Author: Nura V Lorna

Sarawak’s IainWithEyes Studios making waves in film industry

WHO would have thought that a budding film and TV production company from Sarawak would be making waves alongside some of Malaysia’s most renowned film producers at the 33rd Malaysia Film Festival (FFM33)? Nominated for the Best Short Film category, IainWithEyes Studios has successfully brought their short film ‘Kumang’ to

Sarawak to build advanced petrochemical plant

KUCHING: Sarawak is set to establish a state-of-the-art petrochemical plant through a collaboration with one of China’s Top 500 Private Enterprises. The proposal for the project was discussed during a meeting between the Chinese company and a Sarawak government delegation led by Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Awang Tengah Ali Hasan.

Innovative tech-driven approach to farming

LUNDU: Sarawak has embarked on an ambitious agricultural transformation with the launch of its first Metropolitan Food Cluster (MFC), aiming to boost food security and promote export-quality produce. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg stated that this pioneering initiative integrates advanced farming technologies to maximize production efficiency

Sarawak plays crucial role in national resilience: Premier

KUCHING: Sarawak continues to play a vital role in Malaysia’s resilience, bolstered by allocations from the Malaysia Madani Budget 2025, which earmarked RM5.9 billion for development in the region. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said these funds would support key projects in infrastructure, energy, and education,

Opportunity for Sarawak with Malaysia helming Asean

KUCHING: Sarawak has the opportunity to showcase its strengths on a regional platform as Malaysia prepares to assume the role of Asean chairman in 2025. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg expressed confidence that Sarawak’s contributions to renewable energy, digital transformation, and sustainable agriculture will reinforce Malaysia’s

Sarawak to inject RM100 billion into state’s economy

KUCHING: Sarawak is set to invest RM100 billion into its economy from 2025 to 2030, a major step forward in the state’s Post-COVID-19 Development Strategy (PCDS) 2030. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said this injection includes major infrastructure projects such as a deep seaport in Kuching

Partnerships crucial for inclusive devt: Premier

KUCHING: Achieving the ambitious goals of the 2025 Sarawak Budget requires more than just government efforts, said Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg. He stressed that partnerships involving the public sector, private enterprises, and civil society are important in driving innovation, investments and inclusive development. Such collaborations,

RM300m Limbang Specialist Hospital set for completion by 2030

LIMBANG: The RM300 million Limbang Major Specialist Hospital project is slated for completion within the next five years, promising to elevate healthcare standards in the constituency. Food Industry, Commodity, and Regional Development Deputy Minister Datuk Dr Abdul Rahman Ismail said the Sarawak government has approved the project, which will feature

Fadillah receives lifetime achievement award from World Muslim Leadership Forum

KUALA LUMPUR: Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof has been honoured with the Lifetime Achievement Award for Distinguished Islamic Leadership by the World Muslim Leadership Forum (WMLF). The award was presented to him by WMLF chairman Datuk Seri Mohamed Iqbal Rawther and President of the KSI Strategic Institute for

Italian govt backs Sarawak’s decarbonisation efforts

KUCHING: The Italian government has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting Sarawak’s decarbonisation efforts, strengthening ties in sustainable development. Italy’s Ambassador to Malaysia Dr Massimo Rustico said that Sarawak is an important state with immense potential under the visionary leadership of Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg. He