Tuesday, 3 February 2026

Author: Clement Erik Wong

Digital transformation key to advancing Sarawak

KUCHING: Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said advancing digital transformation is key towards improving productivity and efficiency. “We need to fully embrace digital transformation to maximise the economic value in the global business environment that is dynamic and volatile,” he said. And as the state progresses,

Rural Sebauh now has high-speed internet access

KUCHING: Rural areas in Sebauh district are now able to enjoy high-speed internet service following the recent completion of the state government’s Sebauh Rural High-Speed Open Broadband Network project. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said the project involved an expansion of fibre optic cables to connect

Big data provides economic value, drive energy sustainability

KUCHING: Big data is an increasingly valuable renewable resource that could provide economic value while also driving environmental and energy sustainability, said Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg. Dubbed as the ‘new oil’, Abang Johari said big data will play a vital role in environmental and energy

Premier agrees to farmers organisation’s venture

KUCHING: Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg has agreed to a proposal by the National Farmers Organisation (NAFAS), in collaboration with the State Farmers Organisation (SFO), to develop Native Customary Rights (NCR) land into coconut and corn plantation. Nafas Board of Directors chairman Datuk Zamri Yaakob said

RADDA set up to coordinate infrastructure growth

KOTA SAMARAHAN: The establishment of the Rajang Delta Development Agency (RADDA) is expected to coordinate infrastructure development in rural areas and avoid duplication in project implementation. Deputy Natural Resources and Urban Development Minister Datuk Len Talif Salleh said the establishment of the agency will also provide better focus on development

Land management system excellent

KOTA SAMARAHAN: Sarawak has developed an excellent land management system under the Natural Resources and Urban Development Ministry, says Datuk Rubiah Wang. Emphasising the importance of land title issuance, the Kota Samarahan MP said the system involves various steps to ensure an equal and fair land surveying process. “We have

Pergerakan belia PBB formed

KUCHING: The Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) has formed a special wing called Pergerakan Belia for members aged between 18 to 28 years in line with an amendment to the party’s constitution. PBB president Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said the new wing will serve as a

Thumbs up to ‘master English’ call

KUCHING: Delegates of the Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) 15th Triennial General Meeting (TGM) welcomed Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg’s renewed call for mastery of the English language. Speaking during the opening ceremony today (Jun 18), Abang Johari asserted that Sarawak had the freedom to use

Sentencing guidelines for wildlife crimes launched

KUCHING: The Sarawak courts are now equipped with extensive guidelines on sentencing for wildlife crimes in the state. Chief Judge of Sabah and Sarawak Tan Sri Abang Iskandar Abang Hashim said the newly-launched Sentencing Guidelines for Wildlife Crimes in Sarawak would help to ensure consistency and fairness in prosecution for

350,000 litres of diesel seized, ship held

SIBU: The Sarawak Marine Police Region 5 (PPM) today seized a total of 350,000 litres of diesel fuel from a cargo ship along the Pulau Kerto stretch of the Batang Rajang, here. Its commander ACP Zulfikar Mohd Ghazali said the seizure came after the ship’s captain failed to present the