KUCHING: Sarawak aims to serve as a model for an Age-Friendly Region by fostering stronger collaboration among agencies to ensure senior citizens are valued and supported. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said the state is committed to developing inclusive policies that uplift all older Sarawakians regardless
KUCHING: Sarawak has set its sights on becoming a regional clean energy powerhouse, with plans to export renewable energy to Singapore and expand cross-border interconnections across Borneo. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said Singapore’s Energy Market Authority (EMA) had recently granted conditional approval for Sarawak to
SINGAPORE: The Sarawak–Singapore renewable energy export project is expected to commence in 2032 upon the completion of undersea transmission cables. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said that the project, which involves exporting one gigawatt of clean energy to Singapore, would be among the largest of its
SINGAPORE: Sarawak is taking strides to strengthen its position as a regional leader in sustainable energy by ensuring all its hydropower plants meet the Hydropower Sustainability Standard (HSS). Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg pointed out that the 2,520MW Bakun Hydroelectric Plant had recently received both HSS
BETONG: The Betong Public Works Department (PWD) has successfully completed 423 development projects, the highest number among all divisions in Sarawak. Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas, who is also Minister of Infrastructure and Port Development, said the achievement reflected the dedication and efficiency of PWD staff in realising
KUCHING: The Sarawak International Dragon Boat Regatta 2025 has set a new record with grand participation from 23 countries, the highest since its introduction. Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts Minister, Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah, said more than 2,000 paddlers from around the world are currently in Kuching
KUCHING: Sarawakians were reminded to safeguard the state’s tourism image by ensuring the safety and comfort of visitors. Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts Minister, Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah, said any untoward incident against visitors could undermine efforts to attract more travellers. He noted that Thailand is currently
KUCHING: The Borneo Cultures Museum (BCM) has secured international recognition after being listed in the Museum World Ranking (MWR), placing it among the world’s best museums. BCM is one of only three Malaysian museums to make the list, alongside the National Museum and the National Textile Museum. It currently ranks
KUCHING: The completion date for the Borneo Convention Centre Kuching II (BCCK II) has been revised to December 2027, earlier than the previously reported March 2028 target. Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas, who is also Second Minister for Finance and New Economy as well as Minister for Infrastructure
KUCHING: A Sarawakian is at the forefront of Malaysia’s latest milestone in the space industry with the successful launch of the country’s first Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) satellite, TerraX-1 (AIRSAT-03) on Oct 19. Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Dr Sim Kui Hian lauded founder and chairman of TerraXpace Sdn Bhd Datuk