Sarawak taps into Australia’s prestigious sports facilities
KUCHING: Sarawak is accelerating its ambition to become the national sports powerhouse through a strategic study visit to Australia. The visit is aimed at gathering insights for the development of the Sarawak High Performance Centre, which is expected to be fully completed by 2026 under the 12th Malaysia Plan (RMK-12). Leading the delegation is Sarawak’s […]
Powerful waves hit Australian coast, at least six dead
SYDNEY, Australia: A fisherman died after being swept off rocks in Australia today, the latest in a spate of drowning deaths that have marred the Easter weekend. At least six people have drowned across Australia since Friday as unusually large waves hit the coast. New South Wales (NSW) Police said today that paramedics were unable to […]
Island evacuates as cyclone strengthens off Australia’s northeast coast
SYDNEY: Residents and tourists on an island off Australia’s northeast coast will begin evacuating to the mainland due to a threat posed by a cyclone, reported Xinhua. The Bureau of Meteorology (BoM) said on Thursday that tropical cyclone has reached category three strength and was continuing to move slowly in the Coral Sea off the […]
Bushfire threatens Aussie towns
SYDNEY: Residents of several communities in Western Australia (WA) have been told it was too late to leave as a major bushfire continued to burn nearby, reported Xinhua. The WA Department of Fire and Emergency Services (DFES) on Friday morning issued an emergency warning to residents of the small coastal town of Cervantes, 170 kilometres […]
Telecoms providers begin shutdown of Australia’s last 3G networks
CANBERRA: Telecommunications providers have begun shutting down the last of Australia’s active 3G mobile networks, reported Xinhua. Telstra and Optus, Australia’s two largest telecommunications companies, on Monday began turning off their 3G networks after Vodafone did so in December 2023. Australia’s mobile network operators have been preparing for the 3G shutdown since 2019, but the […]
Australian High Commissioner visits Borneo Cultures Museum
KUCHING: The Australian High Commissioner to Malaysia, Danielle Heinecke, visited the Borneo Cultures Museum, here on today (July 16). During her visit, she toured various exhibits that showcase the rich cultural heritage of Borneo and engaged with museum staff. The visit highlighted the deep-rooted and enduring relationship between Australia and Malaysia, demonstrating the strong ties […]
Premier to share views in Australia, Hong Kong
KUCHING: Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg will share his views on the future of energy in Australia and Hong Kong. Abang Johari, who has been actively sharing Sarawak’s hydrogen agenda in various international forums following invitations, highlighted the state’s significant progress in adopting renewable energy. “Australia has invited me to speak […]
Minister leads state delegation to Australia
AUSTRALIA: Education, Innovation and Talent Development Minister Datuk Seri Roland Sagah Wee Inn recently led a Sarawak delegation to SynGenis, a biotechnology company in Bentley, Australia. SynGenis is known as a leader in nucleic acid synthesis and oligonucleotide manufacturing. The discussion between the delegation and the company centred on potential partnership to produce oligonucleotides for […]
Malaysia lifts ban on cattle, buffalo imports from Australia
PUTRAJAYA: Malaysia has lifted the temporary suspension on the imports of live cattle and buffalo from Australia effective immediately, said the Department of Veterinary Services (DVS). In a statement today, it said the decision was based on the comprehensive investigation report shared by Australia’s Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (DAFF), after conducting two technical […]
Australia to bolster defence capabilities with Tomahawk missiles
SYDNEY: The Australian government on Monday announced the purchase of more than 200 Tomahawk cruise missiles from the US for the Royal Australian Navy, for approximately Australian $1.3 billion (US$83 million), reported German news agency (dpa). Australia will be only one of three nations to have the 1,500 kilometre range missiles, along with the United […]
