Wednesday, 25 March 2026

Author: Nura V Lorna

Saribas Bridge to be launched tomorrow, July 19

BETONG: The Batang Saribas 1 bridge will be officially launched tomorrow (July 19) by Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg, marking a major milestone for the people of the constituency. Ahead of the launch, local residents have expressed their appreciation to the Sarawak Government for delivering a

PPNS expo equips farmers, drives modern agriculture forward

KOTA SAMARAHAN: The PPNS Agriculture Mini Expo 2025 serves as a key platform to strengthen Sarawak’s agro-food sector while equipping farmers and young talents with tools for modern agricultural transformation. Food Industry, Commodity and Regional Development Minister, Datuk Seri Dr Stephen Rundi Utom, said such initiatives not only promote local

Sarawak strengthens food security with land gazettement

KOTA SAMARAHAN: The Sarawak Government is taking firm steps to safeguard food security by identifying and gazetting suitable land, specifically for paddy cultivation. Food Industry, Commodity and Regional Development Minister, Datuk Seri Dr Stephen Rundi Utom, said unlike oil palm, which already has a complete value and supply chain, the

BCCK 2 expected to be completed by Dec 2027

KUCHING: The Borneo Convention Centre Kuching 2 (BCCK 2) project is expected to be completed by the end of December 2027, earlier than its original target of March 31, 2028. Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas said the project would reinforce Kuching’s role as a regional hub for international

Malaysia eyes regional cooperation to reduce cost of HIV treatment

KUCHING: Malaysia is exploring regional cooperation to make antiretroviral (ARV) medicines more affordable for human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) patients. Deputy Health Minister, Datuk Lukanisman Awang Sauni, said access to these treatments should be viewed not as a luxury, but as a basic human right, especially as the cost of newer

Kuching tops HIV cases in Sarawak

KUCHING: Sarawak recorded 217 new Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) cases in 2024, translating to 8.62 cases per 100,000 people. Deputy Health Minister Datuk Lukanisman Awang Sauni said Kuching reported the highest percentage of new infections at 34.1 per cent, followed by Bintulu (16.5 per cent) and Miri (16.1 per cent).

Sarawak’s green vision shines at IEW 2025

KUCHING: The 6th International Energy Week (IEW) 2025 held at the Borneo Convention Centre Kuching (BCCK) is poised to generate an estimated USD 2.5 million in immediate business opportunities. Organising chairman Tan Sri Abdul Rahman Mamat said the projection reflects the scale of cross-border collaborations and commercial engagements sparked at

Mile 8 flyover set for 2026 tender

KUCHING: The proposed Mile 8 interchange, commonly referred to as a flyover by locals, is expected to be tendered in 2026 under the 13th Malaysia Plan (13MP), said Padawan Municipal Council (MPP) chairman Tan Kai. He said if construction could begin by early 2027, it would already be considered fast,

State willing to take risks in hydrogen push

KUCHING: Sarawak is prepared to absorb the high upfront cost of hydrogen development as part of its long-term strategy to lead in clean energy, said Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg. He said the state’s prototype hydrogen plant under Sarawak Energy Berhad (SEB) is expensive, but necessary

Sarawak open to exploring fusion energy

KUCHING: Sarawak is open to exploring fusion energy as a potential clean power source, provided that it is proven safe and economically viable. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said fusion energy, which involves hydrogen-based molecular reactions, could be the future of clean energy if current experiments