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Premier leads delegation to Poland for Central European energy forums

KUCHING: Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg is spearheading a delegation to Poland, marking a significant step in the state’s engagement with Central European energy initiatives. The delegation, alongside Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Awang Tengah Ali Hasan and Sarawak State Secretary Datuk Amar Mohamad Abu Bakar Marzuki,

Sarawak-UK partnership drives semiconductor innovation

KUCHING: Sarawak’s collaborations with the United Kingdom’s (UK’s) industry leaders in compound semiconductor development are poised to drive innovation. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said these collaborations will drive innovations to increase the capability of microchips in powering new technologies and applications. He noted the semiconductor

Raghad asserts right to stay in Malaysia

KUCHING: Toh Puan Datuk Patinggi Raghad Kurdi Taib, the wife of the late Tun Pehin Sri Abdul Taib Mahmud, reaffirmed her commitment to stay in Malaysia while asserting her rights.  Currently residing in Kuala Lumpur, Raghad is observing her Iddah period, a time of mourning and reflection following her husband’s

MET Malaysia to conduct tsunami early warning test

MIRI: The Meteorological Department Malaysia (MET Malaysia) will conduct a scheduled testing of the National Tsunami Early Warning System (SAATNM) siren at Pantai Luak Bay Esplanade from 11 am to 1 pm on Tuesday (April 23). Local residents are advised not to panic upon hearing the siren, as it is

Temporary partial road closure until May 23

MIRI: The Public Works Department (PWD) Sarawak has announced a temporary partial road closure spanning from the Miri airport junction to the Puchong roundabout (1/79A). This closure is instated to facilitate ongoing road repair works in the area. According to an official announcement on the Sarawak PWD Facebook page, the

Easier now for families to visit graves

LUNDU: The completion of the project for the upgrading of the cemetery road in Kampung Sungai Cina here marks a significant milestone. Minister of Women, Family and Community Development Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri said this vital initiative addressed the longstanding issue of the unpaved road. She added that the road

SGH named among Malaysia’s top hospitals in global ranking

KUCHING: Sarawak General Hospital (SGH) has been recognised as one of the country’s top hospitals in the prestigious World’s Best Hospitals 2024 ranking. This year, for the first time, Malaysia joins the roster alongside other nations like Chile, the United States, Western Europe, and Australia in the ranking that encompasses

S-MM2H held up by delay in licence renewals

ASAJAYA: The federal government has been urged to approve the licence renewal of agencies involved in implementing the Sarawak-Malaysia My Second Home (S-MM2H) programme. Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts Minister Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah who made the call said licences for the companies involved have not been

Biggest boulevard to take shape in Kota Samarahan

ASAJAYA: Kota Samarahan is set to have the biggest boulevard in Sarawak, aimed at hosting large-scale events. Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts Minister Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah said the proposed boulevard has received approval for development and is awaiting the tender process for project contractors. Spanning approximately

Nancy on funds for opposition MPs: It’s a matter of time

LUNDU: The Opposition needs to stick to the unity government’s directives on allocations for opposition MPs, says Women, Family and Community Development Minister Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri. She said while there may be general discussions within the cabinet, only those directly involved in the negotiations are privy to the specifics.