THE Sarawak Rivers Board (SRB) continues to strengthen and maintain key riverine infrastructure, recording 2,616 vessels utilising its wharf facilities as of Oct 31, handling 28,566 Gross Tonnage (GT) and 255,324 tonnes of cargo. Passenger terminals across the state saw 487,653 travellers, while Miri anchorage registered the highest traffic with
TRANSPORT Minister Datuk Seri Lee Kim Shin has given his assurance that all existing MASwings staff will be absorbed into AirBorneo as the state-owned airline prepares to take over rural air services (RAS) in January next year. He said the move is crucial to ensure a seamless transition and to
SARAWAK’S aviation sector continues its upward trend, recording 112,625 aircraft movements and 9.07 million passengers in the first three quarters of 2025, which is a 15 per cent increase compared to the same period last year. Transport Minister Datuk Seri Lee Kim Shin said air cargo operations also strengthened, rising
STATEWIDE disease surveillance will be rolled out next year as Sarawak intensifies efforts to strengthen early detection and elimination of major infectious diseases. Education, Innovation and Talent Development Minister Datuk Seri Roland Sagah Wee Inn said the Sarawak Infectious Disease Centre (SIDC) will expand its surveillance coverage currently conducted in
THE Sarawak Research and Development Council (SRDC) will intensify its focus on high-value innovation sectors through its upcoming 2026 Strategic Research Grant Call, which targets emerging industries such as sustainable petrochemicals, aerospace manufacturing and semiconductors. Education, Innovation and Talent Development Minister Datuk Seri Roland Sagah said the specialised grant call
SARAWAK’s timber industry continues to show steady growth, recording RM1.87 billion in export value up to the third quarter of 2025, said Deputy Minister of Urban Planning, Land Administration and Environment Datuk Len Talif Salleh. Delivering the winding-up speech on behalf of Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Awang Tengah Ali Hasan
FROM May to October 2025, the Sarawak Forest Department opened a total of 81 investigation papers (IPs) on forest-related offences, with four cases filed in court. Deputy Minister of Urban Planning, Land Administration and Environment Datuk Len Talif Salleh said two have been concluded, while the remaining two are still
KUCHING: Sarawak is working closely with Cambridge University to explore ways to strengthen students’ performance in mathematics and science, says Education, Innovation and Talent Development Minister Datuk Seri Roland Sagah Wee Inn. Speaking to reporters after a memorandum of understanding (MoU) involving the Sarawak government, Sarawak Teachers’ Aspirations Organisation and
KUCHING: Personal and family commitments remain the biggest hurdles in persuading Sarawakian teachers serving outside the state to return home. Education, Innovation and Talent Development Minister Datuk Seri Roland Sagah Wee Inn acknowledged the growing call to resolve teacher shortages by bringing Sarawak-born teachers back. He said the state is
KUCHING: The outcome of the recent Sabah election sends a clear signal about voters’ desire to see the state chart its own political direction. Speaking to reporters after attending a memorandum of understanding (MoU) signing involving the Sarawak government, Sarawak Teachers’ Aspirations Organisation and Arc Technologies Sdn Bhd at Dewan
