Author: Ma Chee Seng

Investing in chip design talent

KUCHING: Sarawak’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) stands to benefit from the new train-the-trainers initiative, which is geared towards fostering talent in the semiconductor and chip design industry. Sarawak Microelectronics Design’s (SMD) Chief Executive Officer, Shariman Jamil, pointed out that the rise in global technology has created new business opportunities, heightening

Driver rescued from entrapment

BINTULU: A male driver became trapped in his van following an accident in the early hours of this morning. The Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba) reported receiving a distress call at 5.52 am about the incident, which occurred near My Destiny Road towards Bintulu Port. Responding swiftly, a rescue team

Six teams clinch gold award in Beijing

KUCHING: Six teams from Sarawak clinched the Gold Award at the 48th International Convention on Quality Control Circle (ICQCC), held from Oct 30 to Nov 1 at the Beijing Yanqi Lake International Convention Centre. Sarawak Innovation and Transformation Unity said that the six teams are namely D’Isthmus, Sarawak Economic Development

Meradong residents heap praise on Sarikei MP for beneficial projects

SARIKEI: Residents extended their appreciation for Datuk Seri Huang Tiong Sii’s endeavours in fostering development in the Meradong area, addressing flood issues, and implementing diverse facilities that have proven beneficial to them. On Tuesday (Nov 7), the Sarikei Service Centre, in collaboration with the Sarikei Division of the Department of

Two CENTEXS programmes in the offing

KUCHING: Centre of Technical Excellence Sarawak (CENTEXS) will be adding two more programmes with the aim to tap into the USD1.9 trillion worth of opportunities in the semiconductor industry. CENTEXS chief executive officer (CEO) Datuk Syeed Mohd Hussien Wan Abdul Rahman said that the programmes are the certificate in analog

Programme to enhance talent devt

KUCHING: The upcoming launch of the Train-the-Trainer programme in semiconductor and chip design is part of Sarawak’s initiative to enhance talent development and strengthen the semiconductor industry, said Datuk Francis Harden Hollis. The Deputy Minister for Education, Innovation and Talent Development said the programme, to begin on November 14, aims

Swinburne Dragons make a splash in debut outing

KUCHING: University team Swinburne Dragons gave a credible account of themselves in their debut Sarawak International Dragon Boat Regatta outing here recently. One of their entries which went up against 59 other challengers from 20 countries managed to make it as far as the semifinals in the race while two

Justifiable case for redelineation, says former EC chief

KUCHING: Electoral boundaries in Sarawak need to be redrawn, considering factors such as development and the increase in the number of voters. “In this era, particularly during the current Premier’s tenure, substantial infrastructure transformation has occurred in Sarawak,” said former Election Commission state director Datuk Abang Roseli Abang Palengon Tuesday.

Women motorists injured as car lands in ditch

SIBU: Two women sustained injuries when their vehicle skidded into a ditch near Salim Stabau Bridge on November 7. The Sibu Fire and Rescue Department was alerted to the incident at 12:13 pm and promptly dispatched a team to the location. Upon reaching the site, they discovered that a Toyota

Voter enthusiasm was notably lacking in the recent Jepak State Assembly By-Election

KUCHING: Voter enthusiasm was notably lacking in the recent Jepak State Assembly By-Election, potentially playing a role in the diminished voter turnout. According to former Sarawak Election Commission (SPR) director Datuk Abang Roseli Abang Paleng, this lack of enthusiasm stemmed from voters viewing it as merely a By-Election in contrast