KUCHING: Sarawak Day celebrations serve as a platform to educate the younger generation about the state’s history. Senator Datuk Ahmad Ibrahim said it is also a way to commemorate the state’s past warriors. “We also hope that the history of Sarawak Day can be formally included in history textbooks in
KUCHING: The Sarawak government held a Joint Committee for Industrial Coordination (JBI) meeting with the Investment, Trade, and Industry Ministry (MITI) to coordinate policies introduced by Sarawak. Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Awang Tengah Ali Hasan stated that this meeting is crucial to ensure the policies introduced in the region are
KUCHING: The federal government is committed to establishing a forest carbon project development fund as part of the 2024 Budget to assist state governments interested in pursuing forest carbon project initiatives. Deputy Minister of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability Datuk Seri Huang Tiong Sii said that in addition to that,
KUCHING: The Sarawak Forestry Department has proposed the gazetting of 31 new Permanent Forest Estate (PFE) areas, covering a total area of 814,437 hectares. Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Awang Tengah Ali Hassan said Sarawak currently has 67 Totally Protected Areas (TPA) encompassing a total area of 2,118,249.53 hectares. This includes
KOTA SAMARAHAN: New students from various backgrounds are embarking on their academic journeys at Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (Unimas). As they enter their Foundation Studies programmes, these individuals bring with them a diverse collection of personal stories and aspirations, each driven by unique motivations and a strong desire to succeed. Despite
KOTA SAMARAHAN: Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (Unimas) has held a Student Oath Taking Ceremony to welcome 898 new students to the Centre for Pre-University Studies (PPPU) for the 2024/2025 academic session. The event was graced by the Sarawak Governor’s wife, Tan Sri Toh Puan Fauziah Mohd Sanusi, who witnessed the induction
BINTULU: A RM38 million water project in Maskat here has reached 97.43 per cent completion as of July, according to Utility and Telecommunication Minister Datuk Seri Julaihi Narawi. The project includes the construction of a booster pumping station, a new water tank and an extensive pipeline system, crucial for improving
BINTULU: People in the state have been encouraged to protect themselves against the Human Papillomavirus (HPV) to not only safeguard themselves but their families and the wider community. Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Dr Sim Kui Hian cited that HPV is responsible for 95 per cent of cervical cancer cases in
BINTULU: Sarawak had its own constitution in 1941, exactly 100 years after being ruled by the Brookes. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg lamented that many people in the state, especially the younger generation, are unaware of this historical context. He noted that the drafting of the
BINTULU: The Sarawak government is making significant strides towards transforming its cities into smart urban environments as part of its digital economy blueprint. Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Awang Tengah Ali Hasan said the initiative aims to enhance the economy and improve living conditions for residents across the state. The transformation
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