Thursday, 2 April 2026

Author: Natasha Jee

Plans for historic Sarawak Youth Day

KUCHING: Three former Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) Youth leaders, Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi, Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah, and Datuk Ibrahim Baki, took a moment from their busy schedules to engage in a casual conversation together. On today (Nov 17) afternoon, Abdul Karim, who is also the

Analog IC design training in January for trainers

KUCHING: The first Train-The-Trainers (TTT) for Analog Integrated Circuit (IC) design training will be held over four weeks in January next year.  Sarawak Microelectronics Designs (SMD) Semiconductor chief executive officer Shariman Jamil said the training which will be carried out at its office and led by Synopsys, will involve professionals,

Escalating costs take a toll on poultry traders

SIBU: The famous live chickens sold wrapped in old newspapers here is grappling with the times, leaving traders no choice but to make adjustments to their live chicken prices.  Justine Chiew, who trades at the Sibu Central Market said that several factors contributed to this rise in prices, affecting both

Premier: Quality education binds everything together

KUCHING: Education is one of the most important ingredients that makes a person and shapes the community. In stating this, Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said how great, strong and successful a society is, lies with one of the most vital elements that binds everything together

Pan Borneo railway will benefit Sarawak, Sabah

KUCHING: The proposed development of a Pan-Borneo railway system holds the potential to boost economic activities and will particularly benefit Sarawak and Sabah. Works Minister Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi said the railway system could complement the nearly completed Pan Borneo Highway, thus not only providing connectivity but also for

JV secures key ART project bid

KUCHING: The joint venture (JV) company, ICSB-CRECM-NYTE, comprised of Ibraco Construction Sdn Bhd, China Railway Engineering Corporation (M) Sdn Bhd, and Nanyang Tunnel Engineering Sdn Bhd, has won the tender for Package 1 of the Blue Line under the Kuching Urban Transportation System (KUTS) project. Sarawak Metro Sdn Bhd (Sarawak

Sarawak’s green energy focus signals a bright future, says Abang Jo

KUCHING: Sarawak’s commitment to green and renewable energy initiatives is setting the stage for a promising future. In stating this, Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg shed light on the potential reduction in electricity requirements for hydrogen production, yielding a reduced overall production cost. “To produce 1kg

Local engineers urged to explore green construction materials

KUCHING: Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg has called upon local engineers to explore environmentally friendly construction materials as a means to reduce carbon emissions, especially from sources like cement and construction. Addressing the Institute of Engineers Malaysia (IEM) Sarawak branch during their annual dinner at Imperial

Sarawak’s ambitious climate policies and initiatives

KUCHING: The Sarawak government will continue to advocate for more ambitious and comprehensive climate policies, invest in renewable energy sources, and embrace sustainable practices in every aspect. In stating this, Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Awang Tengah Ali Hasan said globally, almost 80 per cent of the Gross Domestic Product (GDP)