KUCHING: As Malaysia prepares to celebrate Malaysia Day on September 16, the occasion serves as a reminder of the unity, trust and partnership that brought Malaya, Sabah and Sarawak together in 1963. For Sarawak, the Malaysia Agreement 1963 (MA63) remains a cornerstone of its rights, autonomy and development aspirations, symbolising
KUCHING: The 8.9 km Kuching International Airport (KIA) Southern Access Road is now open for motorists, providing an alternative route to ease traffic congestion along the Kuching-Samarahan Expressway. Public Works Department (PWD) director Dr Cassidy Morris said the new U5-standard road is a crucial link connecting Samarahan with Kuching, potentially
KUCHING: Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg has called for stronger federal-state collaboration to drive the growth of Sarawak’s semiconductor sector. He urged Putrajaya to back the state’s efforts under the national semiconductor strategy at the launch of X-FAB Sarawak’s 40K Fab expansion at Sama Jaya High
KUCHING: Sarawak is stepping up efforts to cement its place in the global semiconductor industry with the launch of the Sarawak Semiconductor Roadmap 2030, aimed at boosting investments, creating high-skilled jobs and driving homegrown innovation. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg, who unveiled the roadmap at the
KUCHING: The expansion of X-FAB Sarawak is set to strengthen the state’s semiconductor sector and reinforce its role in the global technology supply chain. The RM3 billion project, launched at Sama Jaya High Tech Park today (Sept 12), will raise wafer production from 30,000 to 40,000 per month, with plans
KUCHING: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has called for increased collaboration between universities and industries to cultivate the talent essential for Malaysia’s expanding semiconductor sector. He highlighted that while Malaysia’s workforce is renowned for its discipline, academic institutions must adapt to meet the requirements of high-tech industries. Anwar emphasised
KUCHING: Sarawak’s semiconductor ambitions have received strong support from the central government, with the state poised to take on a more significant role in propelling Malaysia’s high-tech future. Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim emphasised that closer collaboration between the federal and state governments was essential to bolster investor confidence.
LUNDU: The Jelajah MADANI Rakyat Programme has been rolled out in rural Sarawak to foster unity, strengthen national values, and connect the government directly with the people. Minister of Women, Family and Community Development Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri said the initiative reflects the government’s commitment to community engagement under the
KOTA SAMARAHAN: The construction of the Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (UNIMAS) Teaching Hospital Phase 2 is progressing smoothly, with 66.17 per cent completion recorded and the project currently three days ahead of schedule. The RM485.99 million project, located at the UNIMAS campus here, is being implemented through a design-and-build concept by
KOTA SAMARAHAN: The Modular Precast System (MPS) has been proposed as a potential solution to speed up project delivery and improve efficiency in Malaysia’s construction sector. Deputy Works Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Maslan said MPS enables faster building construction using prefabricated modules such as bedrooms, living rooms, kitchens and bathrooms
