Saturday, 20 December 2025

Author: Natasha Jee

Equipping youth for the workforce via TVET

KUCHING: The integration of Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) and Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) education is crucial for the state’s journey toward sustainable development. Education, Innovation, and Talent Development Minister Datuk Seri Roland Sagah Wee Inn said thus by equipping the youth with the necessary skills

Infrastructure crucial for economic growth: Awang Tengah

LAWAS: Infrastructure development is crucial as a catalyst for economic advancement. In stating this, Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Awang Tengah Ali Hasan said the construction of infrastructure and amenities including roads and jetties is important to create long-term economic opportunities. “There are plans to build a resort and golf course

Establishing AI centre to boost competitiveness

KUCHING: Sarawak is preparing to establish the Sarawak Artificial Intelligence Centre (SAIC) in the state, announced Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas. The State Cabinet recently approved the establishment of the centre, which will focus on AI research, development, and commercialisation. Uggah emphasised that the centre will play a

Kuching ranks 419th in Oxford Economics Global Cities Index 2024

KUCHING: This city has secured the 419th spot out of 1,000 global cities in the latest Oxford Economics Global Cities Index for 2024, outperforming several other Malaysian cities, including those in Kedah and Ipoh. The index, which covered 163 countries, featured 12 Malaysian cities in its top 1,000 list. Kuala

Charity in Motion Run sees high enthusiasm despite rain

KUCHING: Despite the drizzling rain, the participants of the Charity in Motion Run remained enthusiastic as they ran for a good cause to support the Social Welfare Council of Sarawak (SWCS). About 600 runners including 20 people with disability (OKU) who are affiliate members of SWCS, were seen participating in

Harmony Walk sets the pace for greater unity

KUCHING: Unity in the state was in full display during the Sarawak Harmony Walk 2024 on Saturday (June 29). People of different races and religions put aside whatever differences there may be to participate in the 2.4-kilometre walk in the vicinity of Padang Merdeka. Joining the 5,000 strong crowd were

Google adds Iban language to Google Translate

KUCHING: The Iban language is now supported on Google’s online translation tool, Google Translate, as part of its recent expansion of 110 new languages. Google Translate senior software engineer Isaac Caswell said they are using artificial intelligence (AI) to expand the variety of languages. “Google Translate breaks down language barriers

Sarawak Harmony Walk 2024 brings together diverse community

KUCHING: People of different races and ages came together in high spirits for the Sarawak Harmony Walk 2024 this morning. Taking place in the vicinity of Padang Merdeka, it saw Head of State Tun Pehin Sri Dr Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar flag off the walk at around 7am. Wan Junaidi

Security tightened for upcoming SUKMA 2024

KUCHING: A security committee led by the Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) has been established to tighten security at venues, including the athletes’ village, throughout the upcoming 21st Malaysian Games (SUKMA) and the Para SUKMA Sarawak 2024. State Deputy Secretary-General (Operations) and 21st SUKMA Sarawak 2024 Secretariat chief executive officer Datuk

S’wak eyeing to co-host 18 SEA Games sports

KUCHING: Sarawak is prepared to take on the role of co-host for the 2027 Southeast Asian (SEA) Games in Malaysia, with plans to host 18 sports events within the state. Youth, Sports and Entrepreneur Development Minister Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah confirmed that discussions have been ongoing with the