KUCHING: Sarawak is eagerly anticipating its acquisition of Maswings, aiming to attract more visitors, including international participants, for Sarawak Regatta, dragon boat events and other significant occasions in the state. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said there is already an overwhelming response from participants in the
BINTANGOR: Sixteen schools in the Bintangor constituency have received school uniform assistance from Sarikei MP Datuk Seri Huang Tiong Sii. He said the initiative is part of his commitment in supporting schools within his constituency. On Friday (Oct 27), he personally presented the assistance to the schools, namely SK Abang
KUCHING: Catholic Bishops Conference of Malaysia (CBCM) president Archbishop Simon Poh has called for solidarity in praying for peace in Palestine. This call comes after videos surfaced showing school teachers carrying toy guns and encouraging students to step on a flag labelled as the enemy’s, a display which Poh finds
KUCHING: Sarawak welcomes the appointment of the Sultan of Johor, Sultan Ibrahim Almarhum Sultan Iskandar as the new Yang di-Pertuan Agong. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said Sarawak respected the appointment of Sultan Ibrahim as the 17th Yang di-Pertuan Agong. “The people of Sarawak are loyal
BY NATASHA JEE & GOH PEI PEI KUCHING: MASwings played an important role in the state’s economy by mobilising around 2.4 million passengers and more than 2,000 metric tonnes of cargoes to and from the rural areas of Sarawak and Sabah between 2019 and 2022. In pointing this out, Transport
KUCHING: Sarawak is looking to officially acquire MASwings within the next three months and commence its first flight by next year. With the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on the Management of Rural Air Services by Acquisition of Shares in MASwings, Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said
KUCHING: The acquisition of MASwings by the Sarawak government is believed to be able to improve the tourism industry and spur businesses including in the rural areas of Sarawak. Minister of Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah said with this, Sarawak holds a large
KUCHING: The Malaysia Aviation Group (MAG) is committed to collaborating openly and transparently with stakeholders to formulate ideal transaction terms and structure, ensuring the business sustainability of MASwings, as the exclusive airline for the people of Borneo. MAG chairman Tan Sri Wan Zulkiflee Wan Ariffin thus said the signing of
KUCHING: Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg has given an assurance that Sibu will have a racing circuit to cater to motorsports enthusiasts. “For Sibu, what is happening now is that we want to redevelop the area and we have a long-term plan called the Sibu Urban
KUCHING: LONGi Malaysia Sdn Bhd’s second major investment project in Sarawak will be the first solar manufacturing factory in the Bintulu Samalaju Industrial Park (SIP). LONGi Malaysia in a statement said the Bintulu monocrystalline ingot manufacturing project covers an area of 125 acres, with a forecast investment of RM1.3 billion,