Author: Natasha Jee

Ensuring sustainable production of pepper

KUCHING: Technologies play a vital role in automating, and enhancing productivity and quality of commodities from planting to the marketplace. In stating this, Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof said for instance, pepper being one of the key commodities of Sarawak is well known for its superior qualities worldwide

Focus on R&D to boost rubber production – Fadillah

KUCHING: For Malaysia’s rubber industry to regain its former glory in terms of rubber production, the solution lies in embracing mechanisation and automation. Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof said Malaysia was once the top producer of rubber in the world, but presently it holds the eighth position in the

Sarawak needs more border posts to deter illegals

KUCHING: To strengthen security and prevent ‘tikus’ (illegal immigrants) from entering, the Sarawak government wants the number of border posts to be upgraded and increased within the state. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said the state is ready to work with the federal government to develop

State govt looks at 3D printers for construction industry

KUCHING: The Sarawak government is exploring new technology such as the use of giant construction 3D printers as alternative methods to build houses and complexes. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said the state wants to have a new approach for the building industry. “I have sent

Medan is Ancom’s independent, non-executive director

KUCHING: Sarawak’s corporate figure, Datuk Mohammad Medan Abdullah, has been appointed as an independent and non-executive director of Ancom Logistics Berhad.  According to a report by MarketScreener.com, a leading financial news website, the 64-year-old who was the former chief executive officer (CEO) of the Bintulu Port Holdings Group was appointed to

More Raspberry Pi devices to be supplied to schools

KUCHING: The Sarawak government through the Ministry of Education, Innovation and Talent Development (MEITD) will supply more units of Raspberry Pi devices to primary schools. Its Minister Datuk Roland Sagah said his ministry is working on a mechanism to provide the additional units. “Since 2021, the ministry has provided over

LCDA donates to orphans, less fortunate groups

KUCHING: A contribution totalling RM10,100 was presented to 101 orphans and individuals with disabilities from 13 villages within the Darul Hana project area here. The ‘Sumbangan Hari Raya’ donation by Land Custody and Development Authority (LCDA) was presented by Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg and his

Aviation delegation calls on Premier

KUCHING: Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg received a courtesy call from Malaysia Aviation Group (MAG) at his office in Wisma Bapa Malaysia on Tuesday (Apr 11). The courtesy visit was led by MAG Airline Business chief executive officer (CEO) Ahmad Luqman Mohd Azmi. Ahmad Luqman said

DUN to sit on May 15 to 24

KUCHING: The first meeting of the second session of the 19th Sarawak State Legislative Assembly’s (DUN) will be held on May 15 to 24. According to an official letter to members of the DUN which was sighted by New Sarawak Tribune, the DUN sitting will be declared open by Head

Lulie to head Malaysian Peat Society for another term

KUCHING: Datuk Dr Lulie Melling has been re-elected as the president of the Malaysian Peat Society (MPS) for the 2023-2025 term. She was re-elected during the 13th annual general meeting (AGM) of the Malaysian Peat Society (MPS) on April 8. Dr Lulie will be assisted by vice president David Chia