Wednesday, 25 March 2026

Author: Natasha Jee

Palm oil sector urged to explore waste-to-energy opportunities

BINTULU: Palm oil business communities in the state are encouraged to explore initiatives for converting palm oil waste into energy and other valuable products. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said there is potential in managing palm oil waste. “Traditionally, we focus on planting palm oil, harvesting

Awang Bemee sworn in as Dewan Negara president

KUCHING: Sarawak witnessed another significant event on Sarawak Day today (July 22) as former Nangka assemblyman Datuk Awang Bemee Awang Ali Basah was sworn in as the 21st Dewan Negara president. At the meeting of the Dewan Negara in Parliament, the appointment was made after Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar

Celebrate Sarawak Day in unity, Sarawakians told

KUCHING: Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Dr Sim Kui Hian has called on all Sarawakians, regardless of their location, to unite and celebrate Sarawak Independence Day on July 22 each year. He said it is important to celebrate this significant day in a way that honours the identity of being a

Sarawak focus on raising household income – Awang Tengah

KUCHING: Sarawak is prioritising efforts to increase household income following recognition by the World Bank as a high-income region in 2023. In stating this, Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Awang Tengah Ali Hasan said various initiatives have and will be implemented in line with the development strategies outlined in the Post-Covid-19

Fly our ‘Ibu Pertiwi’, not old crown flag says mayor

KUCHING: Sarawakians are reminded to fly or display the current Sarawak flag, the ‘Ibu Pertiwi’, especially during Sarawak Day which falls on July 22. In making this call, Kuching South City Council (MBKS) Mayor Datuk Wee Hong Seng said the flying of the present Sarawak flag symbolises the identity of

Thermos opens first concept store in Kuching

KUCHING: Thermos Malaysia achieved a milestone with the grand opening of its first concept store in East Malaysia. Bringing the online experience to the physical store, the Thermos concept store is located at The Spring Mall here. The opening of the store in East Malaysia this year also coincides with

Paving way for strategic partnership

KUALA LUMPUR: Sarawak government has inked a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Armed Forces Fund Board (LTAT) for a strategic partnership. The MoU signed at the Affin Tower’s auditorium here on Friday (July 19), will see both parties exploring potential cooperation, collaboration and sharing of information and provision of

Deep sea port, new airport by 2028

KUALA LUMPUR: Sarawak is aiming to complete its proposed new international airport in Kuching by 2028, said Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg. “This timeline follows the conclusion of ongoing feasibility studies,” he said. Abang Johari also announced plans for a deep sea port in Kuching, integrated

Awang Bemee thanks Premier for nominating him as senator

KUCHING: Datuk Awang Bemee Awang Ali Basah, who was sworn in as a senator in the Dewan Negara today, has pledged to uphold and defend the Constitution. “In my oath of office, I pledged to earnestly and honestly fulfil my duties as a Member of the Senate to the best