THE Sarawak Biodiversity Centre (Amendment) Bill 2025 (the Bill) is viewed as a visionary and progressive step that reflects Sarawak’s commitment to biodiversity conservation, indigenous rights, and sustainable development. In showing support for the Bill, Ba Kelalan Assemblyman, Baru Bian, said the Bill formally recognises indigenous communities as custodians of
A Yayasan Sarawak International Secondary School will be built in the new township of Jepak. Announcing this, Deputy Minister of Education, Innovation and Talent Development Datuk Dr Annuar Rapaee congratulated the people in Jepak. “I would like to congratulate Jepak because the school will be built at the Jepak new
TANJUNG MANIS: The Sarawak Government is looking at the possibility of carrying out sustainable development here, in line with the global shifts towards environmental, social and governance (ESG) principles. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said Tanjung Manis was originally envisioned by the late former Chief Minister,
TANJUNG MANIS: The Sarawak government is planning to reconfigure seating on the new ATR 72-600 aircraft that will be operated under its state-owned airline, AirBorneo to enhance passenger comfort and support cargo operations. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said the existing 72-seat configuration of the aircraft
KUCHING: Vendors and contractors engaged by Sarawak Energy Bhd (SEB) have been urged to continue leveraging opportunities in the areas of renewable energy, digital innovation, and infrastructure development. Utility and Telecommunication Minister, Datuk Seri Julaihi Narawi, said this would not enhance local competencies but strengthen the resilience of the workforce
KUCHING: Sarawak Energy celebrated the outstanding contributions of its top-performing vendors and contractors at the Sarawak Energy Vendor Excellence Awards (SEVEA) 2025 held at Waterfront Hotel here on Friday night. With the theme ‘Empowering Partnerships, Driving Excellence’, the event recognises excellence in contract execution, service reliability and compliance with Health,
KUCHING: State-owned electric utility company, Sarawak Energy Bhd (SEB), has been urged to review its organisational structure and consider establishing a new entity within it. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said this in light of the state’s growing energy sector and increasing demand for power supply.
KUCHING: Sarawak is set to embark on its first cascading dam project in Sungai Gaat, Kapit, following approval from the local community. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said he had received a letter from the residents of Sungai Gaat agreeing to the development of the dam.
BINTULU: A tugboat and its seven crew members were detained early this morning (May 12) by the Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) Bintulu Zone for allegedly submitting false information in their shipping documentation. MMEA Bintulu director Captain Muhammad Suffian Eldine Abdullah said the vessel was intercepted about one nautical mile
BINTULU: Tragedy struck at Rumah Cali, Jalan Ulu Sebauh, Kampung Serak here last night where a fire broke out, devastating a 12-door wooden longhouse and displacing 89 residents. Sarawak Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba) said among the residents was a 65-year-old woman who sustained minor injuries to her face. “The
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