KUCHING: The history of the establishment of Malaysia needs to be included in the education system at all levels including schools and universities. In stating this, Minister of Utility and Telecommunication Datuk Julaihi Narawi said the matter is a very important aspect to be learned and understood by all levels
CHINA: Sarawak held talks with Hainan Airlines here on Monday (Sept 4) with a view to promote Sarawak to the China market. The meeting was chaired by Sarawak’s Minister of Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts, Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah. He was accompanied by his Deputy Minister Datuk
KUCHING: If Malaya wants electricity from Sarawak, the former must be prepared to pay an asking price exceeding RM1 per kilowatt-hour (kWh). Deputy Premier Datuk Seri Dr Sim Kui Hian set the condition, saying the state is already selling electricity to Indonesia. “Our electricity is already 70 per cent from
KUCHING: Sustainable housing solutions are needed to tackle the rising population, escalating urbanisation and the impacts of climate change, said Datuk Seri Dr Sim Kui Hian. The Deputy Premier called for prioritised affordable, energy-efficient, and resilient housing designs that minimise resource consumption and contribute to a lower carbon footprint. “Incorporating
KUCHING: Sarawak will be the first hydrogen-driven economy in Southeast Asia once the major hydrogen manufacturing projects, namely H2biscus and H2ornbill, begin operating in 2027. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said the two manufacturing projects located in Bintulu Petchem Industrial Park, are the cornerstone of Sarawak’s
KUCHING: Singapore has been encouraged to invest in Sarawak should the republic need more power supply for its energy-intensive industries. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said with the investments from Singapore, it is expected that more high-paying jobs would be created for the people in Sarawak.
KUCHING: People have been advised to maintain a healthy lifestyle by practising moderation in their eating habits and staying physically fit. Diabetes Malaysia Sarawak Branch chairman Dr William Voon said this in view of the fact that the rate of obesity in the state is still very high. “Here in
KUCHING: The idea of Sarawak having its own currency can be considered, said Sarawak United People’s Party (SUPP) Stakan chairman Datuk Sim Kiang Chiok. He said Sarawak can be similar to the United Kingdom which had its own currency while being part of the European Union (EU) until its departure
KUCHING: Introducing Sarawak’s own currency would serve as a protective measure which would reduce negative impacts arising from other parts of the country. In stating this, Sarawak Business Federation (SBF) secretary-general Datuk Jonathan Chai said it is an interesting idea which requires in-depth study before the matter is proposed to
KUCHING: Sarawak holds the same stance as Malaysia where it does not recognise China’s new map that claims waters off Malaysia’s coast in the South China Sea. “Malaysia has clarified its position; they cannot accept the map. It is not binding on Malaysia. It means that Sarawak is within Malaysia.
