NANJING (May 23): The overwhelming number of visitors flocking to the newly opened Suzhou Archaeological Museum came as a surprise to the curator Cheng Yi. Cheng said he had expected 3,000 to 4,000 visitors at most on the first day, mostly those with archaeological…

BEIJING (May 23): From viral social media buzz to rising foot traffic at immigration counters, global enthusiasm for “China Travel” continued to soar this year as an increasing number of travelers head to China to savor the country’s diverse landscapes, rich…

KUCHING (May 23): A seminar here on Wednesday saw nearly 70 participants learn about Equity Crowdfunding (ECF) and Peer-to-Peer (P2P) financing as alternative avenues for growth and capital access. Organised by the Sarawak Business Federation (SBF) in collaboration…

KUCHING (May 23): The Malaysian Industrial Commercial Services Employers Association (MICSEA) has proposed a flexible retirement framework that allows workers the option to retire earlier or remain in the workforce up to age 65. Its president YK Lai said…

KUCHING (May 23): The Malaysian Trades Union Congress (MTUC) Sarawak has called on all workers in the state to proactively understand and assert their rights under the newly amended Sarawak Labour Ordinance, which came into effect on May 1. MTUC Sarawak chairman…

NEW YORK (May 23): Donald Trump’s administration on Thursday revoked Harvard’s ability to enrol foreign nationals — more than a quarter of the student body — in a dramatic escalation of the US president’s fight against the prestigious university. The school…

SIBU (May 23): The second edition of the What About Kuching (WAK) Sibu Festival 2025 is set to take place from June 6 to 8 at the Sibu Heritage Centre, aiming to attract about 10,000 visitors, announced festival manager Brendan Chin. Reflecting on last year’s…

SIBU (May 23): Parti Bansa Dayak Sarawak (PBDS) president Major (Rtd) Moses Ripai has called for strict enforcement of price control measures and heightened public safety awareness ahead of the upcoming Gawai Dayak celebration. Moses urged the Ministry of…

MIRI (May 23): Raising the civil service retirement age to 65 years old may be a good move but it must be supported by a proper mechanism to ensure that staff remains competent and efficient, said former state secretary Dato Ose Murang. He stressed that in…

MAITLAND, Australia (May 23): Record floods cut a destructive path through eastern Australia on Friday, caking houses in silt, washing out roads, and separating 50,000 people from help. Four bodies have been pulled from vast tides of floodwater engulfing…

JOHOR BAHRU (May 23): The Parti Keadilan Rakyat (PKR) National Congress for 2024/2025 begins today, focusing on electing the party’s new leadership for the 2025–2028 term. The voting process to elect the leadership of the Central Leadership Council (MPP)…

KUALA LUMPUR (May 23): The family lawyer of Datin Seri Pamela Ling has labelled recent statements by the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) as “entirely false”, accusing the commission of intimidation and abuse of process. Their lawyer Sangeet Kaur…

KUCHING (May 23): Dayak-based associations have been asked to increase their efforts to preserve and protect the traditions, culture, and arts of the community. In making this call, Deputy Minister of Youth, Sports and Entrepreneur Development Datuk Gerald…

KUCHING (May 23): Mangrove licence holders across Sarawak will soon be required to apply for a Permit to Enter Coupe (PEC) before they can begin operations, said Datuk Len Talif Salleh. The Deputy Minister of Urban Planning, Land Administration and Environment…

KUCHING (May 23): The Sarawak government is planning to take over former logging roads, including wooden bridges, that connect settlements in rural areas such as Baleh constituency. Deputy Minister of Infrastructure and Port Development Datuk Aidel Lariwoo…

KUCHING (May 23): The Sarawak Public Works Department (JKR) continues to implement new technologies in constructing roads and bridges across coastal areas with peat soil. Deputy Minister for Infrastructure and Port Development Datuk Aidel Lariwoo said this…

KUCHING (May 23): A new Type 2 health clinic is planned for Sarikei to address the persistent overcrowding at the existing health facility, which treats between 600 and 800 patients daily. Deputy Minister for Public Health, Housing and Local Government Datuk…

KUCHING: The Ministry of Education, Innovation and Talent Development is committed to ensuring Sarawak’s tertiary education curricula remains industry-relevant, adaptive, and future-proof, said Deputy Minister Datuk Francis Harden Hollis. He said the Sarawak…

KUCHING (May 23): Murum kidney patients are forced to travel up to three times a week for dialysis in Bintulu, Miri, or Kapit, said Kennedy Chukpai Ugon (GPS-Murum). In his motion of appreciation on the Head of State’s address in the State Legislative Assembly…

KUCHING (May 23): No final decision has been made so far regarding the upcoming redelineation of electoral boundaries in the state, said Datuk Sharifah Hasidah Sayeed Aman Ghazali. The Deputy Minister in the Premier of Sarawak’s Department (Law, MA63 and…