KOTA SAMARAHAN: The Sarawak government will study the mechanism to extend the RM15,000 annual financial assistance for students from low-income families to those pursuing studies at public universities across the country. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said the assistance will initially be channelled to students enrolled
KOTA SAMARAHAN: Four economic frontiers have been identified to propel Sarawak’s goal of becoming a developed state by 2035. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said the frontiers, namely renewable energy; gas and petrochemical industry; carbon capture, utilisation, and storage (CCUS); and semiconductor and technology, would drive
KOTA SAMARAHAN: Middle Eastern investors have expressed strong interest in Sarawak’s renewable energy sector, particularly in developing floating solar projects at its major hydroelectric dams. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said the growing interest reflects global confidence in Sarawak’s leadership in the renewable energy field. He
KUCHING: Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Dr Sim Kui Hian wants a coordinated effort to prevent any repeat of the recent fire involving piles of used tyres at a factory along Mile 9, Jalan Indah Ria here. He said the issue requires close cooperation between the local councils and the Natural
KUCHING: Borneo Medical Centre (BMC) has introduced advanced, world-class cancer treatment and diagnostic technologies to Borneo. It is the first private hospital to offer the Halcyon Radiotherapy System and the Gallium-68 Prostate Specific Membrane Antigen (PSMA) PET/CT Scan Service. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said the
SERIAN: Majlis Amanah Rakyat (MARA) remains committed to empowering Sarawak Bumiputera women entrepreneurs, with 114 of them receiving business financing amounting to RM9 million this year. MARA Council Member, Siti Ajar Yasin, said the agency had allocated RM33 million for Sarawak entrepreneurs this year, targeting 1,156 participants through business financing,
KOTA SAMARAHAN: The MediRover and MediDoc initiatives by CelcomDigi Bhd (CelcomDigi) and Universiti Malaysia Sarawak Teaching Hospital (HPUNIMAS) are strengthening Sarawak’s healthcare access through 5G-powered telemedicine. Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Amar Fadillah Yusof said both innovations addressed the longstanding challenges of delivering healthcare to Sarawak’s vast and remote regions. He
KOTA SAMARAHAN: Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Amar Fadillah Yusof called for stronger coordination among ministries and agencies to strengthen Malaysia’s digital healthcare development and prevent overlapping initiatives. He said ministries such as Health, Digital and Communications must work closely with relevant departments and universities to align efforts in expanding telemedicine
KUCHING: Their Royal Highnesses, the Sultan of Pahang Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri’ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah and the Tengku Ampuan of Pahang, Tunku Azizah Aminah Maimunah Iskandariah, were reunited with their adopted daughter, Missclyen Roland, on the first day of their official four-day visit to Sarawak. The reunion took place at Commons
KOTA SAMARAHAN: The fusion of traditional art and artificial intelligence (AI) takes centre stage at the Exhibition of Creativity, Innovation, Technology and Research in the Arts (eCITRA) 2025 at Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (UNIMAS). Themed ‘Duality: Between the Physical and Virtual Worlds’, this year’s exhibition explores how creative expression continues to