KUCHING: The Ministry of Food Industry, Commodity and Regional Development is looking into ways to mechanise paddy farming in the state in a bid to boost productivity and achieve higher yields. Its Minister Datuk Seri Dr Stephen Rundi Utom said mechanisation of paddy farming could also be the key to
SARAWAK’S fire and rescue services will be further strengthened with the addition of three new fire stations, bringing the total number to 42 by the end of 2027. Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Dr Sim Kui Hian said the Sungai Asap fire station, which was approved with a funding of RM8.2
KUCHING: Sarawak Metro Sdn Bhd made a courtesy visit to Sarawak Tribune and Suara Sarawak yesterday (May 26) and presented festive goodies in conjunction with the upcoming Gawai Dayak celebration. Aizwan Saufiee Muhamad, Sarawak Metro’s Socio-Economic Enhancement Development Programme executive led the visit and was accompanied by fellow team members.
THE Ministry of Youth, Sports and Entrepreneur Development is planning to establish a dedicated Youth Startup Hub in the state. Its Minister Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah said the hub is a dynamic, inclusive space that will serve as a central platform for young entrepreneurs to access resources, mentorship,
THE Sarawak Museum Department received five historically significant artefacts, including a nearly century-old parang, 1960s Lun Bawang sunhats, and rare ceramic vases, that further enrich the state’s cultural repository and deepen the understanding of Borneo’s shared heritage. Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts Minister, Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah,
SARAWAK has taken a major step in protecting its tourism assets by securing copyright for 12 of its flagship events through a collaboration between the Ministry of Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts and the Sarawak Multimedia Authority (SMA). Tourism Minister, Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah, said the copyrighted
KUCHING: The Sarawak Legislative Assembly (DUN) sitting lit up with smiles and chuckles when Utility and Telecommunications Minister Datuk Seri Julaihi Narawi delivered his ministerial winding-up speech today (May 26). One stanza of his poem, in particular, referenced English football club Liverpool, drawing visible amusement from assemblypersons in the chamber.
A total of 4,446 telecommunications towers across Sarawak are now on-air, a 95 per cent completion rate out of the 4,662 planned structures. Minister of Utility and Telecommunication Datuk Seri Julaihi Narawi said the remaining 216 towers are expected to be operational in stages by the end of 2025. “To
THE Ministry of Utility and Telecommunication will facilitate collaboration between Petroleum Sarawak Berhad (PETROS) and Petroliam Nasional Berhad (PETRONAS) on oil and gas matters in the state. Its Minister Datuk Seri Julaihi Narawi said any exemption requests by PETRONAS from licensing requirements for non-conflicting activities with the role of PETROS
PENDING assemblywoman Violet Yong’s question on the overseas travel expenses of Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg and Cabinet ministers was dismissed during the State Legislative Assembly (DUN) sitting today. Speaker Tan Sri Datuk Amar Mohamad Asfia Awang Nasar cited several provisions under the Standing Orders to