EU Ambassador and delegation test ride ART vehicle in Sarawak

KUCHING: European Union (EU) Ambassador to Malaysia Michalis Rokas and his delegation embarked on a test ride aboard the prototype unit of the Autonomous Rapid Transit (ART) hydrogen vehicle following a visit to Sarawak Economic Development Corporation (SEDC) on Thursday (Oct 12). SEDC chairman Tan Sri Datuk Amar Abdul Aziz Hussain and Sarawak Metro Sdn […]

New hotel to boost Marudi’s economy

MIRI: The construction of Marudi’s new landmark, a three-star accommodation will definitely transform the town once it is completed in 2026, says Sarawak Economic Development Corporation (SEDC) general manager Datuk Abdul Hadi Abdul Kadir. “It will be one of the crucial pillars of the transformation of Marudi town to increase economic activity and diversify its […]

Smooth ride leaves media bowled over

BY JAMES WONG & ELEAZAR BARRICK PETER KUCHING: The second stage of the Proof of Concept (POC) test for the Autonomous Rapid Transit (ART) Hydrogen Vehicle (H2V) has received praise for its impressive performance and potential impact on Sarawak’s transport system. As this public transport transformation undergoes its first-time testing with the public, specifically media […]

ART prototype arrived in Sarawak today

KUCHING: Sarawak moves a step closer towards its drive to modernise the public transportation system with the arrival of the prototype unit of the Autonomous Rapid Transit (ART) today (August 5). The hydrogen-powered ART arrived at Senari Terminal on board the vessel HF Spirit and berthed at around 8am, after the vessel set sail from Shanghai […]

Gentari partners Sarawak Energy, SEDC Energy to drive state’s clean energy growth

KUALA LUMPUR: Sarawak is surging ahead of the rest of the country in its clean energy programme. The latest move saw Gentari Sdn Bhd (Gentari), a clean energy solutions provider, signing two agreements with Sarawak Energy Berhad (SEB) and SEDC Energy Sdn Bhd (SEDC Energy) respectively to explore potential opportunities to collaborate in developing and […]

Australian imported cattle available for Hari Raya Korban

KUCHING: A total of 450 high quality cattle imported from Australia are ready for sale in an auction for the upcoming Hari Raya Korban celebration Deputy Minister of Food Industry, Commodity and Regional Development Martin Ben said that the cattle sold were in the weight category of 500kg to 600kg with an attractive price. The […]

SEDC Energy to scale up algae nursery

KUCHING: The state government, through SEDC Energy, will scale up the cultivation of algae nursery to 1,000 acres in Bintulu. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said that currently, only a one-acre nursery is available here. “SEDC Energy will develop another nursery, scaling up to 1000 acres in Bintulu. This means 1,000 […]

Petchem Industrial Park to be state’s premier petrochemical industries hub 

THE Petchem Industrial Park in Tanjung Kidurong, Bintulu is set to become Sarawak’s premier hub for petrochemical industries, with an estimated investment of RM4.5 billion so far. International Trade, Industry, and Investment (MINTRED) Deputy Minister Datuk Malcolm Mussen Lamoh said the estimated figure does not include the potential investment on the use of methanol for […]

Premier visits SEDC chief for Raya

KUCHING: Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg continued his open house visits on the eighth day of Hari Raya. Abang Johari took the opportunity to visit the Hari Raya open house of Sarawak Economic Development Corporation (SEDC) chairman Tan Sri Datuk Amar Abdul Aziz Dato Hussain at his residence on Saturday (Apr […]

Sarawak Metro, SEDC Energy distribute bubur lambuk

KUCHING: Sarawak Metro Sdn Bhd (Sarawak Metro) teamed up with Sarawak Economic Development Corporation (SEDC) Energy to bring festive cheer to patrons at the Petroleum Sarawak (Petros) Multifuel Refuelling Station. The two organisations distributed bubur lambuk, a porridge dish that is commonly shared during the fasting month, as a gesture of goodwill and community spirit […]