BACK in the Sarawak Legislative Assembly (DUN) chamber, Senadin assemblyman Datuk Seri Lee Kim Shin is looking forward to a focused sitting, grounded in the needs of his constituents and prepared to raise their voices in the House. Lee, who also serves as the Minister of Transport, is a seasoned
THE Sarawak Government, through SEDC Energy Sdn Bhd, is currently studying and exploring other suitable sources for the production of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). Energy and Environmental Sustainability Deputy Minister, Datuk Dr Hazland Abang Hipni, said among the alternative raw materials under consideration are used cooking oil, seaweed, agricultural waste,
KOTA SAMARAHAN: Sarawakian workers who wish to pursue full-time undergraduate studies will be able to enjoy free education offered by the Sarawak Government starting in 2026. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said the initiative was part of the state government’s efforts to develop human capital through
KUCHING: Sarawak has positioned itself as a pioneer in the field of labour rights and worker empowerment. In stating this Deputy Minister in the Premier’s Department (Labour, Immigration and Project Monitoring), Datuk Gerawat Gala, highlighted the state’s recent labour reforms under the amended Sarawak Labour Ordinance (SLO). “The SLO sets
KOTA SAMARAHAN: The Kota Samarahan Municipal Council (MPKS) and Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (UNIMAS) have taken a significant step in community development with the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) recently. The six-year MoU is to strengthen cooperation in community engagement, experiential learning, and public health advancement. The MoU was
KOTA SAMARAHAN: Twenty-two children have been appointed as members of the Kota Samarahan Children’s Council. The initiative involving children, aged between 9 and 16, aims to empower young voices and cultivate leadership among the youth which aligns with the Child Friendly Cities Initiative (CFCI). Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Dr Sim
KOTA SAMARAHAN: The federal government is hoping that the Sarawak Government will consider the establishment of state-level legislation to enable digital data exchange. Minister of Digital, Gobind Singh Deo, said the federal government passed the Data Sharing Act 2024, which came into force April this year. “I had a discussion
KUCHING: A group of passionate teachers are working hard to make a difference in the remote areas of Sarawak. Despite the challenges, their passion for educating rural students remains strong. Bennath Jerry Larry, 25, Emelsha Jeburie Abol, 24, Ivy Ruvy Roland Katang, 31, and Susantie Tawai, are among the few
KUCHING: Sarawak is working to ensure that regulations and guidelines for the state’s hydrogen industry are finalised by the end of this year. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said that efforts are currently being undertaken by the state’s Ministry of Energy and Environmental Sustainability. “This regulatory
PEOPLE living with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) in Sarawak will attest to the road to get treatment being arduous and long, both in terms of dealing with the social stigma it brings and literally spending long hours on the road. Many, especially those from the hinterland, however, find some respite
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