SEBUYAU: The Sarawak government, in partnership with Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (UNIMAS), is spearheading initiatives to cultivate new coconut varieties here. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said that the increased focus on these new varieties would create additional downstream economic opportunities, particularly for local entrepreneurs. “Beyond its
SEBUYAU: The Sarawak government is urged to consider the proposal for the construction of the Sebuyau Esplanade following the construction of the Second Trunk Road (STR) and Batang Lupar Bridge. Minister of Utilities and Telecommunications Datuk Seri Julaihi Narawi said this matter is crucial as it could become one of
SEBUYAU: The Sarawak government will not spend extravagantly while ensuring that all developments will benefit the people. “My government is not extravagant, but we aim to provide benefits to the people,” assured Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg. He said the state government would not be extravagant
SEBUYAU: The Sarawak government is pioneering a water-based technology using elevated water tanks to irrigate paddy plantations and also supply power to the local community. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said the pioneering approach is part of the state government’s food security strategy aimed at rice
MIRI: The Northern Sarawak Journalists Association (NSJA) has approved 21 eligible candidates for the NSJA members’ children education incentives in academic and co-curricular fields for the year 2023. Among the Academic Category recipients for 2023 are Naura Mikayla Nadzri, Chai Koh Jun, Jake Lo Zi Qiang, Chyrra Haren Desmond, Chellsea
KUCHING: The inaugaral International Congress and Convention Association (ICCA) Impact Masterclass yesterday welcomed 24 leaders from Malaysian and international associations for the Association Impact Leadership certificate. Hosted and sponsored by Business Events Sarawak (BE Sarawak), the event marks the beginning of a group set to be recognised as Association Impact
BY NURFARAHIN OKI & JAMES WONG KUCHING: Sarawak has seen a notable surge in cable theft cases in the first quarter of 2024, with numbers rising to 45 cases compared to 27 cases during the same period last year, marking a 67 per cent increase. Utilities and Telecommunication Minister Datuk
POZNAN: Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg has called for concerted efforts to bolster ties between the Wielkopolska region of Poland and Sarawak. According to a post on Thursday (April 25) on the Premier’s official Facebook page ‘Sarawakku’, Abang Johari suggested a student exchange programme between universities
TEBEDU: The Dayak Bidayuh National Association’s (DBNA) method for documenting Native Customary Rights (NCR) land will be used to survey 714 agricultural lots in Kampung Taee starting May 6. Tebedu assemblyman Dr Simon Sinang Bada said the NCR land survey work will involve two phases, covering a total area of
JOHOR BAHRU: Any state participating in the upcoming Para SUKMA XXI Sarawak 2024 must classify their competing athletes in their respective states, said Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah. The Women, Childhood, and Community Wellbeing Development Minister said proper and thorough athlete classification is crucial to avoid issues where athletes are not