KUCHING: Petros multifuel refuelling stations are being set up at various locations in Sarawak to encourage the motoring public to purchase hydrogen-powered vehicles and electric cars. Sarawak Economic Development Corporation (SEDC) chairman Tan Sri Datuk Amar Abdul Aziz Husain said many had questioned the purpose of having these stations despite
KUCHING: A total of 486 apartment units will soon be available for those looking for affordable housing not too far from town. Developed by Lee Onn Development Sdn Bhd, the Sri Pertiwi housing project which will straddle about 35.3 acres is within a new township that comprises commercial, residential, lifestyle,
KUCHING: One of the takeaways from the recent Melaka polls was that there is no place for party-hoppers in its legislative assembly. Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) vice president Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah in pointing this out said Parti Sarawak Bersatu (PSB), which comprises a number of elected
KUCHING: Community leaders and village chiefs (KMKK) have been urged to ensure those under their care come out to vote on polling day. Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) vice-president Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah said this is crucial to ensure high voter turnout in the forthcoming state polls. “The
KUCHING: The Sungai Sarawak-Sejingkat Bridge will be another iconic bridge that will colour the development landscape in the Kuching-Samarahan area once completed. Assistant Infrastructure and Port Development Minister Datuk Julaihi Narawi when speaking at the groundbreaking ceremony of the Sungai Sarawak-Sejingkat Bridge and Second Kuching-Samarahan Trunk Road, said the bridge
KUCHING: The Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) government is a government that focuses on the unity and harmony of its people and the state’s infrastructural development. “This is what we call development politics. We do not conduct politics like other parties and we only focus on unity, harmony and development of
KUCHING: Lembaga Tabung Haji (TH) has presented over RM1.988 million in zakat (tithe) for its 2020 fiscal year end to Tabung Baitulmal Sarawak yesterday (Nov 19). Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg witnessed the handing over of the zakat fund by TH Sabah and Sarawak regional
KUCHING: The Forest Department Sarawak (FDS) is looking for ways to encourage Licensed Planted Forest (LPF) holders to plant RT Paulownia trees in surplus lands. Its director Datuk Hamden Mohammad said the state has allocated 2.1 million hectares for the planting of timber-type plants including RT Paulownia and only 540,000
KUCHING: The planting of RT-Paulownia trees is a feasible way of making a positive impact on climate change. TSG Green founder cum executive chairman Datuk Chris Chung said the tree species was recognised as a carbon sink, and able to efficiently and effectively absorb greenhouse gases. “On average, RT-Paulownia trees
SIBU: The body of a man, who went missing last Tuesday (Nov 16) after he fell into Sungai Oya at Nanga Tamin in Selangau, was found this morning (Nov 18). A State Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba) operation centre spokesperson said the body of 49-year-old Limbie Gira was found about