KUCHING: The upgrading works on the temporary diversion road along Jalan Batu Kitang and Jalan Haji Baki have already begun and are expected to be completed within a few days. Batu Kitang state assemblyman, Datuk Lo Khere Chiang, said the works were initiated following worsening traffic congestion caused by the
KUCHING: The Batu 7 to Bau stretch is set for a future four-lane carriageway aiming to improve capacity and safety on the increasingly congested road. Batu Kitang assemblyman Datuk Lo Khere Chiang said the upgrade is very important because the existing road is narrow and cannot accommodate the increasing volume
KUCHING: What began as a small, community-driven practice rooted in tradition has steadily evolved into a modern sustainable agribusiness with big ambitions. Si’et Mukah, a Sarawak-based sago worm producer, is forging a new path for this traditional delicacy by combining heritage knowledge with modern farming techniques and keeping the community
KUCHING: Malaysia is steadily emerging as a regional innovation hub in Southeast Asia, with entrepreneurs and small and medium enterprises (SMEs) playing a central role in shaping the future of ASEAN. Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Amar Fadillah Yusof said entrepreneurship is no longer optional but essential to Malaysia’s economic and
KUCHING: Construction of the TEGAS Lodge Sarawak (TLS) is set to begin in March this year. Tabung Ekonomi Gagasan Anak Sarawak (TEGAS) Chairman, Datuk Len Talif Salleh, said the RM72-million undertaking will serve as a key facility supporting the digital and innovation ecosystem. “In terms of progress, we are on
KUCHING: The proposal to increase parliamentary seats in Sarawak and Sabah must secure a two-third majority approval in Parliament. Deputy Prime Minister, Datuk Amar Fadillah Yusof, said the matter is still under discussion because it involves various aspects, including legal interpretation. “The main challenge for increasing these seats is that
KUCHING: National identity is not built by forcing people to abandon their mother tongue, but by making Bahasa Melayu (BM) a common ground respected by all, says Institut Pendidikan Guru (IPG) Kampus Tun Abdul Razak, Kota Samarahan Department of Malay Studies lecturer Nur Effariza Taib. Nur Effariza said BM is
KUCHING: Committed to a seamless travel experience, AirBorneo will continue enhancing its operational system functions while introducing initiatives for senior passengers at Kuching International Airport (KIA). Transport Minister Datuk Seri Lee Kim Shin said the airline plans to introduce online check-in facilities for flights using ATR aircraft as part of
KUCHING: Continuous improvements and upgrades are being carried out at Kuching International Airport (KIA) following public feedback to enhance passenger comfort, accessibility, and the overall travel experience. Transport Minister Datuk Seri Lee Kim Shin Lee said that over the past two to three years, he has chaired several meetings with
KUCHING: Bahasa Melayu (BM) is more than just a language, it is the soul of Malaysia, says Professor Dr Ambigapathy Pandian. The i-CATS University College (i-CATS) Centre of Knowledge Advancement and Languages (CeKAL) director stressed that in a multilingual society like Malaysia, the national language is essential to unite all