LUBOK ANTU: The Iban community of Batang Ai, supported by Sarawak Energy Berhad (SEB), has earned recognition in the Malaysia Book of Records for staging the longest non-stop Gendang Batang Ai performance. Utility (Sarawak Energy and Petros) Deputy Minister and SEB chairman Datuk Ibrahim Baki said the record achievement was
LUBOK ANTU: The Batang Ai Hydroelectric Power has contributed significantly to building local capacity and creating jobs since its commissioning 40 years ago. Utility and Telecommunication Minister Datuk Seri Julaihi Narawi said the project provided opportunities for Sarawakians to work as engineers, managers and technical staff. He added that the
LUBOK ANTU: Sarawak is attracting investor interest in large-scale solar projects across its major hydropower reservoirs, says Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg. He said negotiations are underway with potential investors for solar generation projects at Bakun, Murum, and eventually Baleh. “I cannot name the company yet,
LUBOK ANTU: Sarawak will prioritise the development of the Borneo Grid before contributing renewable energy to the wider ASEAN Power Grid. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said domestic needs must come first to ensure sufficient supply before electricity is exported. “ASEAN has asked us to contribute
LUBOK ANTU: The Sarawak government, through the Betong Division Development Agency (BDDA), will develop a mid-size hotel in Batang Ai to revitalise tourism in the area. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said the facility would revive Batang Ai’s appeal following the deterioration of the former Hilton
SERIAN: The Orang Ulu community here has grown into a more united and recognisable group over the years. Serian MP Datuk Seri Richard Riot Jaem said the Orang Ulu were once little known in the constituency, but the establishment of the association about 15 years ago had made them a
BARAM: A RM51 million water treatment and supply project in Tutoh, here is slated to be completed by next year, promising cleaner and more reliable access to water for rural communities here. Deputy Minister in the Sarawak Premier’s Department (Labour, Immigration and Project Monitoring) Datuk Gerawat Gala said the initiative
KUCHING: The Sarawak Business Federation (SBF) is urged to play a proactive role in tapping opportunities from growing investor interest in renewable energy projects. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said Sarawak has attracted strong interest in solar, hydrogen, and clean-gas–based ventures, including proposals from the Middle
KUCHING: Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg has greenlit RM20 million for the Sarawak Business Federation (SBF) to implement an apprenticeship programme aimed at upskilling small and medium enterprises (SMEs). He said the funding would allow SBF to adjust its existing initiative by linking SMEs with larger
CHINA: Sarawak and Yunnan have reinforced cultural relations through a heritage exchange visit involving 38 participants to Yunnan from September 23 to 27. The Sarawak delegation, led by Deputy State Secretary (Operations), Datuk Hii Chang Kee, included leaders from the Sarawak Chinese Association (SCA) and representatives from 12 multi-ethnic associations.