Sunday, 7 December 2025

Author: Alexandra Lorna

Sarawak, South Korea to jointly produce aviation biofuel

KUCHING: Sarawak is looking forward to partnering with the Republic of Korea in producing alternative aviation fuels such as sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said he was aware that Korean Air would use SAF on its route between Paris and Seoul Incheon

Bintulu plant to boost hydrogen power production

KUCHING: The completion of the environmentally friendly hydrogen and green ammonia plant in Bintulu will see the production of tonnes of green ammonia, blue ammonia and green hydrogen. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said once completed, the plant would produce 630,000 metric tonnes of green ammonia,

RM130 million to provide better road connectivity

MATU: The Sarawak government has approved an allocation of RM130 million for the construction of a road from Igan to Sibu. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said the project will provide connectivity and shorten travel for those from Matu to Sibu. “Besides that, the road will

SUPP out to reduce poverty gap

BINTANGOR: The Sarawak United Peoples’ Party (SUPP) is out to reduce the poverty gap in rural and urban areas, said Meradong assemblyman Datuk Ding Kuong Hiing. “The party also wants to  strengthen the economy of the Bumiputera and Chinese communities of Sarawak and prioritise the well-being of youths and women

Early GE15 will work in BN’s favour

KUCHING: The 15th General Election is expected to be held after the memorandum of understanding between the Perikatan Nasional (PN) government and Pakatan Harapan (PH) ends on July 31. Universiti Malaya socio-political analyst Associate Prof. Dr Awang Azman Awang Pawi said since the Umno supreme council has decided not to

Teochews touch base with ancestral home

KUCHING: The Teochew community here held an online dialogue with their counterparts in China recently in conjunction with the Dragon Boat Festival. The idea was to provide for the Teochews at home and abroad to interact over their shared traditional customs, including on dumpling-making, feel the charm of the overseas

Silat bodies get financial support

BETONG: Deputy Minister for Women, Childhood and Community Well-being Development II, Mohammad Razi Sitam contributed RM20,000 to the state Rumpun Silat Sarawak (RSS) and RM15,000 to the Betong Region RSS. The Saribas asemblyman announced the contribution during the Majlis Tautan Kasih Aidilfitri Citra Keluarga Malaysia organised by RSS Betong recently.

SUPP looks further afield in candidate choice

KUCHING: Serving assemblymen are not likely to be put forward by the Sarawak United Peoples’ Party (SUPP) to contest the 15th General Election which is widely expected to be held this year. Party president Datuk Seri Dr Sim Kui Hian said potential candidates have already been nominated by its branches

More new members in PBB fold

KUCHING: More people have signed up to be members of Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB). PBB secretary general Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi said the increase was evident in both the youth and women’s wings of the party. “I do not have a detailed percentage of new faces in the

PPB triennial general meeting on June 16-19

KUCHING: Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu’s (PBB) triennial general meeting (TGM) on June 16-19 will be opened by its president Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg. PBB secretary general, Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi said the TGM will start with the youth wing meeting and on the next day