KOTA SAMARAHAN: Sarawak is the first state in Malaysia that has enacted laws to permit activities related to carbon and nature venture businesses. In stating this, Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said the laws are a testament to Sarawak’s efforts to be at the forefront of
KOTA SAMARAHAN: Sarawak Digital Economy Corporation (SDEC) will help to develop a research management system for the Sarawak TROPIcal Peat Research Institute (TROPI). Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said this was in view of the big data facilities needed by TROPI. “I would like in view
LUBOK ANTU: The ‘Project of Dream Realised Roadshow’ (PRO-DR) organised by TEGAS Community Innovative Learning aims to increase the number of students pursuing their studies in the field of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM). A Sarawak Public Communication Unit (UKAS) report said Deputy Minister for International Trade, Industry and
KOTA SAMARAHAN: The Sarawak Tropical Peat Research Institute (TROPI) will collaborate with University of Tartu, Estonia on a four-year long research project. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg announced that the research project entitled ‘LiWeFor: Living Labs for Wetland Forests Research’ will be led by Professor Dr
KUCHING: All Malaysians who are currently residing in New Zealand have been told to report themselves to the Malaysian High Commission should there be an emergency which requires governmental assistance. Parliamentary Select Committee (PSC) for Health, Science and Innovation Chairman Dr Kelvin Yii said there are an estimated 17,000 Malaysians
KUCHING: Multi-award-winning designer Edric Ong has recently made his debut at the prestigious London Fashion Week (LFW) on Sept 16. His Spring Summer 2023 collection features the unique textile techniques of the indigenous Iban women weavers namely ‘pua kumbu’ (ikat); ‘pua sungkit’ (discontinuous supplementary weft); ‘pua pilih’ (floating weft); and
KUCHING: A man in his 30s has recently purchased an iPhone 14 Pro Max worth RM6,299 by paying just RM883.30 – using reward points he collected with GrabPay wallet. According to SAYS, the man who is identified as Ng, uploaded screenshots of him exchanging 893,590 points for RM5,415.70 in purchasing
KOTA SAMARAHAN: Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Sabah and Sarawak affairs) Datuk Seri Dr Maximus Ongkili said the restoring of 35 per cent of seats in parliament is important for both states as stipulated in the Malaysia Agreement 1963 (MA63). “This is to ensure balanced distribution of the seats
KOTA SAMARAHAN: There are 15 issues under the Malaysia Agreement 1963 (MA63) which are yet to be resolved, said Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Sabah and Sarawak Affairs) Datuk Seri Dr Maximus Ongkili. These include the state’s authority over health issues, the remaining legislative authority on the environment, labour
KUCHING: The two-way road of the Pan Borneo Highway from Serian to Sri Aman and Sri Aman to Serian (KM8-KM14/KM14-KM8) is now open to traffic. The Public Works Department (JKR) advised road users to be careful when driving in the area during the opening period. “Road users are also advised
