Saturday, 13 December 2025

Author: Neville Timothy Sanders

Bulk acquisition of farming input to offset rising cost

AMONG the important steps to reduce the impact of the rising farming cost is the bulk acquisition of farming input by the State Farmers’ Organisation Sarawak (PPNS). Deputy Minister of Food Industry, Commodity and Regional Development, Martin Ben said that through this acquisition, it is hoped that a more competitive

Trusan HEP project still under feasibility review

Trusan hydroelectric project in Lawas is still at the early stage of development with Sarawak Energy Berhad (SEB) reviewing the feasibility of the project. Deputy Minister of Utility and Telecommunications Datuk Liwan Lagang stated that an earlier engagement was conducted in 2013 at Lawas town together with leaders representing communities

Beef cattle project needs immediate attention

SEREMBU assemblyman Miro Simuh has taken initiative to develop group beef cattle fields in Kpg Merembeh, Bau as part of the farm community project in Sarawak. He stated that over 60 acres of native customary land (NCR) owned by villagers had been cleared and planted with napier grass as part

Ministry urged to implement high-impact commercial farming in Murum

THE Sarawak Ministry for Food Industry, Commodity and Regional Development has been called upon to introduce high-impact commercial value farming in the Murum constituency. Assemblyman Kennedy Chukpai Ugon emphasised the need for modern farming techniques and technology to be applied in a commercial setting, fostering increased revenue from agricultural products.

Expedite upgrading work on old logging roads

MINISTRY of Infrastructure and Port Development (MIPD) is urged to expedite the work progress of upgrading the old logging roads that serve as the main access to various villages and longhouses in Murum constituency. Murum assemblyman Kennedy Chukpai Ugon stated this as those roads, specifically in Jelalong, Tubau, Ulu Sg.

Crucial SCC Bill protects crafts IP

The Sarawak Craft Council Bill (SCC) 2023 plays a crucial role in safeguarding the intellectual property rights of Sarawak’s craft products, including traditional designs and motifs, according to Minister for Tourism, Creative Industry, and Performing Arts, Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah. “We are going global right now, and we

PM to open two-day Islamic conference

KUCHING: Nine papers will be presented at the two-day Imam As-Syafi’i International Conference which will be officiated by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim here on May 18. The conference will be held on Wednesday and Thursday (May 17-18) at Borneo Convention Centre Kuching (BCCK). “This year’s seminar will gather

St. Theresa Parish Pastoral Council Centre project underway

SERIAN: The St. Theresa Parish Pastoral Council Centre project will benefit parishioners in the future. The council said the St. Theresa’s Parish Pastoral Centre Fund was launched after the open-air holy mass at the Mini Sports Complex on Oct 1, 2000 by then then Archbishop Datuk Peter Chung together with

Bau welcomes first off-road driver academy

BAU: The opening of Sarawak’s first off-the-road driver academy, Sar4Trac, marks a significant milestone in enhancing safety awareness and driving skills among four-wheel vehicle (4WD) drivers across the state. Developed as a collaboration between Kuching-based 4X4 Quest Sdn Bhd and the local communities of Kpg Barieng and Kpg Segong in