Pelagus Resort, are set to benefit from the new road project scheduled for...

Sarawak News

Water meter theft disrupts public toilet operations

10 January 2025

5:13 pm

BINTULU: Two incidents of water meter theft were reported to have occurred in two locations in this district, namely Taman Millennium and Tanjung Batu, resulting in public toilet operations in the area...

Sarawak News Top Story

New Sarawak laws signal transformative shift in legal and environmental governance

10 January 2025

5:02 pm

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Nation

MOHE streamlines admission for international students

10 January 2025

9:54 am

JOHOR BAHRU: The Ministry of Higher Education (MOHE) will introduce a centralised system to streamline the admission process for international students in Malaysia, Minister Datuk Seri Zambry Abdul Kadir...

Nation

Japanese PM Ishiba visits Malaysia

10 January 2025

9:52 am

SEPANG: Japan’s Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba arrived here yesterday for a two-day official visit to Malaysia, his first visit to the country since assuming office in October 2024. The special aircraft...

Nation Top Story

Nation aims to be energy hub

10 January 2025

9:50 am

KUALA LUMPUR: A proposal to make Malaysia, particularly Sarawak, the new energy hub in the region, is expected to be among the key topics discussed at the meeting with Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba...

Education Nation

UTM, UMPSA get new vice-chancellor

8 January 2025

12:14 pm

PUTRAJAYA: The Higher Education Ministry today announced the appointment of Prof Dr Mohd Shafry Mohd Rahim and Prof. Dr Yatimah Alias as the new vice-chancellor of Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM)...

Nation Top Story

Cybercrime Bill to be tabled in parliament this Oct

8 January 2025

8:37 am

KUALA LUMPUR: The National Cyber Security Agency (NACSA) is in the process of drafting a new Cybercrime Bill which is set to be tabled during the Third Meeting of the Fourth Session of the 15th Parliament,...

Nation

Social media platform providers licensing milestone for M'sia's online regulations: MCMC

8 January 2025

8:02 am

KUALA LUMPUR: The government’s move of all social media providers with over eight million users to have the Application Service Provider (ASP) C Licence a milestone for the country’s online...

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10 January 2025

Street durian sales remain off-limits

10 January 2025 40 seconds ago

Call to expedite Medan Jaya Flyover construction

10 January 2025 23 minutes ago

Bebuling Agropark to kick off development this year

10 January 2025 36 minutes ago

RM70mil road project to benefit over 2,000 in Kapit

10 January 2025 41 minutes ago

Water meter theft disrupts public toilet operations

10 January 2025 56 minutes ago

New Sarawak laws signal transformative shift in legal and environmental governance

10 January 2025 1 hour ago

Proposed Appellate and Trial Division Unit under study

10 January 2025 1 hour ago

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CityONE Megamall Brings Festive Cheer with 2025 Food Festival and Market Bazaar

Sarawak Tackles Poverty Through Kesejahteraan Rakyat Madani Programme

Chinese Independent Schools Key Partners in Sarawak’s Education

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AI and business: Driving innovation, efficiency and growth

News Desk 10 January 2025

Feature Lifestyle

Japanese-style drugstore concept makes debut in Malaysia

10 January 2025

12:44 pm

ALPRO Sugi Pharmacy has officially arrived in East Malaysia, offering a unique shopping experience that...

Feature Lifestyle

Home living by Hiri

10 January 2025

12:05 pm

Merging functionality with aesthetics Interior design is far more than an aesthetic pursuit — it’s...

Lifestyle VOX

Seal of approval for new Muara Lassa Bridge

10 January 2025

9:42 am

The Muara Lassa Bridge, spanning 2.43 kilometres and built at a cost of RM600 million, is now completed...

Feature Lifestyle

Asia Young Designer Awards

9 January 2025

2:40 pm

Breaking barriers through design Each year, Nippon Paint Malaysia hosts the annual Asia Young Designer...

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Business

Sarawak Metro partners with UNIONS to enhance service integrity and governance

10 January 2025

9:29 am

KUCHING: Sarawak Metro Sdn Bhd (Sarawak Metro) will be cooperating with Sarawak Integrity and Ombudsman...

Business

Funding Societies and foodpanda Malaysia extend exclusive financing to empower Bumiputera merchants

10 January 2025

9:13 am

KUCHING: Funding Societies, Southeast Asia’s largest unified small and medium enterprise (SME) digital...

Business

Nippon Paint anticipates booming demand for its construction solutions

10 January 2025

9:06 am

KUCHING: Malaysia’s construction sector is poised for significant growth in 2025, driven by large-scale...

Business

Investment in education is rep’s priority

10 January 2025

7:38 am

SPAOH: Saribas assemblyman Datuk Mohammad Razi Sitam views investment in education as the best foundation...

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Sport

2026 World Cup: Neymar’s last ride

10 January 2025

10:04 am

SAO PAULO (Brazil): Neymar said that the 2026 World Cup would be his last adding he was confident that...

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Sport

Bergvall’s controversial strike leads Spurs 1-0 win

10 January 2025

10:02 am

KUCHING: Lucas Bergvall’s controversial strike in the 86th minute secured a 1-0 win for Tottenham against...

Sport

Belgian F1 deal opens door for new races

10 January 2025

9:59 am

PARIS (France): The Belgian Grand Prix has secured a deal to remain on the Formula 1 calendar for four...

Sport

Tang Jie-Ee Wei set for quarter-finals clash

10 January 2025

9:57 am

KUALA LUMPUR: Top national mixed doubles pair Chen Tang Jie-Toh Ee Wei crushed Taiwan’s Hung En Tzu-Lu...

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World

Assault on presidential complex leaves 19 dead

10 January 2025

11:48 am

N’DJAMENA (Chad): Gunmen attempted to storm the presidential complex in Chad’s capital N’Djamena on Wednesday,...

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World

Russian strike on Zaporizhzhia kills 13

10 January 2025

11:46 am

ZAPORIZHZHIA (Ukraine): A Russian strike on the Ukrainian city of Zaporizhzhia killed at least 13 people,...

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World

Deadly LA wildfires threaten Hollywood

10 January 2025

11:44 am

HOLLYWOOD: Wildfires threatened to engulf parts of Hollywood yesterday as a growing number of blazes...

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World

Catholic devotees mass hoping for a miracle

10 January 2025

10:53 am

MANILA: Hundreds of thousands of Catholic pilgrims swarmed the streets of Manila in search of a miracle...

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