Tuesday, 12 August 2025

Author: Gabriel Lihan

STIDC sets sight on staggering RM8 billion on export revenue by 2030

KUCHING : Sarawak Timber Industry Development Corporation (STIDC) aims to achieve RM8 billion in export revenue by the year 2030. Its general manager Datuk Hashim Bojet said the long term goal is in line with the Post COVID-19 Development Strategy (PCDS) 2030. In stating this, he has pointed out several

Two-day event by The Generations a success

KUCHING: The two-day event organised by The Generations was a success as visitors from West Malaysia, Indonesia, United States of America and Egypt were all thronging in Old Courthouse and Padang Merdeka. Known as Creatively Unique (CU) Sarawak event, it was held on Saturday (Feb 18) and closed yesterday. It

Can visit change European outlook towards Sarawak?

KUCHING: German president Dr Frank-Walter Steinmer’s visit to Sarawak on Saturday (Feb 18) could impact a different outlook towards Sarawak and Malaysia especially on palm oil plantations. Minister for Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah said that Europe as a continent is well-known to

Serembu might develop into major food hub to boost state’s economy

KUCHING: Serembu has the potential of becoming a major food hub in Sarawak, which could strengthen the food economy, provide food security, increase fresh food production, and ensure access to local food products. Its assemblyman Miro Simuh said that with Kuching and Serembu’s close proximity to each other, they have

Man killed by own brothers in freak hunting accident

BAU: Two men were arrested yesterday after accidentally shooting their own brother after going out hunting. According to Bau police chief DSP Poge Nyaon, they received a call from Bau Hospital on Thursday (Feb 16) reporting that a man had died after being shot while hunting with his two brothers

Cops on the heels of suspects in Jalan Penrissen robbery case

KUCHING: The police are currently on the hunt for three men believed to be locals who committed robbery at Taman Desa Paul, Jalan Penrissen yesterday (Feb 17). Padawan district police chief Supt Abang Zainal Abidin Abang Ahmad said a police report was made by a resident in the area that

Sarawak Design Week draws 10,000 visitors

KUCHING: The just concluded Sarawak Design Week, which was held from Feb 13 to 16, drew around 10,000 visitors including professionals, design enthusiasts and the general public. Sarawak Design Centre (SARADEC) chief executive officer Dayang Nena Abang Bruce announced that the four-day event has been a resounding success, with a

Police tracking down suspects who desecrated graves in Meradong

MERADONG: Police are tracking down suspects who trespassed into the Selemas Cemetery, which went viral on Wednesday (Feb 15). Meradong district police chief DSP Sekam Anoi said that a family member whose graveyard was desecrated made a police report on Thursday (Feb 16). “On the same day, Insp Meredolyin from

Bau targets RM1.8bil in GRP by 2030

KUCHING: Bau is setting its sights on achieving a gross regional product (GRP) of RM1.8bil by 2030 for development in infrastructure. Sarawak Deputy Minister for Transport (Maritime and Riverine), Datuk Henry Harry Jinep said Bau, as a district would be having its own ‘Greater Bau’ master plan done by an

Rep: Give more Budget 2023 funds to Bau

KUCHING: More funds should be included in Budget 2023 for Bau’s infrastructure development, says Datuk Henry Harry Jinep. The Tasik Biru assemblyman stressed that Bau Hospital required urgent facility improvements. Besides that, he said another secondary school was needed to accommodate the growing population in Bau. “Currently, we have SMK