KUCHING: Malaysia’s plan to align its plant variety laws with the International Union for the Protection of New Varieties of Plants (UPOV 91) could affect Sarawak’s indigenous seed systems and traditional farming practices. Friends of the Earth Malaysia (SAM) and the Malaysia Food Sovereignty Forum (FKMM) said the federal government’s
KUCHING: Sarawak’s growing visibility on major international platforms reflected rising global confidence in the state’s leadership in renewable energy, sustainability and regional cooperation. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said Sarawak had been increasingly invited to share its perspectives with world leaders and industry experts. “Our participation
KUCHING: Sarawak is set to table its State Ownership Policy in the 2026 State Budget during the State Legislative Assembly (DUN) sitting beginning November 24. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said the policy would establish a clear framework for professionalising asset management and improving coordination. He
KUCHING: State and federal civil servants continue to provide an effective administrative backbone in carrying out government policies. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said their combined effort had enabled Sarawak to move its key initiatives forward, particularly in areas involving education, health, and digital transformation. He
KUCHING: Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg hinted that civil servants could expect favourable news in the coming week. He said he had “heard murmurs” about a bonus and would address the matter in the State Budget 2026. “Insya-Allah, I will announce this in the State Budget
KUCHING: Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg revealed that Japan’s Emperor Naruhito broke protocol to personally approach him during the conferment of the Order of the Rising Sun, Gold and Silver Star in Tokyo recently. He said the unexpected gesture was followed by the Emperor recounting several
KOTA SAMARAHAN: Sarawak sees a real opening for parliamentary seat expansion following the Prime Minister’s acknowledgement of the Malaysia Agreement 1963 (MA63) seat formula, says Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah. The Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts Minister said the Prime Minister’s remarks were encouraging, although any change to
KOTA SAMARAHAN: Phase One of the Samarahan Boulevard project has progressed smoothly, with Phase Two expected to begin next year. Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts Minister Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah said the boulevard, touted to be the largest in Sarawak, was being developed in stages and was
KOTA SAMARAHAN: The Samarahan Food and Cultural Festival 2025 (SFCF2025) will return from Nov 21 to 29, bringing together Samarahan’s rich food and cultural heritage in a 10-day showcase. Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts Minister Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah said the festival would feature traditional dishes and
MARUDI: A total of three million hectares of Native Customary Rights (NCR) land had been surveyed under Section 6 of the Sarawak Land Code as of September this year. Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas said the Land and Survey Department had also gazetted 2.3 million hectares from that