Wednesday, 17 December 2025

Author: Neville Timothy Sanders

ACS calls for renewed moral leadership following pope’s election

KUCHING: The Association of Churches Sarawak (ACS) has called for renewed global moral leadership amid deepening global crises, following the election of Pope Leo XIV as the new head of the Roman Catholic Church. ACS Chairman, Datuk Danald Jute, said the world is in dire need of courageous spiritual leadership

Siemens to host hydrogen EMS workshop at H2EF

KUCHING: Siemens is set to conduct a specialised workshop on Energy Management Systems (EMS) for hydrogen projects at the upcoming Hydrogen Economy Forum (H2EF) 2025, taking place from May 13 to 14 at Hilton Hotel here. “Scheduled on the second day of the forum, the workshop will run from 3:00

Kaul Mukah concert unites cultures in powerful celebration of diversity

MUKAH: The closing night of Kaul Mukah 2025 struck more than just musical notes; it struck a chord of unity that echoed far beyond the Tapak Kaul grounds. At the heart of the vibrant ‘Konsert Malam Perpaduan’, organised by Yayasan Perpaduan Sarawak (YPS), was a powerful message: unity through diversity.

EV dealers, owners advised to voluntarily adopt ePlate standards

KUCHING: All electric vehicle (EV) dealers and owners in the state are advised to ensure that their number plates comply with the specifications under the ePlate initiative of the Road Transport Department (RTD), even though the policy is currently not mandatory. Transport Minister, Datuk Seri Lee Kim Shin, said this

Curtin, RECODA ink MOU to stimulate sustainable economic growth

MIRI: The Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between Curtin University Malaysia and the Regional Corridor Development Authority (RECODA) demonstrates its commitment towards working hand-in-hand to stimulate further economy growth. RECODA Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Datuk Ismawi Ismuni, said it will also strengthen entrepreneurship and innovation across Sarawak. “Curtin University Malaysia is

Kota Sentosa market’s public toilets need urgent repairs

KUCHING: A routine market visit turned into a call for urgent repairs as Kota Sentosa assemblyman, Wilfred Yap Yau Sin, inspected the public toilets at the Kota Sentosa Seventh Mile Market here following mounting feedback from hawkers and visitors. Yap, accompanied by officers from the Padawan Municipal Council (PMC), Penghulu

Bayong Water Treatment Plant Phase 2B upgrade completed

SARIKEI: The Phase 2B upgrading project of the Bayong Water Treatment Plant here has now been completed. This RM68.4-million project, fully funded by the Sarawak government, is highly significant as it increases the plant’s capacity from 70 million litres per day to 100 million litres per day. Utility and Telecommunication

Agricultural road projects progressing steadily in Bumbok, Tematu

KUCHING: Agricultural road projects in Kampung Bumbok and Kampung Tematu are progressing steadily under efforts to enhance rural infrastructure and support local agricultural activities. Funded through the Agriculture Facilitation Fund (AFF) for the Batu Kitang constituency, the project aims to ease the movement of agricultural produce while improving accessibility for

CENTEXS-AWS collaboration aims to build Sarawak’s digital future

KUCHING: The Centre for Technical Excellence (CENTEXS) is strengthening its collaboration with Amazon Web Services (AWS) to help Sarawak realise its vision of becoming a leading force in artificial intelligence (AI) by 2027. This expanded initiative builds on the success of the CENTEXS 2024 AI training programme, which certified 32

AWS drawn by S’wak’s growing economy

KUCHING: Amazon Web Services (AWS) is investing in the public sector  in Sarawak because of the state’s growing economy. AWS’ regional managing director for worldwide public sector in ASEAN, Eric Conrad said that the company was attracted by the state’s bold vision that had been spelt out in the Sarawak