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Borneo Post
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Borneo Post
Perlis royals in Kuching for Gawai Parade, RWMF
Tuanku Syed Faizuddin (second left) with Gerald (left) at the KIA today. – Information Department photo KUCHING (June 19): The Raja Muda of Perlis, Tuanku Syed Faizuddin Putra Jamalullail, and the Raja Puan Muda of Perlis, Tuanku Lailatul Shahreen Akashah Khalil, arrived in Kuching today for a four-day official visit to Sarawak. According to the Sarawak Public Communications Unit (Ukas), Their Royal Highnesses touched down at Kuching International Airport (KIA) at 2pm and were warmly welcomed by Deputy State Minister for Youth, Sports and Entrepreneur Development, Dato Gerald Rentap Jabu. This evening, the royal couple is expected to attend a private dinner hosted by the Yang di-Pertua Negeri Sarawak, Tun Pehin Sri Dr Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar. Tomorrow (June 20), Their Royal Highnesses will visit the Semenggoh Wildlife Centre to witness Sarawak's renowned orangutan conservation efforts. In the evening, they are scheduled to attend the Rainforest World Music Festival (RWMF) at the Sarawak Cultural Village, one of the region's most celebrated cultural and tourism events. The highlight of the visit will take place on Saturday, when Tuanku Syed Faizuddin and Tuanku Lailatul Shahreen are expected to witness the 2025 Gawai Dayak Parade at the Square Tower along Jalan Main Bazaar at the Kuching Waterfront. The parade is a major event in Sarawak's cultural calendar, celebrating the rich heritage and traditions of the Dayak community. Their Royal Highnesses are set to conclude their visit on Sunday evening, departing from KIA to Penang at 7.15pm.
Borneo Post
2 days ago
- Business
- Borneo Post
Sarawak showcases clean energy potential at Asean energy meet
Mad Zaidi speaks to the media. – Photo from Information Department KUCHING (June 18): The 43rd Asean Senior Officials Meeting on Energy (SOME) provided an excellent platform for Sarawak to highlight its potential leadership in the regional clean energy agenda, said Ministry of Energy Transition and Water Transformation (Petra) secretary-general Datuk Mad Zaidi Mohd Karli. He said the meeting, which concluded today here, has allowed Sarawak to demonstrate its strengths to energy officials from across Asean. 'This meeting was a great opportunity to introduce Sarawak to Asean delegates as a state rich in natural resources and committed to renewable energy. 'It showed Sarawak is ready to play an important role in the regional energy agenda,' he told reporters after the meeting. Held over three days from June 16, the meeting aimed to align regional energy policies and review the progress of the Asean Plan of Action for Energy Cooperation (APAEC). Hosted by Malaysia through Petra, the event also served as a preparatory platform for the upcoming Asean Ministers on Energy Meeting (AMEM) in October. It brought together senior energy officials from all 10 Asean member states – Brunei Darussalam, Cambodia, Indonesia, Lao PDR, Malaysia, Myanmar, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, and Vietnam – alongside Timor-Leste as an observer. Dialogue partners included China, Japan, the Republic of Korea, and the European Union. Nearly 250 delegates participated, including representatives from the Asean Secretariat, Asean Centre for Energy (ACE), and international organisations such as the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA), International Energy Agency (IEA), Economic Research Institute for Asean and East Asia (ERIA), Asian Development Bank (ADB), and World Bank. According to a statement from Petra, six high-level meetings were successfully convened during the 43rd SOME. Key outcomes included significant progress on the Asean Power Grid initiative, with the ADB presenting its 2025–2026 work plan focused on clean energy transitions and sustainable infrastructure via innovative financing frameworks. The 16th SOME-Russia Energy Consultation explored cooperation in oil, gas, and nuclear energy, while initiating discussions on a new energy cooperation plan for 2026–2028. Meanwhile, the 16th SOME–United States Energy Consultation emphasised decarbonisation and the expansion of renewable energy across the region.
Borneo Post
3 days ago
- General
- Borneo Post
15 special cakes for Sabah Governor's birthday distributed to welfare homes, orphanages
Tun Musa (second from left) intrigued by the Beaufort Mosque-inspired cake. – Information Department photo KOTA KINABALU (June 17): A total of 15 specially crafted cakes, celebrating the 74th official birthday of Sabah Governor Tun Musa Aman, were distributed to welfare homes and orphanages. In a brief speech when receiving the cakes at the Istana Seri Kinabalu on Tuesday, Tun Musa said the distribution ensured that the anniversary celebration could be enjoyed by people from all walks of life. Among the standout cakes was a Rolls Royce Ghost-themed cake in midnight blue and gold-brown, donated by Sutera Harbour Resort. The cake, made by pastry chef Kee Roesdyen and four assistants, was a 30kg chocolate moist cake with 20kg of fondant, taking four days to complete. The Rolls Royce Ghost-themed cake. Meanwhile, Shangri-La Rasa Ria Resort presented a 50kg buttercream cake inspired by the Beaufort Mosque replica and traditional Linangkit motifs from Tuaran, which took five days to prepare. The Sabah International Convention Centre (SICC) showcased a floating mosque-themed cake (Masjid Bandaraya) in honor of Zulhijjah month, designed by Chef De Partie Martha Edward Santani and three assistants. Hyatt Regency Kinabalu contributed a swordfish replica cake, symbolizing the iconic roundabout near the hotel. The 20kg carrot, walnut, and date-flavored cake was prepared by Pastry Chef Awang Mohd Yusrinizam and four assistants over seven days. Other contributors included: 5th Infantry Division Headquarters, Royal Malaysian Navy, Le Meridien Hotel, Hotel Horizon, Nexus Resort & Spa Karambunai, Hotel Promenade, Ming Garden Hotel, Dreamtel Kota Kinabalu, The Palace Hotel, Sabah Oriental Hotel anf Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) Sabah Contingent. Also present were Fifth Infantry Division Commander Major General Datuk Noorrul Azril Ariffin, Eastern Fleet Commander Mohd Norizal Fahrudin and Sabah Police Commissioner Datuk Jauteh Dikun. The official Sabah Governor's birthday celebration is on June 21. Tun Musa (second from right) looking at the PDRM's plane-themed cake. – Information Department photo
Borneo Post
3 days ago
- Business
- Borneo Post
New Consul General of China presents letter of appointment to Sabah TYT
Dr Zhu (right) presents his letter of appointment to Tun Musa. – Information Department photo KOTA KINABALU (June 17): The strong relationship between China and Sabah across various economic sectors has solidified China's position as Malaysia's largest partner, particularly for Sabah. The Consul General of the People's Republic of China in Kota Kinabalu, Dr Zhu Xinglong, said Sabah's strategic location and wealth of natural resources have made it a key player in the development of a high-level China-Malaysia strategic partnership. 'In recent years, China and Sabah have achieved remarkable milestones in a wide range of collaborations, including trade, investment and tourism. 'China has remained Sabah's largest trading partner for several consecutive years. In fact, from January to May this year alone, 200,000 tourists from China visited Sabah,' he told reporters after paying a courtesy call on the Head of State, Tun Musa Aman, at Istana Seri Kinabalu on Tuesday. Dr Zhu said the visit was to formally introduce himself as the new Consul General of the People's Republic of China in Kota Kinabalu and to present his letter of appointment issued by the Chinese Minister of Foreign Affairs to Tun Musa. He also expressed hope that bilateral cooperation and China-Malaysia relations, built over more than five decades, would continue to be strengthened in the years to come. Dr Zhu succeeds Dr Huang Shi Fang, who held the post from 30 May 2022 until the end of March this year.
New Straits Times
6 days ago
- Politics
- New Straits Times
Information Dept told to quickly relay key government policy details
LUMUT: The Information Department must disseminate information on key government policies to Madani Communities within 24 hours of their announcement, said Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil. He said the move is crucial to ensure that all 1,878 Madani Communities nationwide receive accurate and verified information promptly. "So, the task I have given the Information Department is to ensure that Madani Communities become the first group to receive accurate information on any announced policy. "It's a heavy responsibility, but this is our role moving forward," he said at the Northern Zone B Akademi Asas (ASAS) programme organised by JaPen at Universiti Kuala Lumpur Malaysian Institute of Marine Engineering Technology (UniKL-MIMET) here today. Also present were Communications Ministry secretary-general Datuk Mohamad Fauzi Md Isa and Information Deparrment director-general Julina Johan. Fahmi, who is also Madani government spokesman, said there is ample room for JaPen to enhance the way it communicates information to the public, adding that he has discussed with the department's management the best mechanisms to be implemented as early as next week. "I believe the District Information Offices (PPD) will certainly carry out their duties well. All of us must work very hard to ensure that the Madani Communities under our care consistently receive accurate information," he said. Earlier, Fahmi met with nearly 150 Madani Community members from Perak and Penang in conjunction with the ASAS programme. Meanwhile, in a statement, the Information Deparrment said this edition of ASAS focuses on activating social media use among Madani Communities to disseminate verified and up-to-date government information. "This focus aims to make social media a strategic tool to counter false and misleading narratives that could threaten social harmony and national stability," the statement said. The department stated that to date, a total of 373 short videos explaining various current issues have been uploaded by Madani Communities across various social media platforms as part of efforts to broaden access to accurate information. Based on a Training of Trainers (ToT) concept, it said the ASAS module was developed to ensure Madani Community members can serve as Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs) within their respective communities. "This includes the ability to explain current issues through social media effectively and in line with the current digital communication landscape," the statement added.
