Thursday, 30 April 2026

Thursday, 30 April, 2026

11:34 AM

, Kuching, Sarawak

Author: Rintos Mail

Puncak Borneo MP committed to defending unity and mutual respect

KUCHING: Puncak Borneo Member of Parliament (MP), Datuk Willie Mongin, has reaffirmed his commitment to defending unity and mutual respect in Malaysia, stressing that he will stand up for any community that faces ridicule or discrimination over its faith or cultural practices. Speaking at a Che Hoe Khor Moral Uplifting

LEO satellite tech speeds up Sarawak’s vision for digital connectivity

KUCHING: Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite technology has the potential to be a key enabler of Sarawak’s vision to transform into a digitally connected, resilient, and high-income state by 2030. Deputy Dean of the Faculty of Aerospace Engineering at i-CATS University College Abdul Qaiyum Alidin said LEO satellite connectivity, if

DAP claim on free education expansion is misleading, says Puncak Borneo MP

KUCHING: Attempts by Democratic Action Party (DAP) Sarawak chairman Chong Chieng Jen to “claim credit” over the Premier’s statement on the possible extension of free tertiary education to public universities has been described as misleading and politically motivated. Puncak Borneo MP Datuk Willie Mongin said the Premier’s recent remarks were

Musi, Buso areas to undergo rapid development

BAU: Areas in Musi and Buso are expected to undergo rapid development upon the completion of the ongoing Musi–Buso road upgrading project, which will significantly improve connectivity and open up new economic opportunities for local communities. Deputy Minister for Transport (Rivers and Marine), Datuk Henry Harry Jinep, said the upgraded

RM4-million land compensation disbursed for Musi-Buso road upgrade

BAU: A total of RM4 million in land compensation has been paid to landowners affected by the Musi–Buso road upgrading project today (Jan 19), a step forward in the implementation of the infrastructure development aimed at improving connectivity and safety in the area. The first phase compensation was disbursed to

i-CATS enhances aerospace talent pipeline through CAAM-aligned aircraft maintenance pathway

KUCHING: i-CATS University College is working closely with industry partners and relevant agencies to develop a structured Aircraft Maintenance Technician (AMT) and Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (AME) training certification. The pathway is aligned with the standards of the Civil Aviation Authority of Malaysia (CAAM), as part of efforts to strengthen Sarawak’s

Serikin ICQS to transform Bau’s economy

KUCHING: Bau is set for a major economic shake-up in two years’ time when the Immigration, Customs, Quarantine and Security (ICQS) complex in Serikin is fully operational. The Serikin ICQS development is tipped to turn the once-sleepy border area into a bustling new business transit hub. Deputy Minister of Transport

Serikin ICQS set to transform Bau economy

KUCHING: Bau is set for a major economic shake-up in two years’ time when the Immigration, Customs, Quarantine and Security (ICQS) complex in Serikin is fully operational. The Serikin ICQS development is tipped to turn the once-sleepy border area into a bustling new business transit hub. Deputy Minister of Transport

Young Sarawakians urged to pursue aerospace engineering careers

KUCHING: Young Sarawakians have been encouraged to consider aerospace engineering as a future-oriented field offering strong career prospects, as Sarawak accelerates its transition towards high-technology and innovation-based industries. With aerospace emerging as a strategic sector under the state’s long-term development agenda, demand is expected to rise for skilled professionals in

Local communities to be made partners

KUCHING: Local communities are being positioned as equity partners under the new business model adopted for the Greater Bau development initiative, marking a shift towards inclusive and sustainable growth. Deputy Minister of Transport Datuk Henry Harry Jinep said the model ensures that the locals are no longer mere bystanders in