KUCHING: Swinburne University of Technology Sarawak Campus (Swinburne Sarawak) has signed a Letter of Intent (LOI) with Singapore-based Quatini Pte Ltd and South Korea’s YRY Pacific Co Ltd to develop artificial intelligence (AI)-focused PhD scholarships and collaborative research initiatives. The LOI signing on Monday (Jan 26) was witnessed by Deputy
KUALA LUMPUR: Sarawak’s “Gateway to Borneo” business networking sessions engaged over 160 travel agents and tour operators in Johor, Kuala Lumpur and Langkawi, with more than 15 Sarawak tourism partners. The initiative aims to boost domestic travel ahead of Visit Malaysia Year 2026 (VM2026), as Malaysia targets 43 million visitor
BETONG: Construction of the Betong Buddhist Association multi-purpose hall here is now in its final phase and is expected to be fully completed in the near future. Youth, Sports and Entrepreneur Development Deputy Minister Datuk Gerald Rentap Jabu said the RM2.25 million project would be equipped with various facilities, including
KOTA SAMARAHAN: A water distribution system has been implemented to resolve prolonged water supply woes affecting residents of Kampung Sungai Mata. Deputy Minister for Rural and Regional Development Datuk Rubiah Wang said Sarawak Water has delivered and installed two large water tanks, each with a capacity of 5,000 gallons, to
KUCHING: A new book documenting the role of early Chinese leadership in Sarawak sheds light on how migrant pioneers helped shape the state’s social, economic and cultural foundations. Titled Kangchus & Kapitans: Chinese Leadership in Early Sarawak, the book by Sarawak-born author Dr Hing Yan Lee explores the contributions of
KUCHING: More than 690 early childhood educators across Sarawak have completed training for the new Kurikulum Prasekolah 2026 (KP2026) through a series of programmes hosted by Swinburne University of Technology Sarawak Campus. The sessions were organised in collaboration with the Association of Kindergarten Operators (AKO) and endorsed by the Ministry
KUCHING: The Asia Pacific Aerospace Conference & Exhibition (APACE) 2026 serves as a strategic platform to strengthen Sarawak’s aerospace industry ecosystem, particularly in local talent development, aircraft maintenance, and aerospace manufacturing. Beyond industry growth, the event also plays an important role in nurturing future talent by opening doors for students
MIRI: The staging of the concert “Imran Ajmain – Malam Seribu Tahun – Live in Miri” on February 13 is expected to revitalise Sarawak’s tourism appeal, particularly in the city of Miri, in line with the targets of Visit Malaysia Year 2026. The concert, to be held at Eastwood Valley
KUCHING: Applications are now open for the final intake of the Graduates Enhancement Training Sarawak (GETS) Workplace Readiness Programme (WRP) for March and April this year. The programme, organised by the Sarawak Centre of Performance Excellence Sdn Bhd (SCOPE), is designed to enhance the employability of Sarawak graduates by equipping
SEMATAN: RM30 million in additional funding has been approved to continue the Sematan riverfront project, extending development along the town’s coastal area and boosting local tourism. Tanjong Datu state assemblyman, Azizul Annuar Adenan, said the allocation will be used to extend the existing riverfront walkway to the Normah Seafood Family
