Thursday, 15 January 2026

Author: Neville Timothy Sanders

NREB launches second phase of Environmental Impact Assessment Consultants Management System

KUCHING: The Natural Resources and Environmental Board (NREB) has announced the launching of the second phase of Environmental Impact Assessment Consultants Management System (EIACMS). During the officiation ceremony of the Environmental Management for Sustainability seminar at Imperial hotel here, Thursday (Oct 31), NREB Controller Datuk Jack Liam said this innovative

Sarawak Civil Service praised for advancing PCDS 2030

KUCHING: Datuk Seri Dr Muhammad Abdullah Zaidel commended the State Civil Service for its progress in advancing the Post Covid-19 Development Strategy 2030 (PCDS 2030) plan. The Deputy State Secretary (Economic Planning and Development) stated that, because of PCDS 2030, Sarawak was leading the way in addressing economic prosperity, social

Deepavali message for peace, harmony, understanding, respect for all

KUCHING: The Association Churches of Sarawak (ACS) has called on everyone to build and strengthen the harmonious and peaceful coexistence by sowing and nurturing the seeds of harmony, understanding and respect. In his message for Deepavali celebration, ACS Chairman Datuk Danald Jute said while there was no denial in terms

Uggah orders investigation into sinkholes in Kuching area

KUCHING: Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas has directed the Public Works Department (JKR) to conduct an immediate investigation on any other sinkholes within the Kuching area. The Deputy Premier said that once the investigation is done, the report will be available sometime around this week. He said this in a

Deepavali a time to celebrate Malaysia’s cultural diversity: Aaron

KUCHING: Deepavali, while being celebrated by Hindus, is an opportunity for all Malaysians of various races and religions to come together and celebrate the cultural diversity of the nation. In his message in conjunction with Deepavali, National Unity Minister Datuk Aaron Ago Dagang said in the context of Malaysia which

Fatimah hopes for enhanced ties with China on early childhood education

BEIJING: Both the state government and the government of China are committed to fostering equality and inclusivity, which includes empowering the special needs group in early childhood education. During a four-day study visit to Beijing recently, Minister of Women, Childhood and Community Wellbeing Development Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah hoped that

‘Hero’ of modern agriculture and agrotechnology takes home RM10,000

KUCHING: Ahmad Tarmizi Ahmad Sarbini emerged as the grand winner of Agrotech Heroes, Sarawak’s reality television exploring the world of modern agriculture and agrotechnology. Ahmad, who is a manager of Sj Farm, took home a prize of RM10,000 sponsored by Aerodyne, a leading global drone service company. With 10 years

Temple receives RM600k UNIFOR grant

SARIKEI: Deputy Minister of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability Datuk Seri Huang Tiong Sii has secured a RM600,000 allocation from the Unit for Other Religions (UNIFOR) to support the construction of the Fu Gui Ting Tua Pek Kong Temple.“In total, I have assisted Fu Gui Ting Tua Pek Kong Temple

Sarawak targets boost in domestic gas utilisation by 2030

KUCHING: Sarawak has set an ambitious goal to increase its domestic gas utilisation from the current 6% to 30% by 2030, according to Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Awang Tengah Ali Hasan.Speaking at the Petros Connect 2024 event at the Borneo Convention Centre Kuching on Tuesday (Oct 29), he said the

Petros initiatives connect with youth for future talent

KUCHING: Petroleum Sarawak Berhad (Petros) is empowering future talent through initiatives like the Petros Youth Ambassador and STEM programmes for secondary students. Petros chairman Tan Sri Datuk Amar Hamid Bugo said these programmes aim to introduce students to skills to shape Sarawak’s future by highlighting the importance of STEM in