Friday, 19 December 2025

Author: Nura V Lorna

Vehicle emission enforcement efforts stepped up

KUCHING: A total of 3,441 vehicle inspections has been carried out by the Sarawak Department of Environment (DOE) as of October this year to ensure all vehicles comply with emission standards set under environmental regulations. Sarawak DOE Director, John Rampai, said the operations resulted in 45 compound offers issued to

Details of Free Tertiary Education Scheme on Dec 18

PREMIER Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg is expected to announce full details of the Free Tertiary Education Scheme (FTES) on Dec 18. Education, Innovation and Talent Development Minister Datuk Seri Roland Sagah Wee Inn said 64 courses have been approved under FTES across four Sarawak-owned institutions of

State leading in national tree-planting campaign

SARAWAK recorded the highest achievement in the national tree-planting campaign after planting 55 million trees as of Oct 31, exceeding the original target of 35 million set for the state. Deputy Urban Planning, Land Administration and Environment Minister Datuk Len Talif Salleh said the accomplishment reflected Sarawak’s strong implementation of

Air quality monitoring stations for Kanowit and Belaga

THE Natural Resources and Environment Board (NREB) added two new air quality monitoring stations in Kanowit and Belaga to expand air quality monitoring coverage. Urban Planning, Land Administration and Environment Deputy Minister Datuk Len Talif Salleh said the expansion complemented the five existing stations in Lundu, Tebedu, Lubok Antu, Bario

Sarawak to have more industrial parks, including in Sibu

THE International Trade, Industry and Investment Ministry is constructing five additional industrial parks in Kuching, Sibu and Bintulu to complement the existing network of industrial zones across Sarawak. Deputy Minister Datuk Dr Malcolm Mussen Lamoh said the expansion covered a total development area of 417 acres. He said six industrial

Sarawak attracts foreign and domestic investments worth RM105.9 bln

SARAWAK attracted RM105.9 billion in total investment between 2021 and the third quarter of 2025, the State Legislative Assembly (DUN) was told today. Deputy International Trade, Industry and Investment Minister Datuk Dr Malcolm Mussen Lamoh said domestic investment accounted for RM68.4 billion or 64.5 per cent of the total, while

Hydrogen-powered catamaran via green-energy apps unveiled

DALAT: Sarawak has introduced hydrogen innovation into its small-craft maritime sector with the unveiling of a five-metre hydrogen-powered catamaran at the Centre of Technical Excellence Sarawak (CENTEXS) Dalat Campus launching ceremony today. CENTEXS Chairman, Tan Sri Datuk Amar Mohamad Morshidi Abdul Ghani, said the vessel, named Puteri Dalat, operated using

CENTEXS Dalat first to offer caregiver training in the state

DALAT: Centre of Technical Excellence Sarawak (CENTEXS) Dalat Campus has become the first training centre in the state to combine elderly care and palliative care under a single, structured programme to develop professional caregivers who are skilled, empathetic and ethically trained. Women, Childhood and Community Well-being Development Minister, Datuk Seri

DeepSAR progresses with real-time translation engine

DALAT: Sarawak has advanced its language technology efforts with DeepSAR, a locally developed AI model that provides real-time multilingual translation and uses local data to improve digital communication with global audiences. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said Sarawak Information Systems Sdn Bhd (SAINS) had enabled the

New path charted in Sarawak with first-in-Malaysia environmental laws

DALAT: Sarawak has become the first state in Malaysia to enforce green building practices through the Building (Amendment) Bill 2025, in line with the state government’s commitment to environmental sustainability. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said the new requirement for all buildings to comply with the