Author: Sarah Hafizah Chandra

Premier attends Unity Govt consultation committee meeting

KUALA LUMPUR: Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg attended the Unity Federal Government Consultation Committee Meeting here on Tuesday (Aug 29).The meeting which went for two hours was chaired by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim at Sri Perdana, Putra Jaya.Also present were Deputy Prime Minister Datuk

UNIMAS to collab on research projects with Somalian varsity

KUCHING: Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (UNIMAS) has entered a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Hano Technical University, Somalia. UNIMAS vice chancellor Professor Datuk Mohamad Kadim Suaidi said the university had pay a courtesy call led by its chancellor Professor Dr Sadiyo Abdullahi today. Through the signing of the MOU, he said

Sarawak banking on good ties for additional flights

KUCHING: Sarawak is capitalising on its cordial bilateral relationship with Indonesia to bring more flights into the state from various destinations.Deputy Minister of Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts Datuk Snowdan Lawan said the main objective of having more airlines plying between Kuching and other Indonesian destinations such as Jakarta,

MoH steps in to check obesity among students

KUCHING: The Ministry of Health (MoH) together with the Ministry of Education (MoE) and Parents-Teachers Association (PTA) has launched the C-HAT at School Intervention Programme throughout the nation. C-HAT stands for ‘Cara Hidup Anda Terbaik’ and is an initiative to address the issue of obesity among school students. The programme

No serious case of whooping cough in Sarawak

KUCHING: No serious cases of pertussis or whooping cough have been reported in Sarawak thus far, said Health Deputy Minister Lukanisman Awang Sauni. Pertussis is a highly contagious respiratory tract infection which is often marked by a severe hacking cough followed by a high-pitched intake of breath that sounds like

Creating a carbon-ready generation from classroom

ON receiving the course synopsis for ‘Carbon Measurement and Monitoring’, Dr Waseem Razzaq Khan was excited to have the opportunity and responsibility to teach students of Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM) Bintulu Campus on this matter.  The senior lecturer in the Department of Forestry Science at UPM’s Faculty of Agricultural and

Opportunities aplenty for Sarawak in carbon market

In keeping with the worldwide effort to address climate change as listed in one of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) by the United Nations (UN), Sarawak’s decision to embrace carbon trading is not only commendable but also a significant step towards a sustainable future. Carbon trading represents a proactive approach

Unimas InTEX23 fosters innovation and collaboration for research and discovery

KUCHING: The Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (Unimas) Innovation and Technology Exposition 2023 (InTEX23) serves as a prime platform for inventors, researchers, and designers to showcase their creations and ideas. Unimas vice-chancellor Professor Datuk Dr Mohamad Kadim Suaidi said participants can exhibit their inventions, designs, prototypes, and products to potential investors, manufacturers,

Realising Sarawak’s carbon trading potential

The state government under the stewardship of Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg has undertaken various steps to pave the way for Sarawak to commence carbon trading. Sarawak is the only state in Malaysia that has enacted legislation to allow carbon trading to take place. Abang Johari

Sarawak eyeing slice of carbon trading pie

IN an era defined by environmental consciousness and sustainable practices carbon trading has emerged as a pivotal player in the fight against climate change. As the world unites in its commitment to reduce carbon emissions and mitigate their impact on our planet, carbon markets have blossomed into a dynamic arena