Tuesday, 23 December 2025

Author: Neville Timothy Sanders

Sarawak to learn precision farming from Brunei

KUCHING: Sarawak plans to implement precision farming practices, similar to those implemented by Brunei Darussalam. Food Industry, Commodity and Regional Development Minister Datuk Seri Dr Stephen Rundi Utom  it is crucial to enhance food production in the state, particularly rice cultivation. He said he will visit Brunei today (Feb 29)

Ministry taking steps to prevent FMD from reaching Sarawak shores

KUCHING: The Ministry of Food Industry, Commodity, and Regional Development is taking proactive measures by collaborating with other countries to prevent the infiltration of Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) into food resources. Minister Datuk Seri Dr Stephen Rundi Utom said that despite Borneo (Sarawak and Sabah) being FMD free, it

State to celebrate women in innovation and technology

SIBU: This year’s state-level Women’s Day celebration will shine the spotlight on the remarkable achievements of Sarawakian women in the fields of innovation and technology. “And much like the previous years, we will also publish a book in conjunction with the celebration,” said Women, Early Childhood and Community Well-being Development

Sarawak explores innovative strategies to enhance digital landscape

BARCELONA: Sarawak is exploring innovative approaches and collaborative networking tactics at the Mobile World Congress Barcelona 2024 (MWC24) to revitalise the digital and telecommunications landscape. Immersing themselves in cutting-edge technologies and engaging in dialogue with key industry figures, the Sarawak delegates aim to forge strategic partnerships to speed up digital

Chap Goh Mei concert at Floating Theatre

KUCHING: The preparations for the forthcoming Kuching South City Council (MBKS) Chap Goh Mei Concert are progressing without a hitch. MBKS Mayor Datuk Wee Hong Seng said that artists from both the local scene and Peninsula Malaysia are eager to dazzle Kuchingites with their performances. “The concert celebrates the 15th

MoU inked on maritime education and training collaboration

KUCHING: A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signing ceremony was inked between Malaysian Maritime Academy Sdn Bhd (MMASB) and Akademi Laut Malaysia (ALAM) and Yayasan Sarawak and University of Technology Sarawak (UTS) marked a significant step forward in their commitment to maritime education and training in East Malaysia. According to a

19 rural clinics receive medical equipment

LIMBANG: It is hoped that the 117 items of medical equipment for 19 rural clinics across this area will make a huge difference to the lives of the rural folk. Ba’ Kelalan assemblyman Baru Bian said he has been working on getting the medical equipment since 2021, together with Rotary

School Red Crescent members conduct CNY visits

KUCHING: The Malaysian Red Crescent SJK Chung Hua No 5 Kuching recently visited Hun Nam S’ng Tng (old folks’ home), Persatuan Orang Kurang Upaya (OKU) Kuching (House of Joy) and Kota Sentosa Hospital on Feb 22. The visit was conducted in conjunction with the Chinese New Year 2024 and some

Malaysia-China golden jubilee dinner on Feb 29

KUCHING: In line with the Chinese New Year celebration, a Gala Dinner will be held to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Malaysia and China. The dinner, organised by the Associated Chinese Chambers of Commerce and Industry of Sarawak (ACCCIS) is held next Thursday (Feb

Village heads urged to create household profiles

KOTA PADAWAN: The headmen and community chiefs (KMKK) in the Padawan area are strongly encouraged to promptly create household profiles for their respective villages. Mambong assemblyman Datuk Dr Jerip Susil said this is to ensure that related authorities would know how many people live in a household within their village.