Author: Alexandra Lorna

Sarawak climate change centre to trailblaze carbon trading initiatives

KUCHING: Sarawak will establish its own climate change centre which will serve as a centralised hub to coordinate, manage and guide climate change and carbon trading initiatives. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said the carbon plan for Sarawak is a significant undertaking that requires a comprehensive

Sarawak to buy Marina building to serve as SRB’s head office

BAU: The Sarawak government will take over the Marina building operated by the Malaysian Marine Department in Kuching by purchasing the building to be used as the headquarters of the Sarawak Rivers Board (SRB). Deputy Transport Minister Datuk Henry Harry Jinep said it was one of the essences discussed when

Deputy minister: Everyone’s duty to realise environmental sustainability vision

SIBU: The participation of everyone is needed to achieve environmental sustainability in Sarawak, which is one of the three main pillars under the Post Covid-19 Development Strategy 2030 (PCDS 2030). Sarawak Deputy Minister for Public Health and Housing, Michael Tiang said this could be achieved by carrying out various educational

Cooperation important to speed up NCR process

LUNDU: Solid cooperation between the Dayak Bidayuh National Association (DBNA) and the Sarawak government is needed to speed up the process of land surveying for Native Customary Rights (NCR) lands in Bidayuh areas. The Sarawak Public Communication Unit (UKAS) quoted Opar assemblyman Billy Sujang as saying he was aware of

Sagah hands out grants for Opar activities

BAU: The Sarawak government has channelled grants totalling about RM1.995 million to implement various activities in the Opar constituency this year. According to the Sarawak Public Communication Unit (UKAS), the funds were presented by Minister of Education, Innovation and Talent Development, Datuk Roland Sagah at Kampung Stenggang town hall here,

Rubiah urges RISDA to find more young villagers to get involved in rubber industry

KUCHING: The Sarawak Rubber Industry Smallholders Development Authority (RISDA) has been urged to identify more young villagers that have interest, skills and determination to succeed in related industries. Deputy Minister of Rural and Regional Development Datuk Rubiah Wang said RISDA should identify more young local communities that have the interest

Education is an interminable experience

KUCHING: Education is not merely about getting straight A’s but a lifelong learning experience, said Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg. He said education provides students with the knowledge and opportunities to improve their quality of life and create a better world for themselves. “With the knowledge

Empowering the role of rural women

PADAWAN: The role of women in rural areas needs to be empowered in various fields as well as to uphold their dignity. According to Sarawak Public Communication Unit (UKAS) news report, Puncak Borneo MP Datuk Willie Mongin said his party would continue to work to help uphold the dignity of

TCS among state’s top business-based higher learning institutions – Premier

KUCHING: Technology College Sarawak (TCS) is one of the best business-based institutions of higher learning in Sarawak. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said the college boasts a high passing rate that has exceeded expectations. “And this is a stellar achievement that every TCS student and staff

Gamuda Land strengthens presence with purchase of 532-acre plot

KUCHING: Gamuda Land continues to strengthen its presence in northern Klang Valley with the strategic acquisition of a 532-acre parcel for RM360mil. The plot is located right next to its existing 810-acre Gamuda Gardens township. “Today, we see an overall average uptake of more than 90 per cent for all