Saturday, 3 January 2026

Author: Alexandra Lorna

Premier marks birthday with vision of prosperity and free education

KOTA SAMARAHAN: Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg’s mission is to improve the lives of Sarawakians by providing free tertiary education and increasing household income. This was his 73rd birthday wish today (August 4). “My dream is that Sarawak will continue to develop, and everyone will have

Sarawak considering e-residency for foreign investors, professionals

KOTA SAMARAHAN: The Sarawak government planning to introduce e-residency for foreign investors and professionals to make it easier for foreign investors and professionals to enter Sarawak. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said the digital identity would also enable investors to remotely manage their operations in Sarawak

ART prototype vehicle arrives from China

KOTA SAMARAHAN: The state hydrogen-powered Autonomous Rapid Transit (ART) prototype vehicle has arrived and is now at Senari Port, here. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said the vehicle arrived from China. “With this ART, it will change our lives. This transportation will focus on our students

Be wary of snatch thieves at Kuching fest

KUCHING: The public is advised to take extra precautions and safeguard their personal belongings while visiting the Kuching Festival Food Fair here. Kuching South City Council (MBKS) councillor Kho Teck Wan gave the advice following two snatch theft incidents that happened last Wednesday night involving two victims. “I went to the

Sarawak aims to generate 8GW of hydropower by 2030

KUCHING: Sarawak has set an ambitious goal to harness 8 gigawatts (GW) of hydropower potential by 2030 to support growth and accelerate industrialisation. Sarawak Deputy Minister for Energy and Environmental Sustainability, Dr Hazland Abang Hipni revealed that achieving this increase in power would involve deploying floating solar panels at all

Sarawak taps into bamboo industry

KUCHING: A total of 2,760 hectares of commercial bamboo plantations and 59 hectares of community plantations have been developed across the state so far, said Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg. He said the bamboo plantations are aimed at sustaining the supply of resources for Sarawak’s bamboo

STIDC to leverage on digitalisation moving forward

KUCHING: Sarawak Timber Industry Development Corporation (STIDC) is committed to spearheading, regulating, facilitating and promoting high-income timber and bamboo industries of Sarawak to produce high value-added products by leveraging digitalisation. Its General Manager, Zainal Abidin Abdullah said the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed between STIDC and Rich Venture Plantation Sdn

Samling Timber Malaysia wins decorated boat competition

KUCHING: The celebration of the 60th Anniversary of Sarawak Independence was taken to new heights as Samling Timber Malaysia emerged as the undisputed champion of the decorated boat competition, walking away with a prestigious cash prize of RM10,000. The enchanting event, which unfolded along the Kuching Waterfront last night (July

Franchise industry offers local brands bigger prospects

KUCHING: Sarawak has a lot of high potential products that can be developed for the franchise industry. This will not only generate income but create job opportunities for the community including in rural areas. Deputy Minister of Youth, Sports and Entrepreneurship Development Dr Ripin Lamat said as such Perbadanan Nasional

Newly appointed army chief calls on Abang Johari

KUCHING: The newly appointed Army’s Eastern Field Command (PMTTD) Commander Lieutenant General Datuk Mohd Sofi Md Lepi paid a courtesy call on Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg at the Baitul Makmur building here today. The courtesy call was the first to be held after he took