Sarawak to wait for Agong’s decision
BY ALVERDTEKOSTER ANYAP, ALLAN JAY, LEE SHAW WEI and MA CHEE SENG KUCHING: Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said discussions were still ongoing with regards to the political impasse in the country. “We still do not know what is going on but they are discussing the current political situation,” he said, […]
Smooth polling day for GE15
KUCHING: The voting process for the 15th general election (GE15) today went smoothly throughout the entire state of Sarawak. According to the Election Commission (EC) data, there are 1,943,074 registered voters in Sarawak which is an increase of 59.14 per cent compared to the GE14 electoral roll. Sarawakians of all ages especially first-time voters were […]
Sarawak bags Gold Award Destination of the Year
By Alexandra Lorna & Natasha Jee KUCHING: Sarawak has won the Gold Award Destination of the Year in conjunction with the 6th Annual Malaysia Tourism Council Gold Awards 2022. The award received by Sarawak Tourism Board (STB) was among over 20 awards won by tourism industry players in the state out of more than 100 […]
Sarawak on the right track in becoming a global renewable energy powerhouse – Abang Johari
KUCHING: Sarawak is poised to become a global renewable energy powerhouse, says Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg. He said the state is already adding value to its natural resources such as producing hydrogen. “Sarawak’s strength is energy. That is why we have amended our Land Code to make sure that our […]
Sarawak braces for rainy days in the coming week
KUCHING: Sarawak is expected to experience light and heavy rains including thunderstorms throughout Thursday and also in the coming few days. According to the Malaysia Meteorology Department, the whole country will experience rains in a few spots. On Thursday, for Sarawak, Kuching, Serian, Samarahan, Sri Aman, Betong, Sarikei, Sibu, Mukah, Kapit, Bintulu and Miri divisions […]
Past and present leaders place Sarawak on the right track towards a high income state
KUCHING: Sarawak is on the right track to propel the state as a developed state with high income by 2030. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said the present state leaders are able to lead the state well because they have learned and been groomed by the previous leadership. “On a personal […]
35 per cent seats from Sabah, Sarawak can ensure no single entity can bulldoze any amendment to the Federal Constitution
KUCHING: The endorsement of the Special Council on the Malaysia Agreement 1963 (MKMA63) to restore 35 per cent parliamentary seats from East Malaysia ratio – must be based on the population instead of the status of a state. Senior Fellow at the Nusantara Academy for Strategic Research Dr Azmi Hassan said an elected representative is […]
35pct seats to Sarawak, Sabah fulfils MA63 requirement
KUCHING: The allocation of 35 percent of seats in the Parliament would fulfil the requirement as enshrined in the Malaysia Agreement 1963 (MA63) said Tupong assemblyman Fazzrudin Abdul Rahman. In welcoming the endorsement of the Special Council on the Malaysia Agreement 1963 (MKMA63) for the restoration of the ratio of the seats, he said it […]
Immerse yourself in nature at Serembu Eco Park, Bau
Serenely located at the foothills of Mount Serembu and built among the lush green jungle, the Serembu Eco Park in Siniawan is one of the latest additions to the list of tourist attractions in the Bau district. Located about 28km from Kuching, it features unique accommodations, a floating restaurant and a wooden bar that all […]
OCIKUMHO to produce epichlorohydrin in Sarawak
KUALA LUMPUR: OCIKUMHO Sdn Bhd, a joint venture between OCIM Sdn Bhd and South Korea-based Kumho P&B Chemical Inc, will manufacture epichlorohydrin (ECH) at the Samalaju Industrial Park in Sarawak, the first ECH project in Malaysia. OCIM is a unit of South Korea’s OCI Company. The Malaysian Investment Development Authority (MIDA) said the manufacturing of ECH in Malaysia would strengthen […]
