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Keep the Malay ‘bermukun’ culture alive: Abang Jo

KUCHING: Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said the ‘bermukun’ culture, a performing arts tradition that combines dance, drumming, and counter-poetry among the Malays in Borneo, needs to be preserved so that it does not disappear with time. He said in the past, bermukun was a form

Homegrown lubricant solution launched

KUCHING: Sarawak Lubricants Sdn Bhd, a joint venture between Senari Synergy Sdn Bhd and Hyrax Oil Sdn Bhd, made its debut today (Nov 11), marking a significant step forward for Sarawak’s industrial and energy sectors. The venture aims to provide high-quality lubricant products tailored to the specific needs of local

MRP grants distributed to schools around Batu Kawa constituency

KUCHING: Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Dr Sim Kui Hian recently distributed Sarawak government Minor Rural Project (MRP) grants to several schools around the Batu Kawa constituency. Dr Sim, who is also the Minister for Public Health, Housing and Local Government, noted that the funds were provided to support the schools’

Historic amendment first to focus on hydrogen

SARAWAK’S abundant hydropower resources provide the state with a unique advantage, thus enabling it to build a green hydrogen hub that not only supports economic growth but also aligns with Malaysia’s National Energy Transition Plan. Bukit Assek assemblyman Joseph Chieng said thus the amendment to the Distribution of Gas Ordinance,

Sarawak to regulate hydrogen industry for sustainable growth

THE Sarawak government, through an appointed Regulator, will ensure sustainable growth and effective management of the rapidly expanding hydrogen industry. The Regulator, who will oversee hydrogen-related activities in Sarawak, is well-positioned as a leader in hydrogen production, distribution, and export by enacting policies and providing oversight that drive industry development

Unimas achieves significant improvement in QS Asia University Rankings

KUCHING: The QS Asia University Rankings 2025, released in early November, have placed Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (Unimas) at rank 226, marking a notable improvement from last year’s position of 261. Unimas stands at 12th place, among 19 Malaysian public universities included in the rankings. Unimas ranked at 271st in 2023

RM1.72bil allocated for utilities and telecommunications in 2025 Budget

KUCHING: The Ministry of Utility and Telecommunication (MUT) will continue its obligations towards providing full coverage for reliable, sustainable and affordable utilities and telecommunication services, especially in the rural areas of Sarawak. Minister Datuk Seri Julaihi Narawi said this after Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg tabled

Nadi Centres offer digital edge

Jacqueline David KUCHING: The launch of 156 National Information Dissemination Centre (Nadi) centres across Sarawak will bring significant benefits to local communities, particularly entrepreneurs, said Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil. “Under Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC), there are 1,099 Nadi centres nationwide, costing RM100 million. In Sarawak, 155 of the

Social media operators given one month grace period

By Jacqueline David KUCHING: All social media operators have been given a month’s grace period to register with the code of conduct for social media licensing. In stating this Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil said it was important to ensure social media operators based abroad protected the rights of local consumers.

Visionary Premier with the outlook of a Prime Minister

BY CHAMIL WARIYA I DO not know the Premier of Sarawak, Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg, personally. However, the opportunity to sit at the same table during a lunch after he officiated the Zamalah Wartawan Malaysia event in Kuching on Nov 3, 2018, allowed me to get