A gathering of Sarawak’s finest at Borneo Games 2025
KUCHING: Sarawak’s top track and field athletes are set to chase glory at the Borneo Games 2025, with veterans making long-awaited returns and rising stars eyeing personal bests. National sprinter Jonathan Nyepa, back at the Games after more than a decade, said he hopes to defend his 100m mark of 10.28 seconds while gunning for […]
Sarawak inks MoU with LSE on sustainability, human capital
LONDON: The Sarawak government has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) to boost collaboration in environmental sustainability, human capital development and global policy innovation. The agreement was formalised through a document exchange between State Secretary Datuk Amar Mohamad Abu Bakar Marzuki and LSE Professor of […]
Sarawak police incinerate RM1.5m worth of drugs, urine samples
SIBURAN: The Sarawak Narcotics Criminal Investigation Department (NCID) today (Sept 23) incinerated nearly RM1.5 million worth of illegal drugs and urine samples, closing the chapter on more than 11,000 completed cases statewide since 2017. Sarawak Police Commissioner Datuk Mancha Ata said the disposal involved 11,004 cases from 23 districts, with investigations and court proceedings concluded […]
National archer brings experience to Sarawak’s Borneo Games campaign
KUCHING: National archer Mohd Zullhannizam Mohamad Ali Bohan will don Sarawak colours at the Borneo Games 2025, bringing his experience and precision to the men’s barebow 50m event as the state looks to hit podium targets. When met at the Sarawak Archery Arena recently, Zullhannizam said preparations have been on track, with training structured and […]
Petrol stations in Sarawak ready for Budi95 rollout
KUCHING: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has announced that starting Sept 30, the price of RON95 petrol will be set at RM1.99 per litre, down from RM2.05, for all Malaysian citizens regardless of income level. Petrol stations in Sarawak say they are ready for the government’s Budi Madani RON95 (Budi95) fuel subsidy programme, which […]
Sarawak eyes medal haul in lawn bowls
KUCHING: Sarawak’s lawn bowls squad is eyeing four gold medals when they compete in the upcoming Borneo Games Kuching 2025, which runs from Sept 24 to 28. Team manager Nurul Asma Sani said the 12-member squad comprises a mix of seasoned and young athletes, with seven players from the Malaysia Games (SUKMA) 2026 squad and […]
Sarawak plans to upgrade and conserve lighthouse landmarks
MALACCA: Sarawak is looking to turn its centuries-old lighthouses into both maritime heritage landmarks and new draws for eco-tourism. Deputy Transport Minister Datuk Henry Harry Jinep led a ministerial delegation on a working visit to the Tanjung Tuan Lighthouse here to study its management and potential as a reference for Sarawak. According to a statement […]
Solar roadshow opens doors on opportunities in Sarawak
KUCHING: The Malaysian Photovoltaic and Sustainable Energy Industry Association (MPSEA) Solar Roadshow is a national platform for industry players across the solar value chain to explore opportunities available in Sarawak. Energy and Environmental Sustainability Deputy Minister Datuk Dr Hazland Abang Hipni said the event, held in the state for the first time, opened doors for […]
150 leaders to attend Sarawak corporate summit
KUCHING: Over 150 leaders from Sarawak’s public and private sectors are set to attend the Sarawak Corporate Leadership Summit 2025, which takes place from Oct 7 to 9 at Damai Lagoon Resort, Santubong. The event, themed “Future-Ready Governance: Catalysing Collaborative Leadership for Sarawak’s Next Leap”, is organised by the Sarawak Centre of Performance Excellence (SCOPE) […]
Sarawak, Singapore deepen trade ties ahead of Mega Fair 2025
KUCHING: Singapore remains a vital gateway for Sarawak to the world as the state deepens trade and investment ties with regional and international partners, says Deputy State Secretary (Operations) Datuk Hii Chang Kee. He said Sarawak views Singapore as more than just a trading partner, but as a hub for global trade, innovation, finance, and […]