Author: News Desk

State adopts innovative technology to produce hydrogen

BY ALEXANDRA LORNA & SARAH HAFIZAH CHANDRA KUCHING: Sarawak is adopting the methylcyclohexane (MCH) process from Japan as a new innovative way to produce hydrogen. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said this new process to produce hydrogen without cracking the ammonia at the power plant was

JKR urged to beef up efforts to resolve sick projects

MIRI: The state Public Works Department (JKR) has been urged to beef up its efforts in resolving the about 60 sick projects within the coming three years from now. Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah said this is his hope and Sarawak Premier Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg’s expectation.

No apologies for making most of life

By Alverdtekoster Anyap And Nura Valentiana WHO would have thought that one can be successful in acting while being a lawyer and a businesswoman, also studying at the same time? Dee Dee A’inee Peter is a 27-year-old lawyer turned actress who has already starred in many dramas and films after

Padawan police records fewer non-existent loan scam cases this year

PADAWAN: The district police headquarters (IPD) here recorded fewer non-existent loan scam cases this year compared to last year. From Jan 1 to Oct 16 this year, the police recorded a total of 17 cases involving losses amounting to RM600,000, compared to last year’s number of 36 cases involving RM430,000

Fun and informative day at HELP University’s signature event

KUCHING: More than 150 parents and students participated in the annual HELP University signature event, the Mini Psychology Convention, recently. According to the university on Monday (Oct 17), the event was held at Tunku Putra, HELP International School after a two-year absence due to the pandemic. Three student workshops featured

Over 100 people attend Saberkas entrepreneurship event

KUCHING: Sarawak National Youth Organisation or popularly known as Saberkas has grown exponentially since its establishment 50 years ago, says Jepak assemblyman Datuk Talib Zulpilip. Speaking at the JUMS Start Business event here on Saturday (Oct 15), he said under the current leadership of Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah,

GPS – a political watershed

KUCHING: The setting up of Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) was a momentous and historical moment in Sarawak’s political landscape. Political commentator Datuk Peter Minos pointed out that before GPS was established, Sarawak literally had neither voice nor say because it was controlled by the rules and whips of Barisan Nasional

Sarawakians urged to help GPS win all seats

KUCHING: Parti Rakyat Sarawak (PRS) deputy information chief Andy Lawrence has urged Sarawakians to give their full support to Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) so that it can win all its 31 parliamentary seats. “With that, we will become a formidable force to form the next federal government after the 15th

Eight items on price control list for Deepavali Festive Season

KUCHING: Eight items will be placed under the Deepavali Festive Season Maximum Price Scheme (SHMPP) 2022 which will come into effect starting Oct 20 until Oct 26. The Ministry of Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs in its statement yesterday (Oct 17) said the implementation period was for seven (7) days

Activities with different races to continue

KUCHING: The Miri Indian Association will continue to engage with different races through community activities. Its president Cr Karambir Singh said other communities in Miri were always involved in the programmes or activities organised by the association. “I would also like to thank the public for their strong support for