KUCHING: The United States (US) is keen to strengthen cooperation with Sarawak, particularly in the offshore gas and aerospace sectors. US Ambassador to Malaysia Edgard D. Kagan said that Sarawak has huge potential and expertise in both sectors and is making great strides in the renewable energy sector. He said these were among the topics he discussed...
KUALA LUMPUR: Bukit Aman has proposed that relevant agencies conduct searches at buildings linked to Global Ikhwan Services and Business Holdings (GISB) and subsequently seal the premises in Sabah and Sarawak. Inspector-General of Police Tan Sri Razarudin Husain said the police had a meeting with agencies involved in the investigations into GISB to scrutinise the current...
KUALA LUMPUR: Police have started investigations into a viral video of the Malaysian flag being taken down and replaced with the flags of Sabah and Sarawak. Inspector-General of Police Tan Sri Razarudin Husain said preliminary investigations under the Sedition Act 1948 and Communications and Multimedia Act 1998 found that the incident happened in Melbourne, Australia on...
PETALING JAYA: The Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) has issued a warning for thunderstorms across 12 states at 5pm on Monday (Sept 23) The affected states are Perlis, Kedah, Penang, Perak, Kelantan, Terengganu, Pahang, Selangor, Negri Sembilan, Johor, Sarawak, Sabah, as well as the federal territories of Kuala Lumpur and Labuan. The thunderstorm is expected to last...
PUTRAJAYA: The Fire and Rescue Department has received 2,575 emergency calls about fallen trees nationwide since January. The department reported that Selangor had the highest number of cases with 441, followed by Perak with 321 and Sarawak with 264 between Jan and July. "A total of eight victims were killed, 27 suffered various injuries, and 37 others...
KOTA KINABALU: Malaysians must reject religious extremism and hatred in all forms, said Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim (pic). The Prime Minister called for compassion and love among the people, urging them to learn from the formation of Malaysia. He noted that those who fought for the country's freedom over 60 years ago did not have academic certificates...
KOTA KINABALU: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has agreed to double the interim payment of RM300mil to Sabah and Sarawak following discussions with Borneo States leaders. Disclosing this after the Malaysia Agreement 1963 (MA63) implementation action council meeting held for the first time in Kota Kinabalu, Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof said Sabah...
KUCHING: Sarawak welcomes private sector initiatives to support the development of sports, particularly among young people, says Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah. The state Youth, Sports and Entrepreneur Development Minister said this could be done by organising events or making financial donations to sports associations. "We hope the private sector will play its part and assist...
PETALING JAYA: Alif Haikal Ariffuddin used to be scolded by his parents and teachers because he often skipped school to go for training. Not any more. They are proud of him now. He is a gold medallist in lawn bowls at the Malaysian Games (Sukma).The 20-year-old showed that all that training has been good for him...
KUCHING: A special recruitment exercise will be conducted in Sarawak to address the shortage of teachers in the state, says Datuk Seri Roland Sagah. The state Education, Innovation and Talent Development Minister said Sarawak was expected to be short of 2,373 teachers by Dec 31 this year. He said an ongoing recruitment drive by the Education Service...
