KUALA LUMPUR: The just-concluded six state elections did not change Malaysia’s balance of power, despite opposition gains. While the combined seat tally of the coalition partners in the ruling Pakatan Harapan (PH)-led unity government fell in all six states, PH retained comfortable majorities of 86 per cent, 73 per cent
KUALA LUMPUR: Foreign investors continued their buying streak on Bursa Malaysia for the fifth consecutive week, snapping up RM465.5 million worth of equities last week, said MIDF Research. In its Fund Flow Report for the week ended Aug 11, it noted that foreign investors were net buying every day, which
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia’s electronic waste (e-waste) industry is on the verge of booming due to increasing demand for electronic devices. E-waste includes items such as smartphones, computers, laptops, televisions, refrigerators, and other electronic and electrical devices that are no longer in use or have reached the end of their life.
KUCHING: The Jalan Pasi-Tanjung Manis and Batang Rajang Bridge project is scheduled for completion in September next year. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said the project, connecting Tanjung Manis and passing through Sarikei to Sibu, would benefit the people. “Therefore, from Sibu to Sarikei, it will
KUCHING: With the state’s revenue for this year looking to surpass last year’s, Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg is confident that the numbers will be even higher for 2024. “I will not give the figures (yet), but I can tell you it is more than 2022, and
SEMATAN: A special event called ‘Kraf Kembara Borneo’ is scheduled for this October to improve the handicraft industry in Sarawak and Sabah. Deputy Minister of Tourism, Arts, and Culture Khairul Firdaus Akbar Khan said that ‘Kraf Kembara Borneo’ aims to showcase the unique handicrafts made by local artisans. The goal
SIBU: Police want witnesses to help in a case where an elderly person died after being run over by a lorry on Jalan Deshon last Thursday. Sibu district police chief, ACP Zulkipli Suhaili said that the accident happened around 5.25 pm. The man, who was 77 years old, was riding
The continuous increase in revenues for Sarawak is a clear sign of a thriving economy, according to Datuk Dr Madeline Berma, an economist. She noted that the State Budget for the current year is expected to yield a surplus of RM238mil, with a total allocation of RM10.797bil for 2023. “Sarawak’s
Starting from Aug 14 this year, the Sarawak Forestry Corporation (SFC) is introducing a transition from physical tickets to electronic tickets (e-tickets) for entry into its national parks and nature reserves, with the Wind Cave and Fairy Cave Nature Reserve being the first to adopt the new system. “We’re excited
The 51st Battalion of the Territorial Army (REJ 510 TA) orchestrated a ceremonial handover of the Bot Rentap at the Kem Sri Rejang Parade Ground in Sibu recently. In an official statement from Politeknik Mukah (PMU), it was disclosed that a notable officer from PMU was accorded a commendable promotion
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