BY NATASHA JEE & SHARIFAH NONG JASIMA THE proposed cascading dam projects in the state will only proceed with majority support from local communities. Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Awang Tengah Ali Hasan emphasised that this is the stand of the state government. “Regarding the cascading dam issue, Telang Usan assemblyman
KUCHING: Ibraco Berhad, a leading construction and property development group, yesterday announced that its wholly-owned subsidiary, Ibraco Ascent Sdn Bhd, had successfully completed its first delivery of mild steel cement lined (MSCL) pipes produced from its new manufacturing plant located at Demak Laut Industrial Park Phase III. The inaugural delivery
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
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
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’
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,
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
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
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
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
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