Author: Jacintha Jolene

Muslim world urged to embrace technology, sustainability

KUCHING: Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg has called on leaders of the Muslim world to explore the utilisation of technology and become sustainable participants. “In the face of economic challenges and our commitment, the Muslim world has no alternative but to embrace technology in the pursuit

Anwar pays tribute to GPS for role in forming unity government

KUCHING: Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) played an important role in the formation of the federal unity government a year ago which led to the country’s political stability. Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said his government’s parliamentary strength was able to exceed two-thirds majority due to the support of GPS.

Sarawak hosts Global Muslim Business Forum 2023

KUCHING: About 1,000 participants, including prominent global leaders from 37 countries attended the Global Muslim Business Forum (GMBF) 2023 gala dinner held at Borneo Convention Centre Kuching (BCCK) tonight.  Organized by KSI Strategic Institute for Asia Pacific, Islamic Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Agriculture, and Global One, the forum aims

Lee details the KUTS project in winding-up speech

WORKS on Blue Line Package 1 of the Kuching Urban Transportation System (KUTS) from Rembus to Riveria is set to commence on Dec 1 this year. Minister for Transport Datuk Seri Lee Kim Shin said the proof-of-concept (POC) exercise for the prototype autonomous rapid transit (ART) vehicle is expected to

Minister stresses urgency of road safety initiatives

SARAWAK recorded a total of 17,699 road accidents between January and October this year, according to a Royal Malaysian Police Department (PDRM) report. Minister for Transport, Datuk Seri Lee Kim Shin said of the figure, 301 involved fatal accident cases resulting in 349 deaths, with an additional 122 categorised as

Minister: Transforming Sarawak Buoys and Lights Board vital

THE Sarawak Buoys and Lights Board needs to be strengthened and transformed from its present status, said Minister for Transport, Datuk Seri Lee Kim Shin. Currently, the Sarawak Buoys and Lights Board does not have its own management structure set-up. The Sarawak Buoys and Lights Board was established under clause

RM1 Flat Rate Bus Fare Subsidy Programme gains momentum

THE RM1 Flat Rate Bus Fare Subsidy Programme has garnered strong public support, witnessing a notable increase in ridership from approximately 200,000 per month in its 2020 inception to an impressive average of 350,000 riders per month in 2023. Minister for Transport, Datuk Seri Lee Kim Shin noted the positive

7.8 million passengers, 41,890 tonnes of cargo until Sept

AIRCRAFT and passenger traffic at all airports and Short Take-Off and Landing (STOLPorts) airports in Sarawak stood at 97,129 aircraft movements carrying 7.8 million passengers from January until the third quarter of this year. State Transport Minister Datuk Seri Lee Kim Shin said for the same period, a total of

Fourth day of DUN sitting runs smoothly

THE fourth day of the second session of the 19th Sarawak State Legislative Assembly (DUN) sitting yesterday (Nov 23) proceeded smoothly, commencing at 9 am. The session began with a prayer in the DUN chambers. DUN Speaker Tan Sri Datuk Amar Mohamad Asfia Awang Nassar also took the opportunity to