SEOUL: An estimated USD460 billion worth of investment and spending until 2050 is expected to be injected into Sarawak’s economy to realise the proposed Sarawak New Energy Hub (SNEH) project in Bintulu. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg, in announcing this, said the amount would include both
KUCHING: The COVID-19 virus is here to stay, and it is crucial to adapt to the evolving situation, says Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Dr Sim Kui Hian. Sim highlighted Sarawak’s impressive vaccination rates, noting that over 90 percent of the population has received their first, second, and third doses. However,
KUCHING: The book titled Bujang Berani by James Ritchie stands out for its unique storytelling and presentation of Sarawak’s veteran fighters from the past. Ritchie noted that the book sheds light on lesser-known stories of heroes, even within Sarawak, and immortalises these figures in a distinctive way. “The uniqueness of
KUCHING: The drivers of two vehicles escaped unhurt in a road accident on the Kuching-Sri Aman Highway at Kampung Punggu Tapang, yesterday (May 18). According to the Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba) in a report, the collision which took place at approximately 12.46 pm, involved a Toyota Avanza and a
KUCHING: The army’s Eastern Field Command is taking steps to expose all officers and members to cybersecurity issues to bring them up to speed on cyber threats. Its commander Lt- Gen Datuk Mohd Sofi Md Lepi said this is being done in anticipation of these threats becoming as significant as
KUCHING: The Sarawak Housing Real Estate Developers’ Association (SHEDA) has launched booth sales for the upcoming SHEDA Property Expo 2024. Scheduled from September 6 to 8 at the Borneo Convention Centre Kuching (BCCK), this expo provides a platform for property developers and related trades to showcase their projects. Organising chairman
KUCHING: A local man was fined RM4,000 or sentenced to 10 months in jail by the Magistrate’s Court here today (May 17) for possessing an unlicenced air rifle. Odin Hasbi, 53, from Kampung Siniawan, pleaded guilty before Magistrate Mason Jaro Lenya Barayan to charges under Section 8(a) of the Firearms
SARATOK: An elderly man reported missing near Sungai Kelik Jabey, Jalan MPOB Sesang (PORIM) in Kabong, here, was found dead today. According to reports by the Sarawak Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba), firefighters received information at 9.20 am from local villagers that the body of 72-year-old Mersat Bayang, had been
KUCHING: A vehicle veered off the road early this morning at Jalan No. 16, Jalan Crookshank 2, Taman Sun Valley, here, leaving one person injured. The Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba) received an emergency call from the police at 12.47 am, which prompted a team from Bomba Batu Lintang to
KUCHING: The Lions Club of Kuching Unity and Persatuan Pembangunan Insan Sarawak (PPIS) will jointly-organise a free medical camp on Saturday, May 18 starting at 10 am – 4 pm, Level 2, Mall 2 Linkway, CityOne Megamall. According to the press statement, the event will be officiated by Deputy Minister