Wednesday, 9 July 2025

Author: James Wong

Swines a growing power

KUCHING: Sarawak’s swine industry has significant potential to position the state as a net food exporter by 2030. According to the first Post-Covid-19 Development Strategy (PCDS) 2030 annual report, launched on November 22 by Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg, Sarawak exported 112,700 live pigs worth RM169.77

Sarawak investment policy boosts industries

KUCHING: The Ministry of International Trade, Industry, and Investment (Mintred) is developing the Sarawak Investment Policy to enhance the state’s appeal to targeted industries. According to the first Post-COVID-19 Development Strategy (PCDS) 2030 annual report, the policy aims to establish a comprehensive regulatory framework, incentives, strategies, and other support mechanisms

Sarawak’s first teaching hospital to address shortage of medical staff

KOTA SAMARAHAN: Sarawak’s first teaching hospital, the Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (Unimas) Teaching Hospital, will address the shortage of medical personnel by producing over 200 medical officers by 2030. Unimas vice-chancellor Prof Dr Ahmad Hata Rasit said the RM480 million project, spanning 27.37 acres, is progressing as planned, with 52 per

Unimas targets 30% renewable energy usage by 2026

KOTA SAMARAHAN: Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (Unimas) has set an ambitious goal of achieving 30% renewable energy usage in its operations by 2026, vice-chancellor Dr Ahmad Hata Rasit said. Currently, only around 2 to 3 per cent of Unimas’ operations rely on renewable energy, with its main initiative being the solar-powered

Embrace innovation in teaching methodologies

BINTANGOR: Datuk Seri Huang Tiong Sii has called for all parties to embrace innovation in teaching methodologies to ensure the continued excellence of students in the future. The Deputy Minister of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability stressed that collaboration among schools, teachers and parents is crucial in nurturing human capital

AI and canines outwit drug traffickers

KUCHING: Sarawak intensifies efforts to combat drug smuggling with the deployment of 20 Drug Detection Dogs (APD) and the installation of 66 new scanning machines at all international entry points.“The recent Addressing Drug and Substance Issues (MIDS) report identified air routes and courier services as key channels for drug entry

Children encouraged to develop interest in STEM subjects

KUCHING: Parents should encourage their children to develop an interest in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) subjects to take full advantage of the state government’s free tertiary education initiative, which will be implemented in 2026. Chief political secretary to the Premier, Datuk Fazzrudin Abdul Rahman highlighted the importance of

Attracted by stability, investors rally for progress

SEBUYAU: Sarawak’s stable and peaceful environment continues to attract significant investor interest, said Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Awang Tengah Ali Hasan. During a recent working visit to Japan, he observed that Sarawak has garnered high regard among its international counterparts. “In Japan, we met with numerous companies and representatives from

Power outages caused by technical issues

SEBUYAU: Technical issues affecting all four units at the Bakun Dam have been identified as the main cause of widespread power outages in several major cities and towns across Sarawak, including Kuching, Sibu, Bintulu, and Miri. Minister of Utility and Telecommunication Datuk Seri Julaihi Narawi said Sarawak Energy Berhad (SEB)