Author: Alexandra Lorna

Elevated roads for peat soil

KUCHING: Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg has urged the Public Works Department (PWD) to explore new methods for constructing elevated roads on the state’s peat soil. He acknowledged the challenges faced with conventional road construction on peat, citing examples like the roads to Asajaya and Samarahan.

Electrolyser assembly and distribution facility to boost hydrogen ecosystem

KUCHING: The Sarawak Electrolyser Assembly – Distribution Facility (SEA-DF) marks a significant step towards realising a sustainable, lower carbon future together. Senior Vice President, Malaysia Petroleum Management, Petronas, Datuk Ir Bacho Pilong, said the facility not only an assembly and distribution centre of high-quality, innovative hydrogen electrolysers and related systems

Abang Jo assures Petronas-Petros partnership in Sarawak’s O&G industry

KUCHING: Sarawak is not taking away Petroliam Nasional Berhad (Petronas) business, but are partners in the oil and gas (O&G) industry through Petroleum Sarawak Berhad (Petros), says Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg. Abang Johari, in refuting allegations that Sarawak has taken away Petronas’ business rights, emphasised

Scoot commences Embraer flights to Sibu

SIBU: Scoot’s new Embraer service from Singapore to Sibu will not only connect both places physically but also strengthen their cultural, economic and interpersonal ties. In stating this, Minister of Transport Datuk Seri Lee Kim Shin said the new service would be a bridge that facilitates not only travel but

Tiong plays downs brouhaha over traditional seats

KUCHING: Progressive Democratic Party (PDP) president Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing said what is important is that people get to choose representatives they know and trust. Tiong who is Bintulu MP said this in reference to reactions to his statements at the Engkilili Harvest Festival celebration, pointing out that these

Noble to be charitable to needy, says Uggah

KUCHING: People have been urged to continue serving and helping the needy through charity programmes especially during festive seasons. Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas said efforts by charitable institutions such as the Sarawak Hun Nam Siang Tng, should be emulated by others on providing assistance to the needy.

Media practitioners, the bridge between govt and society

KUCHING: The media practitioners play an important role in reducing the understanding gap between the government and society. Deputy Minister in the Premier’s Department (Corporate Affairs, Information and UKAS) Datuk Abdullah Saidol said that one of the significant roles of journalists is to bridge the information and understanding gap between the

Onus on media to embrace change: Fahmi

KUCHING: Media practitioners can adapt to digital innovation to facilitate their tasks without having to sacrifice the integrity and principles of journalism. Minister of Communication Fahmi Fadzil said media practitioners are now in a new era of journalism, driven by rapid technological advancements and changing times. “The evolution of the

PUSTAKA participates in Kuala Lumpur International Book Fair

KUCHING: Pustaka Negeri Sarawak (PUSTAKA) is participating in the 41st edition of the Kuala Lumpur International Book Fair (PBAKL) held at the Putra World Trade Centre, Kuala Lumpur from May 24 to June 3. The PBAKL is the largest book fair in Malaysia, organised by the federal Ministry of Education

Minister condemns action to threaten safety of journalists

KUCHING: Journalists have the freedom to carry out their duties with integrity without facing pressure or interference from parties with certain interests, said Minister of Communications, Fahmi Fadzil. Fahmi said that he takes this matter seriously and upholds the right of journalists to report in order to ensure the public