KUCHING: Set against the natural backdrop of Sarawak Cultural Village (SCV), the Borneoland Music Festival aims to elevate Kuching as a rising destination for global EDM (electronic dance music) tourism. The festival, scheduled for Dec 31, hopes to build a strong identity as Sarawak’s next major tourism product, similar to
A NEW pineapple processing factory in Sungai Tukau, Miri is poised to accelerate downstream activities and strengthen Sarawak’s pineapple supply chain. Minister for Food Industry, Commodity and Regional Development (M-FICORD) Datuk Seri Dr Stephen Rundi Utom said the facility, developed under ProTINAS, focuses on the SG1 variety and supports the
SARAWAK continues to lead Malaysia with 1.7 million hectares of oil palm plantations and higher export value recorded between January and September 2025. Minister for Food Industry, Commodity and Regional Development (M-FICORD) Datuk Seri Dr Stephen Rundi Utom said the sector’s strong performance reflects growing global demand and the state’s
SARAWAK recorded the highest number of bullying cases in 2025, with 36 incidents reported from January to October, compared to 15 cases recorded during the same period in 2024. Minister of Women, Early Childhood and Community Wellbeing Development, Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah, said that in response to the problem, the
ABOUT 56,660 recipients have benefited from the state’s Monthly Welfare Financial Assistance programme this year, with RM249.2 million disbursed as of Oct 2025. Minister for Women, Early Childhood and Community Wellbeing, Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah, said the state government had allocated RM295.5 million for the programme in 2025. “Beginning in
THE Sarawak government has proactively developed a centralised database system known as the e-Firearm System to improve the management of shotgun licenses and permits. Minister in the Premier’s Department Datuk Seri John Sikie Tayai said that the government is deeply concerned about public safety and the well-being of the people,
THE Majlis Adat Istiadat Sarawak (MAIS) is exploring new methods, including Artificial Intelligence, to support its expanding research and documentation of adat of native races in Sarawak. Minister in the Premier’s Department and Kakus assemblyman Datuk Seri John Sikie Tayai said that the council has been actively carrying out works on
THE Native Courts of Sarawak will work closely with the Administrative Unit to ensure every new district office building includes a dedicated Native Courtroom, reflecting careful and forward-looking planning. Minister in the Premier’s Department Datuk Seri John Sikie Tayai said that it is essential for traditional institutions to evolve in
THE Sarawak government, through Petroleum Sarawak Bhd (PETROS) is focused on increasing domestic natural gas use in the state to 30 per cent by 2030, as part of the Sarawak Gas Roadmap (SGR). Utility and Telecommunication Minister, Datuk Seri Julaihi Narawi said the SGR includes several strategic initiatives across four key hubs
THE Sarawak government has allocated RM11.24 million in subsidies to encourage residential rooftop solar photovoltaic (PV) installations, reducing costs between RM8,000 and RM12,000. Minister for Utility and Telecommunication, Datuk Seri Julaihi Narawi, said the subsidy aims to reduce installation costs, which range between RM15,000 and RM20,000 for a 4 kiloWatt-peak
