Tuesday, 31 March 2026

Author: Natasha Jee

Bumiputera entrepreneurs to gain from green economy

KUCHING: The new and green economy offers opportunities for Bumiputera entrepreneurs to venture into. Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Awang Tengah Ali Hasan said Sarawak is blessed with abundant natural resources for socioeconomic development. “Thus, the Sarawak government has a holistic policy to develop these resources to create more investment, business,

Indian NGO lends helping hand to flood victims

KUCHING: The Indian community of the International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON) Kuching has come together to offer assistance to flood victims here. About 600 packets of food were distributed, with 300 each allocated to the evacuees at the Temporary Evacuation Centres (PPS) at Stapok Community Hall and R-Piang Kampung

4 mln Malaysians registered with PADU

KUCHING: Four million Malaysians have enrolled in the Central Database Hub (PADU) to date. Sarawak boasts the second-highest number of registrations at 530,000 since PADU’s inception on Jan 2, trailing behind Selangor’s leading figure of 600,000 registrants. Johor and Perak follow with 390,000 and 360,000 registrations, respectively. Developed through the

Documents for devt of hydrogen projects inked

KUCHING: The SEDC Energy Sdn Bhd (SEDCE) exchanged landmark documents with its partners for the development of hydrogen related projects during the Borneo Energy Transition Conference (BETC2024) on Monday. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg witnessed the event at the Riverside Majestic Hotel here. Clean energy solutions

State expects to export hydrogen by 2027

KUCHING: Sarawak is poised to become an exporter of renewable energy, particularly hydrogen, by 2027. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said this would not only boost the state’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) but also provide employment opportunities. “We have the resources, and when we compare these

Premier allays bank hesitation on energy transition

KUCHING: Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg is optimistic there will be a successful transition from the era of fossil fuels to renewable energy. He said he is aware that financial institutions are unsure about providing loans despite urging companies to adopt Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG)

Latin American envoys to learn from S’wak on economy management 

KUCHING: Sarawak continues to catch the attention of the world, as this time the Latin American nations want to learn from the state on how it manages the economy.  Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said the delegates will be visiting Sarawak next week.  “Next week, the

Master weaver from Kapit is national craft icon

KUCHING: Bangie Embol, a master weaver from Sarawak, has been honoured as the National Craft Icon 2024 for her remarkable efforts in preserving the traditional craft of Pua Kumbu, an handwoven textile of the Iban community. The 78-year-old artisan was presented with the award by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar