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Awang Tengah highlights Sarawak’s progress and future at town hall session

BINTULU: In conjunction with the 2024 Sarawak Day celebration, Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Awang Tengah Ali Hasan delivered a keynote address at a town hall session, outlining Sarawak’s historical context, development initiatives, and future aspirations. The event, held at Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM) Bintulu Campus today (July 22), was attended

PETROS and Sarawak Petchem ink MoU to boost low-carbon economy

BINTULU: The Petroleum Sarawak Berhad (PETROS) has officially signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Sarawak Petchem Sdn Bhd to enhance Sarawak’s low-carbon economy. In a joint statement, the two entities said this agreement focuses on the supply of natural gas to Sarawak Petchem’s upcoming Low-Carbon Ammonia and Urea Plant,

NGOs lend a helping hand to fire victims

SERIAN: The Armada Anak Seni Sarawak (ARAS) and the Bidayuh Artistes And Musicians Association Sarawak (BAMA) have come together to assist the victims of a fire that struck Kampung Krusen Siu here. The two organisations established a collection centre to gather used goods, food, and monetary donations for those affected

DAP hails significant policy changes in parliament

KUCHING: Democratic Action Party (DAP) Sarawak chief Chong Chieng Jen has commended three significant policy changes in parliament that promise long-lasting benefits for Malaysians, especially Sarawakians. Parliament, which sat from June 25 to July 18, saw the passage of crucial legislation in healthcare, education, and regional governance. Chong praised the

Teacher shortage in Sarawak being addressed, says Sagah

SERIAN: Sarawak will soon have enough teachers to address the ongoing shortage issue, said Education, Innovation and Talent Development Minister Datuk Seri Roland Sagah Wee Inn. He assured that the state government is continuously engaging with the Federal Ministry of Education and the Education Commission on the recruitment of teachers.

Protecting royalties and rights of Sarawak artists

KUCHING: All venues playing Sarawak’s ethnic songs should pay royalties to the original creators. The Music Right Sarawak Berhad (MRSB), a collective management organisation (CMO), aims to ensure that Sarawak’s artistes receive the rewards they deserve for their hard work. According to Juliet Tan Soh Ping, managing director of MRSB,

Fire victims receive aid from PBB Youth

SERIAN: The victims of the Kpg Krusen Siu longhouse fire which destroyed about 80 per cent of the longhouse on July 13 have received assistance from the Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) Youth wing. The aid was presented by PBB Youth secretary-general Sufian Mohat today (July 19), who represented the

Help promote govt’s free education so all Sarawakians can benefit: Len

SARIKEI: Parents, teachers, and students should play a role in promoting the Sarawak government’s free tertiary education initiative by 2026 to ensure everyone benefits from it. Tabung Ekonomi Gagasan Anak Sarawak (TEGAS) chairman Datuk Len Talif Salleh said the Sarawak government not only provides free education but also offers numerous

Nancy visits family of murdered Nur Farah Kartini

KEDAH: The murder of Nur Farah Kartini, who hailed from Miri, has prompted Minister of Women, Family, and Community Development Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri to say this: “No woman should ever go through this.”   Accompanied by officials from the National Welfare Foundation, the Social Welfare Department (JKM), and counsellors,

Australian High Commissioner visits Sarawak Biodiversity Centre

KUCHING: Australian High Commissioner to Malaysia Danielle Heinecke made a notable visit to the Sarawak Biodiversity Centre (SBC) yesterday (July 17), marking her final stop here before returning to Australia later that evening. The visit commenced with a tour of SBC’s planting area, showcasing a variety of plants used for