Tuesday, 13 January 2026

Author: Alexandra Lorna

Sarawak adapts technology to combat illegal wildlife trade and corruption

KUCHING: Illegal wildlife trade continues to endanger Sarawak’s precious wildlife and the digital age has ushered in new threats and opportunities. In tackling these challenges, Deputy Minister for Urban Planning, Land Administration and Environment, Datuk Len Talif Salleh  said the Sarawak government has demonstrated its determination to be adaptive, technologically

Ministry donates RM454,140 to humanitarian fund

KUCHING: The Ministry of Works has channelled a total of RM454,140 to the Palestinian People’s Humanitarian Fund. According to its minister, Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi said the donations were collected from among the ministry and the private sectors. “Like other Malaysians, the Ministry of Works (KKR) also felt saddened

Mutual respect key to building society, says Premier

KUCHING: Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg saluted the harmonious state that exists in Sarawak today. “We are lucky because every race in Sarawak helps each other, and there is a high level of mutual respect. That is the key,” he said. “When we have a high

Return of Bintulu Port, green energy advantageous to state

KUCHING: Sarawak is banking on foreign investors to make a beeline to the state now that the federal government has decided to return Bintulu Port to the state. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg is optimistic given that Bintulu is equidistant from China and India. “At the

Mapping needed to discover minerals

KUCHING: Geological mapping is necessary for collecting data related to existing and new mineral resources in Sarawak. Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Awang Tengah Ali Hasan hoped the federal government will allocate additional funding so that the mapping can be completed promptly. “It is important as it allows us to plan

Hydroponic cultivation in line with govt’s initiative

LUNDU: The hydroponic programme being carried out by Sarawak Skills is in line with the government’s initiative to sustain commercial agriculture in the economic sector, said Women, Family and Community Development Minister Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri. She said that agriculture from conventional to modern methods needs to be practiced by

Commitment to quality education for all

KUCHING: The Bandar Kuching Parliamentary Service Centre recently allocated funds to SJK Chung Hua No.4, aimed at enhancing educational access for underprivileged students. Bandar Kuching MP, Dr. Kelvin Yii Lee Wuen, said that this allocation would alleviate the financial burdens of these students by subsidising their incidental school fees. “During

Tagang system preserves beauty of environment

MULU: The Tagang system that is being worked on is able to preserve the beauty of the environment of Sarawak. According to Deputy Minister in the Premier’s Department (Labour, Immigration and Project Monitoring) Datuk Gerawat Gala, Sarawak is a state that is rich in natural diversity. He said with it,

MRSM Bintulu to provide access to quality STEM education in Sarawak

BINTULU: The official launch of the MARA Junior Science College (MRSM) Bintulu on 1 November 2023 marks a significant milestone in elevating education opportunities and powering the pursuit of knowledge for students in Sarawak. This project is a collaboration between PETRONAS, the Sarawak state government through Yayasan Sarawak, and Majlis

Producing solar ready homes in Sarawak

KUCHING:  Hornbill Networks Consortium Sdn Bhd has signed a collaboration agreement with Vestech Enegry Sdn Bhd and Alliance Bank Berhad to introduce solar ready homes in Sarawak. Vestech Energy is a subsidiary of solar photovoltaic (PV) solutions provider, Solarvest Holdings Bhd. Minister for Utility and Telecommunication Datuk Seri Julaihi Narawi