Sunday, 29 March 2026

Author: Nura V Lorna

Store chalks over RM550,000 in sales since June

KUCHING: The Kuching International Airport’s Sense of Malaysia retail store has recorded total sales of RM552,734.70 from its opening to March 2025, highlighting its role in promoting local entrepreneurs and heritage products. Centre for Technology Excellence Sarawak (CENTEXS) general manager Mohd Shahren Mohd Yusri described it as an impressive achievement

CENTEXS Commercial eyes promotional expansion to KLIA

KUCHING: CENTEXS Commercial is set to expand its efforts in promoting Sarawak heritage products to a wider market, with plans to establish a presence at Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) under the Sense of Malaysia retail store. Centre for Technology Excellence Sarawak (CENTEXS) general manager Mohd Shahren Mohd Yusri said

Spreading festive cheer with Ziarah Ramadan event

SEBUYAU: Utility and Telecommunication Minister Datuk Seri Julaihi Narawi led the Ziarah Ramadan and corporate social responsibility (CSR) programme at Masjid Darul Aman, Sebangan, spreading festive cheer to the local community. Organised in collaboration with the Sarawak Digital Economy Corporation (SDEC), the event saw the distribution of 100 food baskets

Ibrahim Baki’s appointment strategic move to enhance gas industry: Premier

BY NURA V LORNA KUCHING: Satok assemblyman Datuk Ibrahim Baki’s appointment as Deputy Minister for Utility (Sarawak Energy Berhad and PETROS) is a strategic move to strengthen Sarawak’s gas industry, says Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg. He said Ibrahim’s legal, corporate, and concessional expertise would be

Ibrahim Baki aims to drive Sarawak’s energy ambitions as deputy minister

KUCHING: Newly sworn-in Deputy Minister for Utility (Sarawak Energy Berhad and PETROS) Datuk Ibrahim Baki has pledged to contribute towards Sarawak’s energy ambitions. He said his focus will be on advancing the Sarawak Gas Roadmap and strengthening the state’s role in renewable energy. Ibrahim, who took his oath of office

Ibrahim Baki sworn in as deputy minister

KUCHING: Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) vice-president Datuk Ibrahim Baki was officially sworn in as Deputy Minister for Utility (Sarawak Energy Berhad and PETROS) today. The oath-taking ceremony was held before Sarawak Governor Tun Pehin Sri Dr Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar at the Astana, witnessed by Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan

New road to Kampung Jagoi Gunung a boon to Bung Jagoi tourism

BAU: A newly completed 400-meter access road to Kampung Jagoi Gunung is set to enhance connectivity for hikers and visitors to Bung Jagoi. The project, funded under the Rural Transformation Programme (RTP) with an allocation of RM140,000, aims to enhance accessibility and boost tourism in the area.  Transport Deputy Minister

Bypass planned for Serikin to ease traffic once ICQS is completed

BAU: A bypass will be constructed in Serikin to divert traffic away from the village once the Immigration, Customs, Quarantine, and Security Complex (ICQS) is completed in the next two years.  Deputy Minister of Transport Datuk Henry Harry Jinep said the Serikin ICQS project, set to be tendered this year,

Treated water access for 55 houses in Kampung Serikin

BAU: A total of 55 houses in Kampung Serikin now have treated water access after a 1.4-kilometer sub-main pipe was installed under the Rural Transformation Programme (RTP). Deputy Minister of Transport Datuk Henry Harry Jinep noted that the village, being large and densely populated, had many houses located far from