Saturday, 17 January 2026

Author: James Wong

Sponsored welding equipment boosts technical education devt

KUCHING: The handover of welding equipment valued at RM100,000 by JX Nippon Oil and Gas Exploration (Malaysia) Limited to Sarawak Skills is expected to boost the development of technical education and vocational training in Sarawak. The Welding Equipment Handover Ceremony took place today (June 27) at the Automotive and Welding

SMD Semiconductor gets 10 acres to expand operations

KOTA SAMARAHAN: Sarawak Microelectronics Design (SMD) Semiconductor Sdn Bhd has been granted a 10-acre plot in the Samajaya Free Industrial Zone to expand its semiconductor operations. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said this move is crucial to address the growing needs in high-performance semiconductor chip packaging

New chip for electronic tracking

KOTA SAMARAHAN: Sarawak Microelectronics Design (SMD) Semiconductor Sdn Bhd has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Land and Survey Department (JTS) to develop a new chip for electronic tracking called the Electronic Tracking Embedded System (ETES). Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg emphasized the significance

RM300k in education fund for Batang Ai children

LUBOK ANTU: Sarawak Energy Berhad (SEB) has allocated RM300,000 under the Batang Ai Education Trust Fund specifically for local children to further their studies. SEB general manager for Gas Cheling Sapong said this fund is specially provided for the children of Batang Ai to pursue diploma or degree levels, with

Royal Chariot gets Head of State’s attention

BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN: The history of the Royal Chariot exhibited at the Royal Regalia Museum has caught the attention of the Head of State Tun Pehin Sri Dr Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar during his visit to the museum here on Sunday. Wan Junaidi, accompanied by his wife Toh Puan Fauziah

RM400m interchange to ease Batu 8 congestion

KUCHING: A RM400m interchange will be built to ease severe congestion in Batu 8 area especially during peak hours. Works Minister Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi said the interchange construction project is scheduled to begin next year if preliminary works can be completed by the end of this year. On

Five Sport Villages ready for athletes and officials

KUCHING: The 21st Malaysia Games (SUKMA) scheduled for this August will provide facilities for athletes and officials involved with the completion of five Sport Villages in Sarawak. Minister of Youth, Sports, and Entrepreneur Development Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah said these sport villages are the most extensive ever provided

National sports excellence is Sarawak’s agenda

KUCHING: Sarawak is committed to taking on the responsibility of hosting the 21st Malaysia Games (SUKMA) and Para SUKMA XXI Sarawak 2024 to ensure the continuation of national sports excellence. Minister of Youth, Sports, and Entrepreneur Development (MYSED) Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah said the state government’s decision to

SUKMA vital for national sports development

KUCHING: The 21st Malaysia Games (SUKMA) is more than just a sports competition; it is a platform for testing Sarawakian athletes and developing talents in the nation. In stating this, Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg stressed that SUKMA could significantly contribute to the development of sports

Sarawak agrees to co-host 2027 SEA Games – Premier

KUCHING: Sarawak has agreed to the federal government’s proposal to co-host the 2027 Southeast Asian Games (SEA Games), says Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg. He announced that Sarawak is willing to contribute half of the total RM750 million budget for the SEA Games, with the federal