Author: Neville Timothy Sanders

State to work with Brunei on Pan Borneo highway

KUCHING: Sarawak will collaborate with Brunei Darussalam on the continuation of the Pan Borneo highway project, Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Awang Tengah Ali Hassan said today. “We told them that we will continue the project which is connected to our coastal road within northern Sarawak. “We also briefed them during

MyAirlines still studying proposal to offer Kuching-Miri flights

KUCHING: Studies are being conducted by MyAirline in regards to the suggestion of offering flights from Kuching to Miri. Its chief executive officer (CEO) Rayner Teo said that the suggestion has been considered due to a demand from the Minister of Transport Datuk Seri Lee Kim Shin, a few weeks

MyAirline to improve its system to better serve customers

KUCHING: MyAirline will continue to improve its online booking and check in system alongside its customer service in order to serve its customer better in the future. Its chief executive officer (CEO) Rayner Teo admitted that although the system is not what he envisioned it to be and is a work

Traffic lights at Setia Raja Tabuan roundabout installed

KOTA SAMARAHAN: Sarawak Public Works Department (PWD) has announced the opening of traffic lights to road users at Setia Raja Tabuan roundabout. In a press release, it said that the traffic light was installed on yesterday (March 23). “Although the traffic light has been installed, road users are reminded to

RM30 million invested in Port Senari for navigation safety and efficiency

KUCHING: A Vessel Traffic Management System (VTMS) will be operational at Port Senari from May this year. In a statement yesterday, Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Douglas Unggah Embas announced that the RM30 million investments will ensure safety and efficiency of navigation at the port. The system has been installed and

Semarak Ramadan Bazaar moved to Gita Food Court

KUCHING: All stalls at the Semarak Ramadan Bazaar have been moved to a new site. Tupong assemblyman Fazzruddin Abdul Rahman said this is for the safety of shoppers and hawkers. “Before this we noticed that the stalls along Jalan Semarak were a danger to motorists and pedestrians. “That is why

Terengganu, Kelantan Speakers call on Asfia

KUCHING: Sarawak Legislative Assembly (DUN) Speaker Tan Sri Datuk Amar Mohamad Asfia Awang Nassar today received a courtesy visit from his Terengganu and Kelantan counterparts Datuk Yahaya Ali and Datuk Abdullah Ya’kub respectively. Yahaya’s wife Zarani Othman and Abdullah’s spouse Datuk Rowiyah Ghazali were also in the delegation. The visitors

Sustainable forest management in Sarawak upheld

KUCHING: Sarawak Forestry Department has refuted reports by Global Forest Watch of a significant loss of forest cover in the state. In a press release, the department stated that the forest in Sarawak is being well-managed for the benefit of socio-economic development and environmental sustainability. A recent report by the

Balai Ringin in need of new water treatment plant

SERIAN: A new water treatment plant needs to be built in Balai Ringin to cope with a much higher demand for water supply. Balai Ringin assemblyman, Datuk Snowdan Lawan, said this was because the water treatment plan here could no longer cope with demand. “At the moment, the treated water

Revolutionizing farming: Sarawak goes smart

The future of farming in Sarawak is rapidly transforming with the integration of smart farming technologies. By 2030, smart farming is expected to become a crucial contributor to the state’s digital economy. Coolplay Nyipa Aji, an expert in smart farming and a participant of Taman Kekal Pengeluaran Makanan (TKPM), revealed