Author: Alexandra Lorna

Graduates get job offers at Petronas bootcamp

KUCHING: A total of 43 job and internship offers were made to participants of the Petronas BeDigital Bootcamp (BDB) Sarawak this year. The BDB programme was held in Sarawak for the second year, involving a total of 99 participants from seven universities with the support of 24 hiring partners. Currently

Post-graduate scholarships available next year 

KUCHING: Starting next year, students from Sarawak will have the chance to apply for scholarships to pursue Master’s degrees in various engineering fields. In stating this, Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said that these scholarships are offered by three local companies namely from Yayasan Sarawak, Petroleum

AI centre to be set up next year

KUCHING: The establishment of the Sarawak Artificial Intelligence Centre (SAIC) will commence next year, according to Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg. He said the centre which focuses on Artificial Intelligence (AI) research, development and commercialisation has been approved by the state Cabinet recently. “We have approved

Ministry disburses RM1.578mil in educational grants

KUCHING: The Ministry of Education, Innovation and Talent Development (MEITD) has approved and disbursed RM1.578 million in grants to successful applicants so far this year, according to minister Datuk Seri Roland Sagah Wee Inn. This represents 45.11 per cent of the ministry’s annual grant allocation of RM3.5 million, aimed at

Interest among youth ensures customs, culture remain alive

LIMBANG: Young people should take an interest in their customs, cultures, and traditions, said Deputy Minister of Transport and Limbang MP Datuk Hasbi Habibollah. He said that if young people remain indifferent, these customs, cultures, and traditions could easily disappear. “This is especially true in today’s modern world, where the

Kapit celebrates century of peace

KUCHING: Preparations are underway to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the Kapit Peacemaking Agreement between the Iban and Orang Ulu (Kayan, Kenyah, and Kajang) peoples. Works Minister Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi said the event is slated for Kapit this December. “This year marks the centenary of the Kapit Peacemaking

Strong financial standing, unity cornerstones for growth

KUCHING: A strong financial standing and unity go hand in glove in the endeavour to bring Sarawak forward. Without these it would be challenging to provide for the needs of the people, said Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg. “I have learned that lesson on financial independence.

Sarawak ready to assist in devt of border areas

KUCHING: The Sarawak government is ready to assist the federal government in the development of basic infrastructure along the Malaysia-Kalimantan border. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said the state government was collaborating with the federal government in developing the border areas. “This is especially in the

Premier gets pat for leading Sarawak towards developed state status

KUCHING: Minister of Women, Family and Community Development, Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri commended the efforts of Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg, in leading Sarawak towards developed state status. According to Nancy, through political stability based on a united society, the people of Sarawak can enjoy various

Satellite technology poised to spur economic growth

KUCHING: The Sarawak government has established the Space Industry and Satellite Committee (SISCOM), recently which is responsible for developing a policy framework for the aspiration of owning and managing satellite technology assets. Utility and Telecommunication Minister, Datuk Seri Julaihi Narawi said the establishment of SISCOM is to create a robust