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With many Muslim, non-Muslim houses of worship sited together, SUPP Women’s chief questions applicability of new Jakim guidelines in S’wak
The Department of Islamic Development Malaysia’s (Jakim) guidelines on the participation of Muslims in non-Muslim religious celebrations would likely be inapplicable in Sarawak due to the close ...
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Taiwan says detects six Chinese balloons near island
Taiwan detected six Chinese balloons off the island, the defence ministry said Friday, as Beijing maintains military pressure to push its claim of sovereignty. The six balloons were spotted in the 24 ...
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Sarawak and Indonesia to collaborate on strengthening networks in creative, cultural sectors
Sarawak and Indonesia are joining hands to explore potential collaboration for fostering stronger regional ties and enhancing support for enterprises in both states, said the Ministry for Tourism, ...
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MoF: Finalised SST scope of expansion, rate review to be gazetted in 1Q 2025
The finalised sales and service tax (SST) scope of expansion and the review of the SST rates will be gazetted through subsidiary legislation in the first quarter (1Q) of 2025 after the engagement ...
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RM1.1 mln suspension bridges to enhance connectivity for Penan community in Long Napir
The Penan community in Long Napir stand to benefit from the construction of two suspension bridges in Hulu Limbang with safer and more convenient river crossing, said Dato Paulus Palu Gumbang. The ...
The Borneo Post6h
Tiong clan association to hold Lunar New Year do, AGM in Sibu this Feb 23
The Sarawak Tiong Clan Association will host a Lunar New Year gathering at Kingwood Hotel here on Feb 23. In a statement, the association said the event, commencing at 10am, is also held to honour its ...
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Proposed Jakim guidelines: We don’t need another official layer of tension, says don
Leaders in Sarawak and Sabah must speak out against the guidelines proposed by the Department of Islamic Development Malaysia (Jakim) on the participation of Muslims in non-Muslim religious ...
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AADK S’wak director lauds private drug rehab centres’ efforts to help addicts
Sarawak director Abdul Hamediee Ibrahim praised private rehabilitation centres (PPPs), Kenosis Sarawak and Kenosis Women Centre, for their efforts in helping drug addicts. He stated that the ...
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North China’s clay figures showcase charm of intangible cultural heritage in Spring Festival
In a studio adorned with antique charm in north China’s Tianjin Municipality, Zhang Yu delicately rotated the clay sculpture with his left hand while skillfully carving intricate details with a tool ...
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Snowdan: Sarawak’s religious freedom protected by MA63, will not be bound by Jakim’s guidelines
Deputy Minister of Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts Datuk Snowdan Lawan said he believes the latest proposed guidelines for Muslims participating in non-Muslim events by the Islamic ...
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MoH allocates over RM9 mln to upgrade Sibu Hospital, plans to digitalise healthcare system across S’wak
The Federal Health Ministry (MoH) has allocated RM7.8 million to address the issue of condensation and fungus that has caused damage to the ceilings in several wards at Sibu Hospital. Federal Health ...
The Borneo Post16h
Flood evacuees in Sarawak decline; Sibu, Mukah, Bintulu see slight increases
The number of flood evacuees at temporary evacuation centres (PPS) in Sarawak continues to decline, with figures dropping from 4,520 at 4pm to 4,341 at 8pm tonight across 24 active PPS. However, the ...