THE Sarawak government aims to achieve one million hectares by 2025 for totally protected areas (TPAs). Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Awang Tengah Ali Hasan said currently, 874,000 hectares have been gazetted. “Additionally, Sarawak has gazetted 1.2 million hectares of marine areas as TPA, bringing the total TPAs in Sarawak to
SARAWAK needs at least 1,000 qualified veterinarians, including animal scientists and para veterinarians, by 2030. Minister for Food Industry, Commodity and Regional Development (M-FICORD), Datuk Seri Dr Stephen Rundi Utom said that to address the critical shortage of veterinarians in Sarawak, the establishment of the School of Veterinary Medicine in
KUCHING: Bandar Kuching MP Dr Kelvin Yii Lee Wuen has contributed RM135,526 to SK St Mary to upgrade the school’s facilities and provide better support for its students and staff. The funds will partly be used to replace worn-out classroom furniture, including desks and chairs, to create a more comfortable
SARAWAK requires at least 1,000 qualified veterinarians, including animal scientists and para-veterinarians, by 2030. Minister for Food Industry, Commodity, and Regional Development (M-FICORD), Datuk Seri Dr Stephen Rundi Utom, said that to address the critical shortage of veterinarians in Sarawak, the establishment of School of Veterinary Medicine in Semenggok has
A PADDY infrastructure development programme is expected to lead to the implementation of five planting seasons within two years in Sarawak. The state government effort aims to modernise paddy cultivation via farm mechanisation in new and existing paddy areas with the ultimate objective of halting any further decline in the
KUCHING: Sarawak’s transition towards renewable energy and its focus on sustainable geoengineering reflect the state’s dedication to safeguarding and enhancing natural resources for future generations. Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Awang Tengah Ali Hasan said this in a speech delivered by Deputy Minister of Energy and Environmental Sustainability Datuk Dr. Hazland
KUCHING: National Unity Minister Datuk Aaron Ago Dagang said Persatuan Alumni Universiti Putra Malaysia Sarawak (PAUPMS) has what it takes to make a meaningful contribution to the state. He based his confidence in the fact that the association comprised members from various disciplines, including professionals. “There are also retirees with
FACILITIES being planned at the Centre for Technology Excellence Sarawak (CENTEXS) Lundu, including hangars, simulators, and practical training spaces, are crucial for attracting industry collaborations and providing a real-world training environment over the longer term. Deputy Minister of Education, Innovation and Talent Development Datuk Dr Annuar Rapaee said state-of-the-art facilities
THE Sarawak government has been urged to build a university in Bintulu that would allow local youth to pursue higher education and specialised courses locally. Johnny Pang (GPS-Tanjong Batu) said that this would reduce the need for future students to move away from home to access quality education aligned with
THE role of Petroleum Sarawak Berhad (PETROS) as the single gas aggregator will streamline operations, attract strategic investments and boost state revenue, while also supporting the vision of the Sarawak Gas Roadmap. Johnny Pang (GPS-Tanjong Batu) said that with the PETROS leading in this capacity, Sarawak stood poised to become