Tuesday, 16 December 2025

Author: Noor Syahhira Hady

Abu Dhabi-based MASDAR keen to invest in Sarawak

KUCHING: Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company PJSC, widely known as MASDAR is eyeing to invest in developing green energy, particularly on solar energy in the state. In revealing this, Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said the state government has identified an area in Murum to generate

State-level Gawai open house attract thousands

KUCHING: Thousands flocked to Borneo Convention Centre Kuching (BCCK) here today to take part in the Gawai Dayak open house celebration. Starting at 10am, Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas and his wife, as well as other Dayak leaders, welcomed and greeted guests by the door. Visitors of various

GPS has never wavered in its commitment  to rural development: Uggah

KUCHING: The Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) government will continue to develop the rural areas to narrow the development gap between the urban and rural areas. Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas pointed out that Premier Datuk Patingi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg has allocated very substantial funding to

RM1 million for AI training

KUCHING: The Federal Government has allocated RM1 million to the BERNAMA Excellence Training Centre. Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said the funds were given for courses and training in Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology for media practitioners. In addition, Anwar announced another RM1 million allocation for the Tabung Kasih@Hawana initiative

Move to ensure dynamic, inclusive and ethical media landscape

KUCHING: The Sarawak government is committed in supporting media professionals to ensure that the media landscape in Sarawak remains dynamic, inclusive and ethical. Deputy Minister in the Premier’s Department (Corporate Affairs, Information and UKAS) Datuk Abdullah Saidol said the emergence of internet, social media, mobile devices and digital platforms while

Unbroken: A daunting journey with cancer

MIDDLE school often symbolises youth and endless possibilities, filled with after-school activities, late-night study sessions, and the anticipation of school holidays. Yet for Daniel Kueh, a 15-year-old boy from Kuching, these carefree days were unreachable due to his life-altering cancer diagnosis. Kueh, only 14 at the time of his diagnosis,

Bidayuh cultural experience awaits Gawai revellers

KUCHING: Everyone is invited to join the Kampung Ta-ee Gawai 2024 celebration on the first day of Gawai. Centred at Balu Tuda, the village head’s house, at Kilometre 6 of Baki-Riih Road, accessible via the new Baki Bazaar on Mile 32 of the Kuching-Serian Road, the celebration will offer an

Satellite tech may replace towers

KUCHING: Communication satellite technology may soon provide an alternative to traditional methods of delivering communication services, according to the Minister of Communication, Fahmi Fadzil. “This new technology is interesting and, if commercialised, could connect remote areas to communication networks without the need for telecommunications towers,” he told a press conference

Federal govt to launch WhatsApp Chatbot to combat fake news

KUCHING: The federal government is set to introduce a WhatsApp Chatbot for users to verify the authenticity of shared news in a bid to address the spread of unverified information and fake news on WhatsApp. Communication Minister Fahmi Fadzil said the initiative aims to combat the dissemination of misinformation through

Enhancing connectivity and user experience in rural areas

KUCHING: The signing of the Sarawak Multimedia Authority Rural Telecommunication (SMART) 600 Multi Operator Core Network (MOCN) agreement will enhance connectivity and the overall user experience in rural areas in Sarawak. Utilities and Telecommunications Minister Datuk Seri Julaihi Narawi said to achieve a high income economy for both the state