Author: Nurin Patra

Sarawak’s renewable energy transition highlighted at IAGR 2024

KUCHING: Sarawak’s transition towards renewable energy and its focus on sustainable geoengineering reflect the state’s dedication to safeguarding and enhancing natural resources for future generations. Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Awang Tengah Ali Hasan said this in a speech delivered by Deputy Minister of Energy and Environmental Sustainability Datuk Dr. Hazland

UPM alumni can contribute to economic development: Aaron

KUCHING: National Unity Minister Datuk Aaron Ago Dagang said Persatuan Alumni Universiti Putra Malaysia Sarawak (PAUPMS) has what it takes to make a meaningful contribution to the state. He based his confidence in the fact that the association comprised members from various disciplines, including professionals. “There are also retirees with

State-of-the-art facilities to attract industry collaborations

FACILITIES being planned at the Centre for Technology Excellence Sarawak (CENTEXS) Lundu, including hangars, simulators, and practical training spaces, are crucial for attracting industry collaborations and providing a real-world training environment over the longer term. Deputy Minister of Education, Innovation and Talent Development Datuk Dr Annuar Rapaee said state-of-the-art facilities

Call for university and international school in Bintulu

THE Sarawak government has been urged to build a university in Bintulu that would allow local youth to pursue higher education and specialised courses locally. Johnny Pang (GPS-Tanjong Batu) said that this would reduce the need for future students to move away from home to access quality education aligned with

State poised to be key energy player

THE role of Petroleum Sarawak Berhad (PETROS) as the single gas aggregator will streamline operations, attract strategic investments and boost state revenue, while also supporting the vision of the Sarawak Gas Roadmap. Johnny Pang (GPS-Tanjong Batu) said that with the PETROS leading in this capacity, Sarawak stood poised to become

1,000 to attend energy conference in Kuching

KUCHING: Sarawak is set to host the EIC CONNECT Energy Borneo, 2025, with the conference scheduled to be held on Fed 25 to 26 next year at the Hikmah Exchange Event Centre. Deputy Minister of Energy and Environmental Sustainability Datuk Dr Hazland Abang Hipni said the conference is the state

Screening for hepatitis B in Serian on-going affair: Tiang

THE Serian Divisional Health Office has been doing its part organising community health talks among school-going children to increase awareness on the dangers of contracting Hepatitis B infection. Deputy Minister for Public Health, Housing, and Local Government Datuk Michael Tiang Ming Tee sId the office has also actively taken public

State’s aerospace industry gets all-round support

THE Sarawak government’s foray into the aerospace industry, led by Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg, has received all-round support. Azizul Annuar Adenan (GPS-Tanjong Datu) noted that Sarawak is preparing for a booming aerospace industry in the next few years. With initiatives like a state-run airline, students

Lo proposes setting up Sarawak’s own ride-hailing company

SARAWAK should establish its very own ride-hailing company with a fleet of commercial vehicles serving residential areas, ART stations, hospitals and major malls. The suggestion comes from Datuk Lo Khere Chiang (GPS-Batu Kitang) who said that fares can be subsidised to ensure affordability, thus reducing private vehicle use. “Buses could

Lo: 74 parliamentary seats for veto power

SARAWAK and Sabah must secure at least 74 parliamentary seats or more to obtain veto power to safeguard their constitutional rights, which could otherwise be compromised, said Datuk Lo Khere Chiang (GPS-Batu Kitang). Currently, the two Borneo states hold only 56 seats, which accounts for less than one third of