Author: Goh Pei Pei

JPJ to monitor traffic rule compliance during CNY

KUCHING: Sarawak Road Transport Department (JPJ) will intensify its efforts during the Chinese New Year (CNY) period to increase awareness and compliance of traffic rules and regulations among motorists. Stampin MP Chong Chieng Jen said this was to ensure the safety of road users during the festive season, especially considering

Building quality, affordable homes using IBS

KUCHING: Sarawak government has invested RM29 million to set up an Industrialised Building System (IBS) factory to produce materials for the construction of quality and affordable houses.  Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari said the factory would produce quality components for houses, commercial buildings as well as infrastructure projects,

New IBS factory in Demak Laut set to transform Sarawak’s construction sector

KUCHING: The newly launched Industrialised Building System (IBS) factory at Demak Laut here is capable of producing a maximum of 500 housing units annually. Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Awang Tengah Ali Hasan said the factory operations commenced in September last year, with a focus on producing essential building components such

New water plant to support city growth

KUCHING: The Sarawak government will be constructing a new water plant in Landeh to boost the production capacity of the water supply throughout the city and nearby districts. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said this was to meet the rising demand from both industries and the

Maa’had Tahfiz building in Lawas nears completion, confirms Awang Tengah

LAWAS: The construction of the Maa’had Tahfiz building in Lawas is expected to be completed by mid-December 2024. Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Awang Tengah Ali Hasan said the building is currently at 83 per cent completion. “The progress has reached 83 per cent and is expected to be completed in

Local firm brings cheer to cancer support group

KUCHING: A local company made the celebration of World Cancer Day all the more more meaningful for the Sarawak Pink Ribbon Support Group Association here on Sunday. Timuran Kembangan, a waste management company in Sarawak donated food items to the association as part of its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiatives.

I don’t know, says Premier on Taib controversy

KUCHING: Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg  steered clear of claims that ailing former head of state Tun Pehin Sri Abdul Taib Mahmud had been removed from hospital against doctors’ advice. “I don’t know…,” he told reporters who had sought his reaction after the 8th Convocation of

CENTEXS forges strategic collaborations in Eighth Convocation Ceremony

KUCHING: Centre for Excellence Technology Sarawak (CENTEXS) exchanged several Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) during its eighth convocation ceremony held at Centexs Santubong today (Feb 5). During the ceremony, CENTEXS has exchanged MOU documents with YS Group (University Technology Sarawak; i-CATS University College; Kolej Laila Taib; and YS Internal Education Sdn

CENTEXS honours 1,827 at 8th graduation

KUCHING: Smiles spread across the faces of 1,827 graduates as they received their scrolls at the Centre for Excellence Technology Sarawak (CENTEXS) Eighth Convocation Ceremony. The four-day ceremony, held from February 5 to 8 at the Multipurpose Hall, CENTEXS, was officiated by Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun

Acquisition of Affin Bank almost done

KUCHING: The Sarawak government is in the process of acquiring a significant stake to secure a block holder position in Affin Bank Sdn Bhd. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said that the negotiations for acquiring stakes in the commercial bank will be finalised in the next