BY JAMES WONG & ALEXANDRA LORNA KUCHING: Eco-friendly batteries are pivotal components in transforming the energy landscape towards sustainability, said Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg. He noted that lithium-based batteries, which are dominant in the current market, comes with disposal challenges and have a relatively short
SARIKEI: Several routes on Jalan Repok near the Pinang Laka junction will be temporarily closed from today until Sept 23. Sarikei District Council (MDS) in a statement said the closure is to facilitate maintenance and road upgrading works, including embankment construction. It explained that the affected routes include Jalan Pinang
KUCHING: The Association of Wives of Ministers and Assistant Ministers of Sarawak (SABATI) and the Malaysian Government Servants’ Welfare and Sports Council (MAKSAK) have organised the inaugural ‘Jom Polah Kuih Bulan’ competition held recently. SABATI president Puan Sri Datuk Amar Juma’ani Tuanku Bujang was present to officiate at the event.
KUCHING: A doctor in need is a doctor indeed. This was the case when Datuk Dr Annuar Rapaee assisted a passenger experiencing a medical emergency during a flight to Kuala Lumpur and for his selfless act he received a letter of appreciation from Malaysia Aviation Group (MAG) chairman Tan Sri
KUCHING: Bandar Kuching MP Dr Kelvin Yii has called for a transparent and independent investigation into shocking revelations of infants of stateless mothers in a Sabah hospital being forcibly taken away and given up for adoption against their will. Dr Yii stressed that there shouldn’t be any compromise on the
BY JACINTHA JOLENE & ELEAZAR BARRICK PETER KUCHING: Construction of the second phase of Institut Kemahiran Islam Sarawak – IKMAS (Sarawak Islamic Skills Institute) is expected to be completed in March 2024. Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Religious Affairs) Senator Datuk Dr Na’im Mokhtar said the second phase includes
BY JACINTHA JOLENE & ELEAZAR BARRICK PETER KUCHING: Sixty-four graduands of Institut Kemahiran Islam Malaysia Sarawak (IKMAS) received their diplomas and certificates at the institute’s 19th convocation ceremony yesterday (Sept 19). Fifty-five completed their studies in Diploma in Dakwah Islammiyah and the rest obtained their Certificate in Islamic Studies. They
PADAWAN: Datuk Dr Jerip Susil recently conducted a working visit to inspect the landslide site at SK Puruh Karu here. During his visit, he assessed the condition of the school affected by the landslide and discussed safety measures for the students. Following the inspection, the Deputy Minister for Transport stated
KUCHING: Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg will unveil a Digital Economy Blueprint 2030 on Oct 4. Utility and Telecommunication Minister Datuk Julaihi Narawi said this will be done during the World Congress on Innovation and Technology 2023 and International Digital Economy Conference Sarawak 2023 (WCIT and
PUSA: The Betong Development Agency (BDDA) has earmarked a sum of RM200mil for the development of the Beting Maro constituency. Beting Maro assemblyman Razaili Gapor revealed that the first phase of development projects in Pusa and Beladin has received approval from higher authorities and is set to receive RM100mil from
