Author: Natasha Jee

Turning S’wak into an investment hub

SINGAPORE: Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg has ambitious plans to ramp up infrastructure development in Sarawak and turn it into an investment hub for green energy and emerging technologies by 2030, according to news reports by Singaporean daily, The Straits Times. In a recent interview, he

Premier wants a stable federal government

SINGAPORE: Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) chairman Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg wants a stable federal government but remained tight-lipped on which side GPS would back at the next general election, according to reports by Singaporean daily, The Straits Times. The Premier said that while the recent wins

It’s time to catch up with science, technology

KUCHING: The establishment of the Sarawak Science Centre (SSC) is one of the state government’s efforts to bring Sarawak up to speed with the rest of the world in science and technology. According to Minister of Education, Innovation and Talent Development Datuk Roland Sagah Wee Inn, science and technology have

Sagah and Science Centre Singapore delegation discuss several matters

KUCHING: Minister for Education, Innovation and Talent Development Datuk Roland Sagah Wee Inn received a courtesy call from the Science Centre Singapore on yesterday. According to a Sarawak Public Communications Unit report, the Singaporean delegation was headed by its chief executive officer Dr Lim Tit Meng. The visit was to

Raya cheer for 100 at event

SARIKEI: The Sarikei Division Social Welfare Department has brought cheer to some 100 people during the ‘Sejambak Kasih Hari Raya 2022’ Programme held here recently. Handed over as Raya gifts to recipients were cash and hampers. According to Sarawak Public Communication Unit (UKAS) in a news report, the donation handover

ASPIRASI waits for discussion with DAP

KUCHING: Sarawak People’s Aspiration Party (ASPIRASI) is looking forward to discussing with Democratic Action Party (DAP) Sarawak to form a united opposition front in facing the 15th General Election (GE 15). They are waiting for DAP Sarawak to invite them for further discussion on the matter, said party president Lina

Authorities seize cash, body parts of protected wildlife

KUCHING: The Sarawak Forestry Corporation (SFC) confiscated several body parts of protected wildlife in Ulu Sungai Melatai, Baleh, estimated to be worth around RM54,000. “The parts included hornbill feathers and pangolin scales. Money was also seized,” SFC said on social media on Monday. Nine foreigners were arrested and taken to

Opposition collaboration in sight

KUCHING: The proposed meeting between Democratic Action Party (DAP) Sarawak and Parti Sarawak Bersatu (PSB) for a united opposition front during the 15th general election is a good sign of opposition collaboration in the state. Parti Bansa Dayak Sarawak Baru (PBDSB) president Bobby William said that instead of fighting each

Sarawak needs extra Paxlovid doses in case need arises

KUCHING: Sarawak is procuring more of Pfizer’s Paxlovid antiviral drug as it is expected that the state will need an extra 3,800 doses until August this year. Deputy Premier Datuk Seri Dr Sim Kui Hian said  medical experts in the state had predicted that an additional amount of the said

922 arrivals at Tebedu ICQS Complex 

KUCHING: A total of 922 arrivals had been recorded at the Tebedu Immigration, Customs, Quarantine and Security (ICQS) Complex as of April 22. Serian MP Datuk Seri Richard Riot Jaem said about 44 per cent of the arrivals came to the state to seek medical services. “I have come to