Wednesday, 16 July 2025

Author: Sharifah Nong Jasima

Community rallies to support Batu Kawa school

KUCHING: After an eight-year hiatus, Sekolah Menengah Min Lit Batu Kawa held an overwhelmingly successful fundraising fair, thanks to community support which helped it surpass its fundraising target. The event, themed “United as One, Dreaming for the Future,” raised a total of RM136,259.50, exceeding the initially set RM100,000 goal by

RDAs meant to bring meaningful development to rural Sarawak

THE Sarawak Government has reaffirmed its commitment to narrowing the urban-rural development gap through a bottom-up, community-based approach facilitated by its regional development agencies (RDAs). Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas, who is also the Minister for Infrastructure and Port Development, stated that the government is committed to empowering

RM500 mil allocated for road infrastructure maintenance and upgrading

THE Sarawak Government remains focused on maintaining and upgrading road infrastructure across the state, with emphasis on quality, community needs, and resilience against natural disasters, says Deputy Premier who is also the Minister for Infrastructure and Port Development, Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas. During his winding-up speech at the State

Keteq.ai reinforces Sarawak’s semiconductor ambitions

THE unveiling of keteq.ai, the world’s first Edge AI Power Converter prototype developed by Anak Sarawak, is a major technological milestone and a significant step in Sarawak’s bold ambition to become a key player in the global semiconductor industry. Premier, Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg, announced that

Bottom-up approach by RDAs bridging urban-rural divide

THE Sarawak Government has committed a total of RM13.5 billion to nine regional development agencies (RDAs) to narrow the urban-rural development gap and accelerate infrastructure development across the state. According to Deputy Premier, who is also Second Minister of Finance and New Economy, Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas, the initiative

State government services fully online by 2030

ALL 1,106 government services in Sarawak will be made fully accessible online by 2030 as part of the state’s digital transformation agenda. Premier, Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg, in his winding-up speech at the State Legislative Assembly, said that this comprehensive digitalisation initiative is central to enhancing

Native land development initiatives get major boost

NEARLY RM626 million have been disbursed to Native Customary Rights (NCR) landowners for developing their lands under the Joint Venture Model. Minister for Food Industry, Commodity and Regional Development, Datuk Seri Dr Stephen Rundi Utom, said under the initiative, approximately 91,612 hectares of NCR lands had been developed through 46

Ministry welcomes turtle attraction, craft centre ideas

THE Ministry of Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts is open to supporting tourism-related proposals brought forward by state assemblymen, with several initiatives already under review. Minister Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah said this in response to a proposal raised during the State Legislative Assembly (DUN) sitting here. He

Sarawak targets growth in five key tourism sectors

SARAWAK is setting its sights on becoming a regional leader in various emerging tourism sub-sectors, with focused initiatives underway to boost health, educational, lake, border, and digital tourism. According to Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts Minister, Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah health tourism has emerged as a strong

Sarawak steps up global tourism drive

THE Sarawak government is intensifying its global tourism push through strategic initiatives spearheaded by the Ministry of Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts. This is being undertaken in collaboration with the Sarawak Tourism Board (STB), STATOS and STATOB. Minister Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah said his ministry is committed