Author: Alexandra Lorna

Urban smart farming to raise living standards

MIRI: The new development approach of establishing urban farming project using technology at residential areas is an opportunity to enhance both living standards and agricultural productivity. In stating this, Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said that the development approach is to be implemented jointly by the

80 tourism stakeholders attend networking do

KUCHING: A total of 80 industry leaders and tourism professionals from Sarawak and Singapore attended the ‘Singapore-Sarawak Travel Connect 2024’ networking lunch at the Riverside Majestic Hotel Puteri Wing here on Wednesday. According to Sarawak Trade and Tourism Office – Singapore (STATOS) chief executive officer (CEO), Chew Chang Guan, the

Melexis opens its largest wafer testing site at Sama Jaya

KUCHING: Melexis, a global microelectronics engineering company, has opened its largest wafer testing site in the world at Sama Jaya High Tech Park, here. According to Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg, the new facility marks a pivotal step in Sarawak’s effort to be in tandem with

Five local startups emerge winners of TEGAS Pre-Accelerator Bootcamp

KUCHING: Five startups from across Sarawak, namely OINC Sdn Bhd, Koperasi Opah, Toclan Agrotech Company, Borneo Glamping and Teduh Jiwa Counselling and Consultancy emerged as the top five winners of the TEGAS Pre-Accelerator Bootcamp 2024 Demo Day Batch #6. The top five winners received a special prize award from Cradle

GPS pushes for State’s dues

KUCHING: The Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) government is firmly defending the state’s rights and interests within the Malaysia Agreement framework, ensuring Sarawakians are not taken advantage of and that their rightful entitlements are restored, said Kota Sentosa assemblyman Wilfred Yap. Yap likened the government’s actions to Tang Soo Do, a

Collab on IC design production in the offing

KUCHING: Oppstar Berhad is prepared to collaborate on Integrated Circuit (IC) design production in Sarawak, said its chief executive officer (CEO), Cheah Hun Wah. He said the IC design plays a crucial role in the realm of artificial intelligence (AI), particularly in the development of data centres. “Recently we have

Power of faith, forgiveness and resilience

CALL it destiny but David Hii’s story encapsulates the power of transformation and redemption as candidly as it can get. At the age of 57, Hii who comes from Sibu, vividly recalls his journey from being a gang leader and drug addict to a respected community advocate and volunteer speaker.

RWMF performers make a splash despite the rain

Despite the heavy rain on the second day of the Rainforest World Music Festival (RWMF) 2024, festival-goers continued to enjoy unforgettable moments with spectacular performances by the international musicians and performers. Taking place at its permanent annual venue, the Sarawak Cultural Village in Damai on Saturday night, festival-goers were seen

Salammusik to belt out tradition and modern music

KUCHING: Local reggae band Salammusik will for the first time perform on the main stage at the Rainforest World Music Festival 2024, offering a unique blend of traditional instruments and modern music styles. According to its lead vocalist, Ashraaf Salam A. Azlan, their set will feature selections from their third

Zainal brings green message to rainforest festival

KUCHING: Singer Datuk Zainal Abidin who brought environmental consciousness to the fore with his hit green ballad ‘Hijau’ years ago has lost none of his convictions on the need to preserve Mother Earth. And on Saturday he was due to perform at the Rainforest World Music Festival (RWMF) 2024 for