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Section of Second Trunk Road set to become Sarawak eco-tourism spot
1+ hour, 24+ min ago (231+ words) Len Talif fields questions from the media. The State Deputy Minister of Natural Resources and Urban Development said the initiative reflects the state's ability to develop modern infrastructure while preserving its natural heritage. "I hope the Public Work Departments will…...
Temporary court order to decide placement of eight children linked to viral TB case in Kuching
3+ hour, 46+ min ago (452+ words) Minister of Women, Family and Community Development Dato Sri Nancy Shukri said the order will be issued after the children complete medical examinations at Sarawak General Hospital (SGH). "The temporary order will be issued after all the children are allowed…...
Golden Destinations IPO oversubscribed 2. 1 times ahead of ACE Market listing
4+ hour, 11+ min ago (254+ words) Lim (centre) with other directors and other C-suite officers of the company at the public issue balloting ceremony. In a filing on Wednesday, the company said it received 3, 444 applications for 154. 89 million issue shares worth approximately RM69. 70 million from the Malaysian public,…...
Malaysian Media Council calls for clear guidelines between authorities, journalists
3+ hour ago (309+ words) The council said the session should address operational boundaries, communication protocols and mechanisms for resolving issues on the ground. The statement was issued in response to recent interactions between enforcement authorities and media practitioners during the coverage of an attack…...
STIDC signs agreement with PMW International to boost Tanjung Manis industrial development
3+ hour, 26+ min ago (351+ words) (Front, from left) Lee, Zainal and PMW executive director Lee Khim Hwa show the signed documents, as other officials look on. In a statement, STIDC said the agreement marks a key step in positioning Tanjung Manis as a gateway for…...
Kapayan rep files Private Member's Motion seeking immediate payment of Sabah's 40 pct revenue share
2+ hour, 33+ min ago (516+ words) (Seated from left) Warisan's supreme council member KC Chen, Likas assemblyman Tham Yun Fook, Chin and Jamil with Warisan leaders showing the motion at the press conference. Chin said the motion, submitted to the State Assembly Speaker on April 2, seeks…...
West Asia tensions highlight need for energy security, transition, says DPM
2+ hour, 1+ min ago (405+ words) He said the volatility of global energy markets proved that energy security is not theoretical, but is deeply structural. "We face a delicate balance, transitioning away from fossil fuels while safeguarding energy security. "Short-term gains from high oil prices must…...
Fire Dragon, festivities light up Kuching city centre at Seng Ong Kong birthday procession
2+ hour, 14+ min ago (317+ words) Devotees, local residents and foreign tourists thronged the streets to witness the annual spectacle. The procession, which began at 3. 30pm, featured lion and dragon dance troupes, elaborately decorated floats, and cultural performances from Chinese associations, schools, and various ethnic communities. A…...
Sarawak builds STEM talent early to drive future innovation, says Sagah
3+ hour, 10+ min ago (443+ words) He said the state government is taking a deliberate, structured approach to nurturing STEM talent from an early stage to achieve the Post Covid-19 Development Strategy (PCDS) 2030 aspirations. "The state government is not waiting for talent to emerge but is…...
Felda nears deal to sell Merdeka Palace to Permodalan Satok Bhd
1+ hour, 11+ min ago (396+ words) Felda chairman Datuk Seri Ahmad Shabery Cheek said both parties have reached an agreement, with the transaction now pending approval from higher authorities. "Regarding the sale of Merdeka Palace Hotel, there is already an agreement with Permodalan Satok. We have…...