Author: Sarah Hafizah Chandra

GPS stays out of state elections

KUCHING: Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) will not be involved in any state election campaigns taking place in six states in Peninsular Malaysia. The party’s Chief Whip, Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof, said that GPS is committed to focusing solely on matters concerning the interests of the people in Sarawak. “Our priority

Bintulu Port: MA63 panel to confer with Anwar

KUCHING: The Malaysia Agreement 1963 (MA63) Technical Committee will hold a follow-up meeting with Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim on returning Bintulu Port to the state government which plans to establish a single port entity. Deputy Prime Minister and Chairman of the MA63 Technical Committee, Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof

Int’l touring exhibitions elevate reputation of Museum

KUCHING: The Sarawak Museum Department has been commended for their success in bringing the renowned international touring exhibition, Museum of the Moon, to the state. Minister of Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah said the Museum of the Moon has toured all over the

Sarawak right choice for Shape the World Summit, says co-host TSG Group

KUCHING:  It’s very timely and appropriate that Sarawak was chosen as the venue for the 2023 edition of the Shape the World Summit, said Datuk Chris Chung. The TSG group chief executive officer said the summit has been held in Singapore and all over the region since 2005. He said

Kota Samarahan site of largest renewable energy data centre park

KUCHING: A Sarawak-Singapore consortium – FutureData Sdn Bhd – formed by the TSG Group, will develop the largest renewable energy 200MW data centre park in Kota Samarahan. TSG Group chief executive officer Datuk Chris Chung said the establishment of the new company is to position Sarawak as an innovative integrated

Sarawak aims for fully zero-emission public transport by 2023

KUCHING: Sarawak plans to completely transform its public transportation system, particularly in Kuching city, by opting for zero-emission vehicles powered by hydrogen and electricity by the year 2030. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said the move is aimed at making Kuching a clean city, free from

We’re ready to work with others to tackle global climate crisis: Abang Jo

KUCHING:  Sarawak is prepared to share its comparative advantage in natural resources with others to mitigate and provide solutions to the global climate crisis. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said Sarawak is blessed with abundance of natural resources which the state leverages on to produce green

Agencies take part in tree-planting campaign to green up Sarawak

KUCHING:  The Sarawak Biodiversity Centre (SBC) is playing its role of greening up the state by collaborating with the Forest Department Sarawak (FDS) on a tree-planting campaign at the Sabal Forest Reserve. The effort is part of SBC’s 25th anniversary celebration series of events. FDS said the collaborative programme is

Ministry aims to resolve ‘K’ indicator issue by August

KUCHING: The Women, Early Childhood, and Community Wellbeing Development Ministry is aiming to resolve the issue of the ‘K’ indicator on identification cards for adopted children by August this year. Its minister Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah said that the ‘K’ indicator for adopted children is currently determined based on the