KUCHING: The Sarawak Government plans to establish an aerospace faculty at i-CATS University, according to Premier Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg. He stated that Sarawak aims to develop human resources capable of managing space-related matters in view of the burgeoning space industry. “Aerospace is related to big data storage,
KUCHING: Sarawak is driving progress in pioneering clean energy, particularly in hydrogen innovation through its electrolyser and membrane technologies collaborations, says Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof. He noted that while the federal initiative through the National Energy Transition Framework (NETR) lays the foundation for energy transition needs, Sarawak’s
KUCHING: The inaugural Asia Pacific Green Hydrogen 2024 conference has resulted in the signing of Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) worth over RM6 billion. In stating his Deputy Minister of Energy and Environmental Sustainability Datuk Dr Hazland Abang Hipni hailed the conference a success. It attracted 611 delegates, 72 distinguished speakers
KUCHING: The federal government plans to table a Bill on carbon trading in Parliament by the end of this year. Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof said that the Federal Cabinet decided to table the Bill this year, following a directive from Prime Minister, Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. “At
KUCHING: Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing has cautioned political parties against resorting to extreme and divisive methods in their quest for public support. The Tourism, Arts and Culture Minister and Progressive Democratic Party (PDP) president said with Sarawak expected to undergo a re-delineation exercise this year, resulting in increased state
BETONG: The Betong Division is gearing up to host the weightlifting event for the 2024 Malaysia Games (Sukma) this August. Deputy Minister of Youth, Sports and Entrepreneur Development Datuk Gerald Rentap Jabu said preparations are actively underway to ensure sufficient accommodation for athletes and visitors. “The event will be held
KUCHING: The second edition of the Nyamai Sarawak Gastronomy Festival: Malaysia Day Edition is set to take place from September 13 to 15 at Sarawak Cultural Village here. Minister of Women, Family and Community Development Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri said the event will feature engaging culinary challenges where chefs from
KUCHING: The 70th Sarawak Open Sports Championship, held at the Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (UNIMAS) stadium from 8 – 9 June, saw the participation of 52 teams involving 458 athletes from around the country. Organised by the Sarawak Athletic Association (SAAA), the championship aims to provide a competitive platform for athletes
KUCHING: The federal Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture (MoTAC) should consult with Sabah and Sarawak before suspending the Malaysia My Second Home (MM2H) programme, says Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah. The Sarawak Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts (MTCP) Minister expressed his disappointment over MoTAC’s directive on May
KUCHING: The Malaysia Agreement 1963 (MA63) committee has agreed to transfer tourism matters from the federal list to the state list of the Federal Constitution, according to Sarawak Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts Minister Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah. He said this move was fully agreed upon with