Author: Natasha Jee

Sarawak nears full coverage with 4,446 telecommunication towers on-air

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

MUT to facilitate PETROS-PETRONAS collaboration

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

Speaker dismisses query on ministers’ overseas travel expenses

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

Countdown begins to crown Mrs Tasik Biru 2025

KUCHING: Who will be crowned the fairest of them all? The question lingers in the air as excitement builds ahead of the grand final of Mrs Tasik Biru 2025, set to take place at the main stage of Tasik Biru Festival tomorrow night (May 25). Following a spectacular semi-final showdown

SBC Bill empowers indigenous communities

THE Sarawak Biodiversity Centre (Amendment) Bill 2025 (the Bill) is viewed as a visionary and progressive step that reflects Sarawak’s commitment to biodiversity conservation, indigenous rights, and sustainable development. In showing support for the Bill, Ba Kelalan Assemblyman, Baru Bian, said the Bill formally recognises indigenous communities as custodians of

Jepak to house new Yayasan Sarawak International Secondary School

A Yayasan Sarawak International Secondary School will be built in the new township of Jepak. Announcing this, Deputy Minister of Education, Innovation and Talent Development Datuk Dr Annuar Rapaee congratulated the people in Jepak. “I would like to congratulate Jepak because the school will be built at the Jepak new

ESG-driven sustainable development planned for Tanjung Manis

TANJUNG MANIS: The Sarawak Government is looking at the possibility of carrying out sustainable development here, in line with the global shifts towards environmental, social and governance (ESG) principles. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said Tanjung Manis was originally envisioned by the late former Chief Minister,

Local, Bumiputera vendors key to renewable energy drive

KUCHING: Vendors and contractors engaged by Sarawak Energy Bhd (SEB) have been urged to continue leveraging opportunities in the areas of renewable energy, digital innovation, and infrastructure development. Utility and Telecommunication Minister, Datuk Seri Julaihi Narawi, said this would not enhance local competencies but strengthen the resilience of the workforce

Sarawak Energy honours vendors, contractors at SEVEA

KUCHING: Sarawak Energy celebrated the outstanding contributions of its top-performing vendors and contractors at the Sarawak Energy Vendor Excellence Awards (SEVEA) 2025 held at Waterfront Hotel here on Friday night. With the theme ‘Empowering Partnerships, Driving Excellence’, the event recognises excellence in contract execution, service reliability and compliance with Health,