Thursday, 8 January 2026

Author: Fasiha Khushiri

Sustaining cultural identity via culinary heritage

KUCHING: The recent forum titled “Preserving Heritage Cuisine” gathered distinguished speakers and enthusiastic participants focused on the importance of culinary heritage in promoting identity and sustainability. The event featured Datin Dona Drury Wee from the Culinary Heritage & Arts Society Sarawak, Dr. Muhammad Safuan Abdul Latip from Universiti Teknologi MARA,

ESG integration in higher education and hospitality industry discussed at UCSI forum

KUCHING: The integration of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) principles in higher education and the hospitality industry emerged as a central theme at a recent forum organised by UCSI University. The event brought together industry experts and educators to discuss the future of sustainability in education and tourism, emphasising the

Enhancing Jalan Buan for smoother travel ahead

SARIKEI: Jalan Buan has now been opened to road users, offering a smoother route and improving traffic flow. Datuk Seri Huang Tiong Sii, the Deputy Minister of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability and Member of Parliament for Sarikei highlighted that the road upgrade aims to alleviate traffic congestion, especially at

Promoting sustainability in Sarawak’s plantations

KUCHING: Sarawak Oil Palm Plantation Owners Association (SOPPOA) is actively collaborating with the Malaysian Palm Oil Board (MPOB) to advocate for sustainable practices and tackle the challenges confronting the oil palm industry in Sarawak and throughout Malaysia. In a notable initiative to improve pest management practices, the Malaysian Palm Oil

Maxis and SDEC boost Sarawak’s digitalisation

KUCHING: Sarawak Digital Economy Corporation (SDEC), the primary implementing agency for Sarawak’s digital economy initiatives, and Maxis, Malaysia’s leading integrated telecommunications company, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to explore opportunities for advancing digitalization and talent development initiatives in Sarawak. The collaboration was formalized through an MoU exchange during

Empowering Community Through Protocol Workshop

KUCHING: Angkatan Zaman Mansang (AZAM) Sarawak, in its continuous endeavours to empower the local community through participatory communication and skills development, has organised a Protocol Workshop to enhance professionalism in event management, commencing today (Oct 23). The workshop convened in Kuching, drew in over 60 participants from various organizations, including

Call to emulate Japanese initiative on urban challenges

KUCHING: Cities in Sarawak can draw a leaf from a Japanese initiative in facing urban challenges as society evolves. Deputy Minister of Utilities and Telecommunications, Datuk Dr Abdul Rahman Junaidi, said the state must learn from the 100-year initiative launched by the Tokyo Metropolitan Government, which aims to promote green

DBKU aims to make Kuching a low-carbon city by 2030

KUCHING: Kuching North City Hall (DBKU) is aiming to position Kuching as a low-carbon city in line with Sarawak’s direction towards driving sustainable socioeconomic development by 2030. DBKU mayor Datuk Hilmy Othman stated that DBKU’s main goal in making Kuching a low-carbon city is to reduce carbon emission intensity. “DBKU

Awang Tengah represents Premier at Federal meet

PUTRAJAYA: Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Awang Tengah Ali Hasan, representing Premier Tan Sri Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg, attended the 144th Meeting of Chief Ministers and Menteris Besar in Putrajaya today (Oct 22).Chaired by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, the meeting focused on key issues related to federal-state

Tripartite partnership to bring about transformative leap

KUCHING: Three organisations have agreed to collaborate on human capital development and Al-driven technological solutions focused on space-related industries. A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) has been signed to put this into effect by Sarawak Digital Economy Corporation Berhad (SDEC), Centre for Technology Excellence Sarawak Sdn Bhd (Centexs), and AngkasaX Innovation