KUCHING: The government is encouraging marriage as part of its efforts to increase the country’s birth rate. Minister of Women, Family and Community Development Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri expressed concern that the nation is on the brink of becoming an ageing society, with studies indicating that 15 per cent of
SERIAN: The rehearsal for the medal presentation ceremony of the Artistic Gymnastics event at the 21st Malaysia Games (SUKMA XXI) Sarawak 2024 was successfully conducted at the Serian Convention Centre yesterday (Aug 9). The venue will host the gymnastics competitions from August 21 to 24, 2024, as part of the
KOTA SAMARAHAN: Understanding the indigenous customs of Sarawak is seen as a golden opportunity for Sabah, said Sabah Native Affairs Council (MHEANS) president Dr Bernedict Tapin. He said that to enrich understanding of local culture, a meeting was held with the Council for Native Customs and Traditions Sarawak (MAIS). The
KUALA LUMPUR: The approachable and down-to-earth nature of Head of State Tun Pehin Sri Dr Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar, and his wife, Toh Puan Fauziah Mohd Sanusi, was on full display during their visit to the Genting Highlands Premium Outlets (GHPO) today. The couple, who were out shopping at one
KUCHING: The Malaysian government, through the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC), is committed to ensuring seamless internet access during the 2024 Malaysia Games (Sukma), which will take place from Aug 17 to 24. Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil said it is crucial to ensure all broadcasting, information dissemination, and live
KUCHING: The salary increment for civil servants through the Public Service Remuneration System (SSPA), which will take effect on Dec 1, 2024, is not automatic and will be based on performance. Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil said that civil servants, particularly those in the implementation group who perform excellently, will certainly
KUCHING: The Malaysian government’s initiative to implement social media licensing has garnered significant attention from various countries, particularly the United Kingdom’s Office of Communications (Ofcom). Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil said that shortly after the social media regulatory framework was announced to come into effect next year, Malaysia was approached by
KUCHING: Malaysia must enhance value creation and concentrate on downstream industries by adjusting its trajectory, direction and specific policies to attract foreign investors. Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil emphasised that the nation’s economy can no longer depend on traditional industries, though he noted that economic performance is currently on the right
MIRI: The Miri Chicken Hash House Harriers donated RM14,180 worth of items to enhance patient comfort at Miri Hospital. The group of 61 members contributed pillows with durable PVC covers, air conditioners, chairs, and tables. Deputy Minister for Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts Datuk Sebastian Ting Chiew Yew commended
KUCHING: The Rainforest World Music Festival (RWMF) 2024 Skill Contest celebrated two fortunate festival-goers with remarkable prizes for their creative slogans about the festival. First-time attendee of Sarawak’s premier annual event, Edwin Francis, won the Mitsubishi Triton 4×4 VGT AT Premium for his winning slogan: “I like the Rainforest World
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