Wednesday, 31 December 2025

Author: Neville Timothy Sanders

SEB lauds safety conscious contracts

KUCHING: Sarawak Energy Berhad (SEB) paid tribute to the commitment and achievement of its contractors in health, safety and environmental (HSE) management at the annual Sarawak Energy HSE Excellence Award 2023. The award ceremony featured the Contractor Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Compliance Award or CECA and Contractor Transformation Programme (CTP),

SEB places emphasis on health, safety, security and environment: CEO

KUCHING: To be among the top three utilities and a regional renewable energy powerhouse, Sarawak Energy Berhad (SEB) will continue to stress health, safety, security and environment (HSSE) excellence in its organisation. SEB’s Group chief executive officer Datuk Sharbini Suhaili said that in SEB’s own transformation over the last decade

Engagement session bolsters operational sustainability, monitor STIDC subsidiaries’ financial positions

KUCHING: The second engagement session between Sarawak Timber Industry Development Corporation (STIDC) and its subsidiaries aimed to bolster operational sustainability and monitor financial positions across the subsidiaries. STIDC general manager Zainal Abidin Abdullah said the programme focused on enhancing organisational governance quality by prioritising integrity, transparency, and accountability in managing

Students gain insights on edible oils, aluminium and ferroalloy industries

KUCHING: Swinburne University of Technology Sarawak Campus’ Institution of Chemical Engineers (IChemE) Student Chapter recently visited three prominent facilities in Bintulu and gained valuable insights on edible oils, aluminium, and ferroalloy industries. In its press release, the group of 20 students also learn about the critical role of sustainability in

Road between Kampung Bakam and Sepupok Junction to be upgraded

MIRI: A stretch of the existing coastal road between Kampung Bakam and Sepupok Junction in Niah here will be upgraded. Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah said currently, the RM160 million state-funded project is at planning stage. “But we hope we can call for the tender within month.” He said

SEDC CSR programme benefits 120 students in Miri

MIRI: A total of 120 students from selected schools in Miri Division have benefitted from the Sarawak Economic Development Corporation’s (SEDC) Corporate Social Responsibility programme (CSR). The event, held at Meritz Hotel here, was attended by Nordin Mus, representing the management of SEDC. The SEDC CSR Ziarah Kasih Gawai event

Sarawak takes the lead in child-friendly cities

KUCHING: Sarawak now has seven municipalities that have expressed their interest in implementing the Child-Friendly Cities Initiatives (CFCI). According to Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah, the Minister of Women, Early Childhood, and Community Well-Being Development, this comes after the recent participation of Kota Samarahan Municipal Council (MPKS) and Bintulu Development Authority

Students told to acquire digital skills

SIBURAN: Students have been told to acquire knowledge and to equip themselves with the digital skills that are highly needed in today’s era. Datuk Dr Jerip Susil, the deputy chairman of Tabung Ekonomi Gagasan Anak Sarawak (TEGAS) Board of Trustee, said Sarawak is still in dire need of a highly

Talks on revival of Miri-Manila flights ongoing

SIBURAN: Discussions on the revival of direct flights between Miri and Manila, Philippines are still ongoing, said Datuk Dr Jerip Susil. The Deputy Transport Minister said he will continue to follow up with his ministry on the direct flights. “Flight schedules are variable, mainly because of the legal factors. “That

Symposium to express issues affecting East Malaysians

KUCHING: The 2nd Borneo States Symposium is set to take place on July 27. It presents an opportunity for participants to share their thoughts, explore and map out their dreams of a better future for the people of Sarawak and Sabah. In a press release by The Sarawak Initiatives, the