Sunday, 7 December 2025

Author: Ma Chee Seng

Talk on commercialising projects

KUCHING: The Sarawak Biodiversity Centre will host a talk on Technology Triage: How to Assess the Prospects of Commercialising a Project, on July 13. The talk will be given by Philip Mendes, a professor at Queensland University of Technology in Brisbane, Australia. “The talk will deal with the criteria to

ARCH workshop for Bau, Samarahan July 25

KUCHING: Yayasan Perpaduan Sarawak (YPS) is calling for participation from Bau and Kota Samarahan for their advancing racial cohesion and harmony (ARCH) unity lab. The one-day ARCH workshop for Bau and Kota Samarahan hosted by YPS will be held on July 25 at Pullman Hotel Kuching, whereby the public from

Sarawak delegation gets insight into water management, flood prevention

SINGAPORE: Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg and the Sarawak delegation toured the Bishan Ang Mo Kio Park today. The purpose of the one-hour tour hosted by the Singapore National Park management was to study urban landscapes and water management concepts at the 62-hectare park. “Members of

Take advantage of PeKa B40 scheme, eligible Sarawakians told

KUCHING: Skim Peduli Kesihatan untuk Golongan B40 (PeKa B40) by ProtectHealth Corporation Sdn Bhd is targeting to screen some 22,266 of beneficiaries. This is in line with the national overall goal to screen at least 200,000 beneficiaries with the objective of screening twice as many people as the PeKa B40

Arc entrance at Sungai Tujuh launched

MIRI: The arc entrance at the Sungai Tujuh Immigration checkpoint in Kuala Baram has been completed. Miri Mayor Adam Yii Siew Sang said during the launching of the arch, the project approved by Sarawak Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg would coincide with the proposed reopening of

Chinese top diplomat calls on Lee

KUCHING: Minister for Transport Datuk Seri Lee Kim Shin yesterday received a courtesy call by the new Consul General of the People’s Republic of China Xing WeiPing at his office in Bangunan Baitulmakmur, Petra Jaya. In addition to discussing the potential for cooperation, including the sharing of technology and knowledge,

Half-road closure from Jul 6-14 for paving works

KUCHING: Starting yesterday (July 6) until July 14, Jalan Datuk Mohammad Musa, Kota Samarahan Link, Jalan Stutong and Jalan Canna are all temporarily half-closed. According to the Public Works Department (JKR), the half-road closure would be implemented from 8pm to 11.30pm to assist paving works. In this regard, the department

15 associations in Lundu receive MRP grants totalling RM65,500

LUNDU: A total of 15 associations received Minor Rural Project (MRP) grants amounting to RM65,500 at the Lundu District Office here on Wednesday (July 6). “It is hoped that the associations can make full use of the funding for activities beneficial to their respective communities,” said Lundu District officer Gustian

Building of science centre to begin early 2023

SERIAN: Construction of the Sarawak Science Centre is scheduled to start early next year, said Education, Innovation and Talent Development Minister Datuk Roland Sagah. He said this phase of the project which will play an important role in 21st century education is expected to be tendered in the near future.

New contractor to take over sick project

SERIAN: A rescue contractor will take over the Jalan Padawan (Phase 1) upgrading project here which has been categorised as a sick project. The construction, which had only made 20 per cent progress, was halted because the contractors involved did not fulfill their commitments,said Education, Innovation, and Talent Development Minister