Wednesday, 17 December 2025

Author: Fasiha Khushiri

Batang Igan Bridge progressing well

KUCHING: Construction works on the RM285.540 million Batang Igan Bridge are progressing well. Deputy Premier and Minister for Infrastructure and Port Development Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas in a statement yesterday wanted the contractor to take full advantage of the current good weather to speed up the pace of construction.

UNIMAS invites public to final year art exhibition

KUCHING: Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (UNIMAS) is extending an invitation to the public, especially those interested in the arts, to attend the CIPTA ‘2023 exhibition. The event, organised by the Faculty of Applied and Creative Arts (FACA), will take place from June 19 to July 28, 2023, at the FSGK Experimental

i-CATS wins technical skills excellence award

KUCHING: i-CATS University College won the prestigious “Best Choice – Education: Technical Skills Excellence” award at the 2023 BrandLaureate SMEs BestBrands. This recognition validates the institution’s significant contributions to the development of global talent. During the awards ceremony in Kuala Lumpur on June 15 , Hallman  Sabri, the Executive Director

Sape camp unites young musicians

KUCHING: The first Sape Camp 2023, organised by Yayasan Perpaduan Sarawak (YPS), has received significant interest from 15 talented young individuals from different regions of Malaysia. The camp, scheduled to take place from June 19 to 22, aims to unite these aspiring musicians through their shared passion for Sape music.

Search for Miss International Sarawak is on

KUCHING: The winner of the Miss International Sarawak beauty pageant will represent the state at the national-level pageant next year, according to the pageant director Datuk Raymond V Jolly. With this year’s theme of ‘Cheers To All Women’ the beauty pageant’s primary goal is to encourage women’s growth, he said.

Govt committed to resolve water issues

KUCHING: The Sarawak government’s commitment to addressing the water supply problem is clearly evident by the RM535 million allocated for the purpose. Minister for Utility and Telecommunication Datuk Julaihi Narawi said the expenditure was used to implement at least 55 related projects. According to him, it is part of an

H2biscus Project expected to start production in 2027

KUCHING: A large scale project to produce hydrogen for conversion to ammonia is expected to come on stream in 2027. “At this stage, we have had several discussions on the project and hopefully, we are going to have a signing ceremony tomorrow in order for SEDC Energy to start with

Sape camp to foster passion in music

KUCHING: A four-day Sape Camp, from June 19 to 22, will bring together fifteen participants from Sarawak, Sabah, and Peninsular Malaysia, representing diverse races, to foster their passion in music. The camp, which is put on by Yayasan Perpaduan Sarawak (YPS), has as its theme “Unity Without Borders.” From June

Sarawak delegation attends UITP Global Public Transport Summit in Barcelona

KUCHING: A delegation from Sarawak, led by Minister for Transport, Datuk Seri Lee Kim Shin, attended the UITP Global Public Transport Summit held in Barcelona, Spain from June 4 to 7. UITP, established in 1885, is the International Association of Public Transport and serves as a global network for all