KUCHING: Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Dr Sim Kui Hian has every reason to believe that the long-awaited Sarawak River bypass channel will finally see the light of day. His confidence stems from the fact that Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof is now in charge of Sarawak affairs. He
KOTA SAMARAHAN: Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas has urged the newly appointed contractor to expedite the completion of the proposed Sarawak Coastal Road Package D3C here. The RM106.97 million project encompasses a proposed 7-kilometre new single carriageway road along the Kuching Samarahan Trunk Road. With a new completion
PUTRAJAYA: The Sarawak Land and Survey Department (JTS) proudly took home the prestigious Gold Award at the recent Integrity, Governance and Anti-Corruption Awards (AIGA) 2023. Organised by the Malaysian Institute of Integrity (IIM), the ceremony, which was held at Putrajaya Corporation, saw the department honoured for its outstanding commitment to
PONTIANAK: Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (Unimas) and Universitas Tanjungpura (Untan) here have entered a partnership on joint research projects. Both universities have allocated RM308,000 to support collaborative research endeavours, with each institution contributing RM154,000. “I am pleased to approve RM154,000 for 14 research projects from Unimas to be matched with 14
KUCHING: Federal Tourism, Arts and Culture (Motac) Minister Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing has strongly criticised Umno Youth chief Dr Muhamad Akmal Sale for his divisive views on race and religion, cautioning that such rhetoric poses a threat to national unity. Tiong voiced his apprehension regarding what he termed as
KUCHING: The Sarawak Economic Development Corporation (SEDC) reaffirmed its commitment to bolstering the state’s economy through diverse development initiatives. Its chairman Tan Sri Datuk Amar Dr Abdul Aziz Husain said that SEDC will continue aiding the advancement of strategic sectors in Sarawak. “We will leverage our expertise and resources to
KUCHING: The Royal Malaysian Police (PDRM) in Sarawak is adopting a more assertive strategy to clamp down on crime. Sarawak Police Commissioner Datuk Mancha Ata has vowed to ramp up surveillance efforts to guarantee the safety and security of the public and strengthen border security. “Continuous monitoring and targeted operations
PUTRAJAYA: Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg held a meeting with Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) Members of Parliament and Senators during the Dewan Rakyat session on Thursday. They were briefed by the State Attorney General Datuk Saferi Ali on proposed amendments to the Federal Constitution regarding
KUCHING: The Associated Chinese Chambers of Commerce and Industry Sarawak (ACCCIS) has appealed for the Sarawak government’s support in integrating small and medium enterprises (SMEs) into high value industries. Its president Kong Chiong Ung stressed the critical need for local SMEs to integrate into high value added industries and global
KUCHING: Sarawak and China are making strides in technology collaboration, with a focus on cutting-edge projects. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg has lauded the partnership, specifically pointing to the world’s first hydrogen-powered autonomous rapid transit (ART) as a key achievement. “China’s robust economic growth is an
