KUCHING: Sarawak needs more chemical engineers in order to propel the state’s petrochemical industry. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said there is a need for more chemical engineers in view of two proposed petrochemical investments in the state. “Petrochemical investments are coming into Sarawak. There are
KUCHING: Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg is expected to deliver another talk on hydrogen economy in Japan next month. He said that he was privileged to be given the opportunity to present his paper at the World Hydrogen Summit in Rotterdam, and was the only Asian
KUCHING: Sarawak Tropical Peat Research Institute (TROPI) participated in the World Congress of Soil Science (WCSS) 2022 in Glasgow, Scotland which took place from July 31 to Aug 5. The team from TROPI consisted of seven members and was led by its director Dr Lulie Melling. The other members were
KUCHING: The AsiaFlux Conference 2022 which is scheduled to take place on Sept 22-23 here is expected to draw 500 delegates from more than 20 countries. Sarawak Tropical Peat Research Institute (TROPI) director Dr Lulie Melling said Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg is expected to officiate
KUCHING: The authorities have been urged to probe individuals allegedly involved in the Littoral Combat Ship (LCS) scandal. Democratic Action Party Socialist Youth (DAPSY) national chief Dr Kelvin Yii said they included the former Defence Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi, former Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak, current Defence
KUCHING: Five key areas of growth have been proposed to speed up the transformation of Betong into an economically productive and prosperous division by 2030. The onerous task will be given to the Betong Integrated Development Agency (BIDA). BIDA chairman Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas said the five areas of
KUCHING: Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah has expressed regret over the recent decision of the Court of Appeal which ruled that children born overseas to Malaysian mothers who are married to foreign spouses are not entitled by operation of law to be Malaysia citizens. The Women, Early Childhood and Community Wellbeing
KUCHING: Civic centres in the state, some of which are a tad run down, may be in for a new lease of life. A restructuring of the system is presently underway, according to Youth, Sports and Entrepreneur Development Minister Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah. “Civic centres are now under
KUCHING: Sarawakians have been urged to continue to explore the state’s own backyard which are of tourist attractions within the state. Tourism, Creative Industry, and Performing Arts Minister Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah said there are still many hidden jewels that have yet to be explored in the state. “There
KUCHING: The Sarawak government will reward with incentives, Sarawakian Paralympian Bonnie Bunyau Gustin and national swimmer Mohd Adib Iqbal Abdullah who both bagged the gold medal in the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games and 11th Asean Para Games in Indonesia respectively. Minister of Youth, Sports and Entrepreneur Development Datuk Seri Abdul
