Saturday, 31 January 2026

Author: Sarah Hafizah Chandra

AirBorneo enhances regional connectivity

KUCHING: Sarawak is enhancing regional connectivity across Borneo and ASEAN through the operation of AirBorneo. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said the development of Tanjung Embang Airport, together with existing airports in the state, supports the growth of an integrated aerospace ecosystem encompassing smart digital airports,

Sarawak adopts people-first approach

KUCHING: Sarawak is taking a people-first approach to aerospace and new space development, placing emphasis on talent, institutions and systems as the foundation for building a sustainable ecosystem. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said Sarawak is building long-term capability step by step, grounded in education, sound

Sarawak evaluating full spectrum of space technologies: Premier

KUCHING:  Sarawak’s approach to space is practical and mission driven with a focus on satellite technology, data utilisation and downstream applications. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said this focus supports forest and assets management, agriculture, disaster preparedness and maritime monitoring while delivering tangible benefits to the

Sarawak evaluating full spectrum of space technologies: Premier

KUCHING:  Sarawak’s approach to space is practical and mission driven with a focus on satellite technology, data utilisation and downstream applications. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said this focus supports forest and assets management, agriculture, disaster preparedness and maritime monitoring while delivering tangible benefits to the

SFC outlines execution-driven focus in GM’s 2026 address

MIRI: Sarawak Forestry Corporation (SFC) has reiterated its commitment to strengthening execution and delivery outcomes in 2026, in line with the Post Covid-19 Development Strategy (PCDS) 2030. The emphasis was highlighted during the 2026 General Manager’s Address held at the SFC Miri regional office on Monday (Jan 26). The address

Experts to share insights into child growth at NMSC’s public health forum

BY SARAH HAFIZAH CHANDRA KUCHING: Normah Medical Specialist Centre (NMSC) will be organising a free Public Health Forum focusing on early childhood development, featuring two expert-led sessions aimed at parents, caregivers and members of the public interested in child growth and wellbeing. Scheduled for Saturday (Jan 31) the forum will

A life in the kitchen: Chef’s story beyond the stove

FOR Chef Abang Abdul Rahman, the kitchen has never been just about cooking. It is where long hours test patience, pressure reveals character, and simple dishes quietly create moments of comfort. With 35 years in the industry, his journey from a young apprentice at Hilton Kuala Lumpur to his current

Baby steps in Jakarta

Jakarta is close — a short flight, familiar food, and a city many of us have passed through without much thought. But for our little family, it marked a quiet milestone, becoming the destination for Rafael’s first overseas trip and our first real glimpse into what travelling looks like now

Women rising, grounded by quiet strength

THAT night at the town hall, as Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg spoke about women rising on merit across Sarawak, I found myself listening with two very different ears – one as a journalist, and the other as a mother. As a journalist, I heard the

Abang Johari marks milestone without his lifelong companion

KUCHING: As Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg marked his ninth anniversary at the helm of Sarawak’s administration, the milestone carried a deeper and more personal meaning this year — one shaped by absence. Speaking during the townhall session on Tuesday night (Jan 13), Abang Johari shared a