PETALING JAYA: Long established as the king of efficiency, the Isuzu D-Max has proven its fuel-sipping capabilities once again when all three units of the latest Isuzu D-Max successfully drove an astonishing 2,000km using only the contents of its 76-litre fuel tank. The feat underlines the fuel efficiency prowess of
KUCHING: The Forest Department Sarawak (FDS) announced on Thursday (Oct 10) during the Project Steering Committee meeting its request for the termination of the Upper Baram Forest Area Project (UBFA) PD 902/19 rev.3 (F). This decision follows ongoing challenges and disruptions in project implementation. The UBFA project, funded by the
KUCHING: The timber industry is urged to diversify its operations to align with the aspirations of Sarawak’s Post-COVID-19 Development Strategy (PCDS) 2030. Sarawak Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Awang Tengah Ali Hasan stated that the Sarawak Timber Industry Development Corporation (STIDC) and its subsidiaries must proactively explore new markets, adopt green
SUNGAI ASAP: The SOP Foundation, the philanthropic arm of the Sarawak Oil Palms Group (SOP), organised a Vision Care Project at Uma Sambop in observance of World Sight Day. The initiative provided essential eye care services to 138 residents of Uma Sambop and nearby longhouses, including Batu Pilau and Long
KUCHING: Sarawak will host its largest ever international Dragon and Lion Dance competition later this month, as announced by the Minister of Tourism, Creative Industry, and Performing Arts, Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah. The Sarawak Open International Dragon & Lion Dance Cup 2024 will be held on October 26
KUCHING: Minister of Education, Innovation, and Talent Development, Datuk Seri Roland Sagah Wee Inn, conveyed his disappointment regarding the decision made by the Education Service Commission (SPP) to accept applications for the Special Recruitment of Sarawak Teachers from candidates nationwide. He noted that the SPP would be conducting interviews for
KUCHING: A two-day national jombola clinic was held here this week to promote the newly-introduced sport. The clinic was also simultaneously conducted in Perak, Penang, and Johor, with plans to extend it nationwide by the end of the year. About 30 participants from Kuching and Kota Samarahan districts attended the
KUCHING: Several roads will be closed temporarily to accommodate the 78th birthday celebrations of Yang di-Pertua Negeri Tun Dr Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar. According to Kuching police chief ACP Mohd Farhan Lee Abdullah, the main event, featuring a parade and grand assembly, will take place on Saturday (Oct 12), from
KUCHING: Minister for Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts, Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah has expressed hope that the budget allocation for sectors related to his ministry will increase in the upcoming 2025 Budget presentation. He said the increased funding is necessary to ensure that development in sectors under
KUCHING: The Borneo Jazz Festival (BJF) is projected to boost international visitor numbers, contributing to the goal of attracting even more tourists to Sarawak by the end of this year. According to Tourism, Creative Industry, and Performing Arts Minister Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah, jazz enthusiasts from Malaysia, Indonesia,
