Saturday, 6 December 2025

Author: Nurin Patra

SDEC leads digital integration for Kota Petra Green Technology Park

KUCHING: Sarawak Digital Economy Corporation will play a central role in integrating digital infrastructure and ensuring the upcoming Kota Petra Green Technology Park (KPGTP) is equipped with advanced digital solutions. Sarawak Digital Economy Corporation (SDEC) Bhd’s Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Datuk Sudarnoto Osman, said the township, centred around a 3,000-acre

Prudent AI integration holds immense potential to bridge digital gaps

KUCHING: Sarawak Digital Economy Corporation (SDEC) sees artificial intelligence (AI) as a transformative capability that can optimise governance, personalise citizen services, enhance productivity, and drive sustainable development. Sarawak Digital Economy Corporation (SDEC) Bhd’s Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Datuk Sudarnoto Osman, said that while the transformative capabilities of AI are undeniable,

Urgent need to upskill and reskill to prepare workforce

KUCHING: Sarawak reaffirmed its commitment to enhancing talent development and strengthening industry-academia partnerships through the Industry Connect @ Sarawak 2025 collaboration with Talent Corporation Malaysia Berhad (TalentCorp). Minister of Education, Innovation and Talent Development Datuk Seri Roland Sagah said the commitment reflects the urgent need for upskilling and reskilling to

TalentCorp allocates RM1m grant to support Sarawak SMEs

KUCHING: Talent Corporation Malaysia Berhad (TalentCorp) will channel RM1 million under its Industrial Training Matching Grant Initiative for Small and Medium Enterprises (LiKES) to Sarawak SMEs, said group chief executive officer (CEO) Thomas Mathew. He said that this innitiative will support at least 700 internship placements across 400 companies, helping

Sarawak, TalentCorp align to future-proof workforce

KUCHING: Sarawak is stepping up efforts to prepare its workforce for future jobs through the Industry Connect @ Sarawak 2025 programme, organised in collaboration with Talent Corporation Malaysia Berhad (TalentCorp). Minister of Education, Innovation and Talent Development Datuk Seri Roland Sagah Wee Inn said this reflects the urgent need for

AZAM Sarawak finalist in JCI award

KUCHING: Angkatan Zaman Mansang Sarawak (AZAM Sarawak) has been recognised as one of the Top 30 finalists at the 2025 Junior Chamber International (JCI) Malaysia Sustainable Development Award (SDA) under Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 4: Quality Education. AZAM Sarawak chief executive officer (CEO) Ali Suhaili said the recognition marks an

Regenerative Medicine: Healing Beyond Traditional Boundaries

Regenerative medicine represents one of the most promising frontiers in modern healthcare. It focuses on repairing, replacing, and restoring damaged cells, tissues, and organs by combining the body’s natural healing processes with advanced innovations such as stem cell therapy and lab-grown tissue engineering. Former Health Director-General Tan Sri Datuk Seri

Malaysia shifts focus to chronic diseases

KUCHING: Following the COVID-19 pandemic, Malaysia is shifting its healthcare focus from infectious to non-communicable diseases (NCDs), as statistics reveal that one in six adults lives with diabetes and one in three suffers from hypertension. Former Health Director-General, Tan Sri Datuk Seri Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah, stated that the greatest

Roads closed for Kuching International Cat Festival

KUCHING: Several roads in the city will be closed in conjunction with the Kuching International Cat Festival 2025 at Kuching Waterfront from Sept 26 to 28, including for a rehearsal and the main event at Kuching Waterfront. Kuching District Police Traffic Investigation and Enforcement Division chief DSP Victor Ripon said

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International feline glamour comes to Kuching Waterfront Sept 26-28

KUCHING: The Kuching International Cat Festival 2025 will be headlined by the World Cat Show and a vibrant Cat Parade, showcasing international feline glamour while celebrating Kuching as the “City of Cats.” Kuching North City Commission (DBKU) director Ramzi Abdillah announced the festival will be held from Sept 26 to