KUCHING: The Sarawak government is facing calls to urgently address a diesel shortage that has been impacting the state for the past two weeks. Democratic Action Party (DAP) Sarawak chairman Chong Chieng Jen, said that the crisis is significantly affecting the logistics sector, especially lorry and truck drivers who are
KUCHING: Sarawakians are reminded to tread carefully during the festive season, with Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas cautioning against allowing COVID-19 to cast a shadow over Christmas celebrations. Despite the anticipated joy, Uggah noted a resurgence in COVID-19 cases, attributed to the HK.3 and JN.1 sub-variants of the
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KUCHING: This year, Sarawak bid farewell to two extraordinary individuals who have left an indelible mark in the state’s history. One of them was Seliman Bandang. Born over a century ago and from Rumah Mulok, Klua Krian, Saratok, Seliman had etched his name in history as the oldest man not
KUCHING: Exciting developments are on the horizon for local tennis players, as the Sarawak Lawn Tennis Association’s (SLTA) courts here are slated for significant upgrades, including the addition of roofs. Deputy Minister of Transport (Maritime and Riverine), Datuk Henry Harry Jinep, emphasised the importance of these upgrades during a press
MIRI: The community here has been urged to remain vigilant regarding the presence of dengue fever and rabies. Minister of Transport Datuk Seri Lee Kim Shin mentioned that the cases of dengue fever and rabies pose significant dangers due to their high mortality rates. Hence, he reminded the people to
MIRI: The Sarawak government is welcoming greater involvement from the private sector in elevating its tourism industry. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said that one of the sectors the state is promoting under the Post-COVID-19 Development Strategy (PCDS) 2030 is tourism and services. “Thus, the government
MIRI: The acquisition of MASwings by the Sarawak Government is a pivotal catalyst in moulding the state’s economic terrain. Drawing parallels to successful airline investments in Singapore and the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said both countries are currently reaping their rewards,
KUCHING: Universiti Teknologi Mara (UiTM) Sarawak is continually supporting the state government’s development agenda by offering academic programmes that meet the need for a skilled and talented workforce in the state. In line with this, its Academic and International Affairs Deputy Rector Associate Professor Dr Mohammad Isa Mohamadin said with
KUCHING: Recognising the significance of research as a driver of economic growth, Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM) Sarawak is currently expanding its education initiatives related to algae. According to Associate Professor Dr Juferi Idris, the Deputy Rector for Research and Industrial Linkages, this undertaking aligns with the Sarawak government’s focus on