Saturday, 17 May 2025

Author: Jacintha Jolene

Efforts to curb ASF implemented since March last year, Chong told

KUCHING: The Sarawak government has taken steps to curb the spread of African Swine Fever (ASF) since last year. Modernisation of Agriculture and Regional Development (MANRED) Minister Datuk Seri Dr Stephen Rundi Utom said this was carried out by the Department of Veterinary Services Sarawak (DVS). He said the department

Hydrogen buses make good impression on China

KUCHING: The performance of hydrogen-powered buses currently under trial operations mounted by Sarawak Metro Sdn Bhd has impressed technicians from China’s Foshan Feichi Automobile Manufacture Co Ltd (Feichi). In a press release, Feichi, the manufacturer of Sarawak Metro’s three hydrogen buses said its technicians were until recently unable to make

Visit discusses collaborative efforts, funding

KUCHING: The Sarawak Research and Development Council (SRDC) received a visit from the United States National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) and officials from the US Embassy Kuala Lumpur, yesterday. According to a statement, following the visit was the discussion centred on matters related to the potential collaboration

Swinburne takes students on museum tour

KUCHING: Swinburne University of Technology Sarawak Campus’ pilot batch of English Enhancement Programme (EEP) students took time out to visit the Borneo Cultures Museum here recently. The students had the opportunity to hop on the hydrogen bus for a city tour, enjoying the sights of the city followed by exploring

E-waste collection campaign in Sri Aman on Aug 28

KUCHING: The Department of Environment (DoE) and the Natural Resources and Environment Board (NREB) in collaboration with the Sri Aman District Council will organise an Electrical and Electronic Waste (BEE) collection campaign at the Sri Aman Bus Terminal lobby on Aug 28. According to a statement on Yesterday (Aug 16),

Convention seeks to boost govt service delivery

KUCHING: The Creative and Innovative Group (KIK) Convention should be used as a mechanism to solve problems, improve work processes and introduce new ideas. In stating this, Natural Resources and Urban Development Ministry permanent secretary Datuk Zaidi Mahdi said the state government initiative to cultivate innovation and creativity needs to

SMC to organise ‘Waste to Wealth’ recycling campaign

SIBU: The Sibu Municipal Council (SMC) will organise the ‘Waste to Wealth’ campaign in collaboration with the Village Development and Security Committee (JKKK) and neighbourhood watch committees (KRT) this month. According to SMC on Tuesday (Aug 16), the campaign would be conducted on three different dates and venues as follows;

Kuching still most Covid-19 affected district

KUCHING: Sarawak recorded 731 new Covid-19 cases in Epidemiological (Epid) Week 32, an increase from Epid Week 31’s 602 cases. According to the Sarawak Disaster Management Committee’s (SDMC) weekly statement issued on Monday (Aug 15), Kuching topped the list as the state’s most affected district during both weeks, with 220

Unity captures essence of Reservoir Park

KUCHING: Reservoir Park, one of the oldest parks in the city, is now known as Unity Park, in line with the recognition of Kuching as a City of Unity. The park highlights various aspects of diversity in addition to boasting a design based on the cultures existing in Sarawak. Surrounded

Take psychometric test to gauge traits

KUCHING: Entrepreneurs and potential ones have been encouraged to take the National Entrepreneur Psychometric Test (MyNEPT) to enable them to identify their entrepreneurial traits and tendencies. Women, Early Childhood and Community Well-being Development Minister Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah said they can then compare their psychometric test results with successful entrepreneurs