THE Sarawak government is making significant strides in the development of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) utilising algae biomass, in response to the growing global demand for this fuel. Minister for Transport, Datuk Seri Lee Kim Shin said the utilisation of SAF was an initiative undertaken by the aviation industry to
MAJLIS Adat Istiadat Sarawak (MAIS) has taken the first step to formulate a law on customary marriages in Sarawak. Minister in the Premier’s Department Datuk John Sikie Tayai said this proposed law, among others, would include provisions for solemnisation of marriage and registration of marriage. “There would be specific provisions
PUTRAJAYA has been urged to provide Sarawak sufficient allocation to help achieve full water coverage by 2030. And to achieve this target, the state needs a whopping RM19.2 billion allocation. Utility and Telecommunication Minister Datuk Julaihi Narawi said the overall water coverage in Sarawak now is 84.1 per cent, with
THE Ministry of Education, Innovation and Talent Development has not let up in its pursuit of education autonomy for Sarawak. Minister Datuk Roland Sagah Wee Inn said the autonomy for Sarawak is only limited to Paragraph 17 of the Inter-Governmental Committee Report (IGC), 1962. “Paragraph 17 does not grant full
THE Sarawak Infectious Disease Centre (SIDC) will be signing memoranda of understanding (MoU) with three global multinational companies in areas of disease genomics, theranostics biomarker discovery and diagnostic tests development. Education, Innovation and Talent Development Minister Roland Sagah Wee Inn said the companies included Pacific Biosciences (USA), Agilent Technologies (USA)
KUCHING: The current population-based allocation formula for healthcare services in the country falls short in addressing the needs of Sarawak. Speaking at the Childhood Cancer International (CCI) Asia conference organised by the Sarawak Children’s Cancer Society (SCCS) today Deputy Premier Datuk Seri Dr Sim Kui Hian said that the existing
KUCHING: Sarawak plans to install antennas on water towers to provide internet coverage to the rural areas, especially in the villages, longhouses and schools. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said instead of continuing to construct more new telco towers, the Sarawak government is adapting the new
KUCHING: A plantation road linking Kampung Gedong and Kampung Semalatong in Simunjan is being upgraded at a cost of RM250 million, paid for by the Sarawak government. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said the 26-km road project will include construction of two bridges along the route
KUCHING: Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg will be traveling on an Airbus aircraft to Langkawi on Monday, using aviation fuel ‘made in Sarawak’. He was referring to the Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) from the microalgae carbon capture facility at the Sejingkat Power Plant, which was launched
KUCHING: AirAsia is supporting the Ministry of Transport’s initiative of offering flights at fixed fares for the upcoming Kaamatan and Gawai celebrations between May 27 and 31. AirAsia Malaysia chief executive officer (CEO), Riad Asmat said those who are celebrating the festivals or planning to return home can fly from Peninsular Malaysia
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