MIRI: Industry collaboration is crucial in preparing local talent to meet the evolving demands of Sarawak’s oil and gas sector, said Deputy Minister in the Premier’s Department (Labour, Immigration, and Project Monitoring), Datuk Gerawat Gala. Speaking through Miri mayor and Pujut assemblyman, Adam Yii Siew Sang, at the Sarawak Oil
MIRI: A new riverside park to be built in Piasau here is expected to enhance the local environment complete with a vibrant recreational space for residents. Strategically positioned along the riverbank adjacent to the Jalan Piasau commercial centre, the park aims to boost foot traffic and commercial activity in the
Miri: Sarawak Oil Palms (SOP) marked Chinese New Year and Hari Raya Aidilfitri with a lively and memorable celebration at The Cliff House, the residence of Tan Sri Datuk Ling Chiong Ho. The festive event brought together approximately 300 SOP employees and their families, reinforcing the company’s spirit of cultural
MIRI: The media plays a vital role in shaping public awareness by shedding light on both community achievements and areas requiring improvement, says Deputy Minister of Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts Datuk Sebastian Ting. Speaking at the Media Appreciation Night cum Chinese New Year celebration here last night (Feb
MIRI: A dedicated local team should be set up in Bekenu to provide quick response in the event of emergencies like the recent floods there. The call came from Deputy Minister of Women, Childhood and Community Development, Datuk Rosey Yunus. During a visit to meet with residents impacted by recent
MIRI: The Sarawak government will no longer issue new Provisional Leases (PL) for oil palm plantations. Food Industry, Commodity and Regional Development Minister, Datuk Seri Dr Stephen Rundi Utom said this is being done to ensure access to international markets is not lost. “No more new PLs will be given. We
MIRI: The acquisition of MASwings by the Sarawak government, which renames it AirBorneo, marks a significant milestone in the region’s aviation sector, with far-reaching implications for both the economy and tourism industry. This strategic move reflects Sarawak’s ambition to gain greater autonomy over its air services, ensuring enhanced connectivity and
MIRI: The Ministry for Food Industry, Commodity and Regional Development has identified 14,000 hectares of land in Sarawak for paddy planting as part of a renewed effort to enhance food security in the state. Minister Datuk Seri Dr Stephen Rundi Utom emphasised the importance of sustainable paddy production when met
MIRI: Yayasan Hasanah, in collaboration with Yayasan Foodbank Malaysia, has provided essential aid to 26 students from various schools in Miri. These students, who have been affected by recent floods, landslides, and are from underprivileged (asnaf) communities, received much-needed school supplies earlier this week to ensure their education is not
MIRI: Nearly four tonnes of food supplies arrived in Miri from Subang last Friday for delivery to victims of the recent floods in Miri and Bekenu. This vital humanitarian initiative was a collaboration between the Sarawak Bumiputera Entrepreneurs Chamber (DUBS) Miri Branch and Yayasan Food Bank Malaysia (YFBM). The initiative