Author: Jacintha Jolene

New age advances make it more challenging: Hasbi

LIMBANG: Technological advancements, while noble in essence, bring with them a host of challenges that call for a judicious response. Deputy Minister of Transport Datuk Hasbi Habibollah said much good can come out of using technology, like conveying information, preaching, imparting teachings, and more. However, he said there are also

Architectural students mull Kenyalang Park rejuvenation

KUCHING: Architectural students from four countries put their heads together to think of ways to rejuvenate the Kenyalang Park area here. The students from Thailand, Singapore, Indonesia and Malaysia were in town for the three-day the Live Design Discourse (LDD). It was organised by Pertubuhan Akitek Malaysia (PAM) in collaboration

Of making the invisible visible to understand science

KUCHING: Real World Visuals, a company based in United Kingdom is committed to help a wider audience have a better understanding of science through engaging data visualisation. Its chief executive officer, Antony Turner said the company has provided visualisation and animation for a whole range of science including for the

Sim: It’s about continuous gas supply at reasonable prices

KUCHING: The Sarawak government is committed to advocating for state autonomy in the gas distribution industry. Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Prof. Dr. Sim Kui Hian, said the passing of the Distribution of Gas (Amendment) Bill 2023 in November would benefit the people of Sarawak in terms of continuous gas supply

Go AI tech, Dr Sim tells his ministry

KUCHING: Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Dr Sim Kui Hian has urged his Ministry of Health, Public Housing and Local Government and agencies under its jurisdiction to make use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology in their work. He said the world is currently using and adapting to such technology. “I urge

Onus on new Cabinet to get momentum going

KUCHING: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim’s new Cabinet is expected to be result driven going forward so as to face challenges from next year onwards. Parti Rakyat Sarawak (PRS) Youth Chief Datuk Snowdan Lawan said the reshuffle announced on Tuesday was necessary as the momentum over the last one

Fadillah pledges commitment; give MA63 right of place

KUCHING: The Cabinet reshuffle announced by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim on Tuesday is not merely aimed at filling vacancies but a move to strengthen the Unity Government. Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof said that he believes the Prime Minister has carefully assessed the suitability of each

MBKS launches another SDG campaign to end hunger by 2030

KUCHING: Kuching South City Council (MBKS) launched the second sustainable development goals (SDG) campaign, with the theme zero hunger. MBKS mayor Datuk Wee Hong Seng said this is the second of such campaign following the first one launched last month. He said the council is continuously engaging with the community,

Malaysia eyes more traffic from China as anniversary nears

KUCHING: Malaysia is looking to improve flight connectivity between the country and China through Hainan Airlines’ 11 subsidiaries. Tourism, Arts and Culture Minister Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing said this includes connecting flights, direct flights and charter services, in order to maximise the business and tourism exchanges between the two

Please continue eBelia Rahmah initiative

KUCHING: The Unity Government is considering the continuation of the eBelia Rahmah programme, which assists youth aged 18 to 20. Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim recently said that any initiative by the government to help students and other youth would depend on the government’s financial capacity and expected revenue.