Saturday, 21 March 2026

Author: Fasiha Khushiri

Fest serves as platform to unveil devt plans

KUCHING: The Telaga Air Regatta Festival 2023 is not just a mere celebration event but also a platform to unveil development plans in this area. Kuching District Officer Sofhi Jebal stated that through the event, being held from Dec 1 to 3, planning information would be presented to visitors, particularly

Facts and figures supported by ministries’ data

KUCHING: Information presented during the State Legislative Assembly (DUN) debates is based on facts supported by accurate data, according to Minister of Utilities and Telecommunications Datuk Seri Julaihi Narawi. He stated that all figures and explanations provided were obtained from relevant ministries and agencies. “In our role as a data

190 receive diplomas at Cyberjaya College Kuching convocation

KUCHING: A total of 190 graduates from Cyberjaya College Kuching marked the culmination of their higher education journey as they received their diplomas during the convocation ceremony held at the Majma’ Tuanku Abdul Halim Mu’adzam Shah Hall on Thursday (Nov 30). The breakdown of graduates includes 108 in healthcare, 20

Healthy diet, good sleep keeps Wong in his prime

VETERAN politician Datuk Seri Wong Soon Koh may be already an octogenarian but it is quite clear that he is far from slowing down as a people’s representative. The Bawang Assan assemblyman who leads Parti Sarawak Bersatu (PSB) remains dedicated to serving the people especially those in his constituency. To

Swinburne to hold Open Day on Dec 2

KUCHING: High school leavers seeking to further their studies can visit Swinburne University of Technology Sarawak’s Open Day this Saturday (Dec 2) to explore the university’s globally-ranked programmes. They can also attend Yayasan Sarawak’s exclusive talk on scholarships and study loans. The Open Day will be held from 10am to

Brunei, Indonesia major contributors to Sarawak’s health tourism revenue

CHINA emerges as a promising market for health tourism in Sarawak, with Indonesia and Brunei currently being primary contributors to the state’s health revenue. Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts Minister Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah said Sarawak has become a compelling destination for health tourism, with Indonesia and

Sarawak Craft Council to get its first CEO early next year

THE Sarawak Craft Council is poised to begin operations, with plans to finalise its organisational structure and secure operational funding in the first quarter of 2024.  As a key milestone, the council is set to unveil its inaugural chief executive officer during this period. Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts Minister Datuk Seri Abdul

Brunei, Indonesia major contributors to Sarawak’s health tourism revenue

CHINA emerges as a promising market for health tourism in Sarawak, with Indonesia and Brunei currently being primary contributors to the state’s health revenue. Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts Minister Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah said Sarawak has become a compelling destination for health tourism, with Indonesia and Brunei emerging as

Ministry taking steps to bolster rubber industry

SARAWAK imported 90.2 per cent of natural rubber, mostly in the form of cup lumps, mainly from the Ivory Coast which was then processed into mixed rubber blocks in 2022.  The rubber industry in the state has relied heavily on imported rubber cup lumps to sustain its processing plant operations.

Sarawak Tropical Peat Research Institute garners global recognition

SARAWAK Tropical Peat Research Institute (TROPI) has achieved remarkable milestones by representing Malaysia in several international research collaborations. Minister for Education, Innovation and Talent Development, Datuk Seri Roland Sagah Wee Inn highlighted TROPI’s involvement in the Soil Biodiversity Observation Network (BON) Research Project, in collaboration with the University of Leipzig,