KUCHING: The Sarawak government wants to see the low income group have the opportunity to own affordable houses in central areas. This is in keeping to its commitment to inclusive urban development in the state. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg saidthe state wants to ensure the
KUCHING: There will be minimal impact on Malaysia with Donald Trump winning the United States presidential election. Political analyst Datuk Prof Dr Jayum Jawan said as far as Malaysia is concerned, no significant shift will be seen. “Malaysia is small and not so significant in the eyes of the US.
KUCHING: Sabah and Sarawak must continue the battle and remain firm to secure one-third of the seats in Parliament for fairness and a balanced representation. Political observer Datuk Peter Minos said when Singapore was part of Malaysia from 1963 to 1965, Sabah, Sarawak and Singapore together held one-third of the
KUCHING: Sarawak’s decision to remove quotas for its university admission is brave and should be emulated elsewhere. Former law minister Datuk Zaid Ibrahim said it is about time the country subscribed to a fair system where the people took pride in merit in the country. “If we can start with
KUCHING: Artificial intelligence (AI) has transformed the working world and is increasingly being utilised in workplaces today. AI comprises a range of technologies that enable computers to carry out complex tasks, such as visual recognition, understanding and translating language, analysing data, making recommendations and more. Generative AI, on the other
KUCHING: The Sarawak Patriot Association (SPA) is hopeful Sarawak’s demand to restore the one-third parliamentary representation can be resolved promptly by the federal government. Its chairman Datuk Dr John Lau said the state’s demand aligns with the spirit of the Malaysia Agreement 1963 (MA63), where Sabah, Sarawak, and Singapore joined
KUCHING: The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability (NRES) is finalising its Long-term Low Emission Development Strategy (LT-LEDS) to guide Malaysia in meeting the net-zero greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions target by 2050. Its Deputy Minister Datuk Seri Huang Tiong Sii said that the Ministry is adopting a highly aspirational
KUCHING: Sarawak’s unique geographical landscape provides an opportunity to study the effects of aerosols on climate change and atmospheric processes. In stating this, Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said the state is actively collaborating with international research institutions to develop climate adaptation strategies that consider aerosol-climate
KUCHING: Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg has stressed the need to mitigate aerosol pollution in the interest of public health. He said that aerosols impact air quality, climate change and human health, having an effect on respiratory and cardiovascular diseases, particularly in vulnerable populations. “The link
KUCHING: Parents have been urged to actively encourage their children to explore careers in high-growth fields, particularly in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM). Education, Innovation and Talent Development Minister Datuk Seri Roland Sagah said as the world advances, fields like semiconductors, technology, and other STEM areas are creating tremendous