Author: Amyra Varkisa

Bold leap into P2G2P technology

SELANGAU: Sarawak will explore new potential energy sources by adopting power-to-gas-to-power (P2G2P) technology under its green energy agenda. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said P2G2P is a new theory about electricity where hydropower can be split to produce gas—oxygen and hydrogen. “The hydrogen (gas) can be

Aiming to become coffee producer

SELANGAU: The town is poised to emerge as a producer of coffee in addition to oil palm and other agricultural produce. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg, has announced that a study on coffee Deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) will be conducted to ensure favorable weather conditions for coffee

Pan Borneo Highway: Rethink on Selangau entry point

SELANGAU: A new entry point from the Pan Borneo Highway to the town of Selangau is on order to ensure it does not lose out economically. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg who took note of the problem wants the Sarawak Public Works Department (PWD) to come

UTS’ zero-fee foundation programme to help produce skilled workforce

SIBU: The initiative by University of Technology Sarawak (UTS) to offer a zero-fee foundation programme supports Sarawak’s plans to offer free tertiary education to all Sarawakian students by 2026, said vice-chancellor Professor Datuk Dr Khairuddin Abdul Hamid. The zero-fee foundation programme actually started two years ago. “This initiative aligns with

Street Cafe opens at UTS campus

SIBU: Students of University of Technology Sarawak (UTS) will get to enjoy a better dining experience with the opening of a new cafe called the UTS Street Cafe. Located within UTS, the cafe was officially opened on Sunday (Dec 17) by Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg

Maintain Sarawak’s global standing, Premier urges graduates

SIBU: University of Technology Sarawak (UTS) graduates have been urged to uphold the state’s green economy and sustainability achievements. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said Sarawak is fortunate as it is not within the category of countries that emit carbon but, rather, Sarawak is the ‘lung’

Free tertiary education for 25,000 students from 2026

SIBU: The state government will provide free tertiary education to over 25,000 prospective students in all state-owned universities and higher learning institutions starting from 2026. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg made the announcement at the 8th convocation of University of Technology Sarawak (UTS) here on Sunday.

UTS aims for global recognition, unveils strategic plan

SIBU: The University of Technology Sarawak (UTS) is gearing up to ascend as a global technical university, says Professor Datuk Dr Khairuddin Abdul Hamid. The UTS Vice-Chancellor said that they have recently developed and documented their own UTS Strategic Plan 2024-2030 that articulated the university’s strategic direction to meet the

Federal govt encourages children-centric events

SIBU: The federal government strongly encourages and welcomes the participation of all parties in organising programme in collaboration with the government to enhance the well-being of children, said Alice Lau. The Deputy Speaker of the Dewan Rakyat said that the contributions or assistance are not limited to financial or material

5,000 Nangka residents to undergo health screening

SIBU: A total of 5,000 individuals in Nangka constituency will undergo health screening under Basic Kidney Screening Programme, a pioneering project to detect chronic kidney disease (CKD) patients using technology. According to Deputy Minister of Education, Innovation, and Talent Development Datuk Dr Annuar Rapaee, the programme is being organised by