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Over 60k hectares of FPMU certified

MIRI: A total of 66,873 hectares of Forest Plantation Management Unit (FPMU) have been certified under Malaysian Criteria and Indicators for Forest Management Certification (Forest Plantation) by Sirim QAS International to date, disclosed Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg. “I would like to take this opportunity to congratulate

Sarawak mulls forestry research hub

MIRI: The state government is looking at establishing a forestry research hub in collaboration with two local universities — Universiti Putra Malaysia Bintulu Campus and University College of Technology Sarawak (UCTS). “We propose that these two universities become a research hub for forestry in Sarawak as they have the expertise

Leverage on technology

MIRI: Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg has urged timber industry players to leverage on technology in forest plantation development as well as to improve timber product diversification and utilisation. He said that technology such as hyperspectral could be used to monitor the incidence of pest and disease

Development to continue under GPS

KOTA SAMARAHAN: Allocations for the development of Samarahan Division will continue to be provided as long as the mandate of the Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) state government is renewed by the people. Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg said the state government had allocated RM1.5 billion to the

State polls will depend on covid-19 situation

KOTA SAMARAHAN: The timing of the Sarawak state election will hinge on the Covid-19 circumstances and the readiness of the Election Commission (EC) to implement new norm practises. “Covid-19 will decide (when the state election is held) because the health of the people is more important than the election,” said

Shell desk reflects confidence in state government

KOTA SAMARAHAN: A Shell desk under the Chief Minister’s Office will be established to facilitate Shell Malaysia’s decision to move its operations office to Miri, drawing in its staff members from Kuala Lumpur and Kota Kinabalu. Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg said the desk would accommodate matters

Bridge reinforced to support water pipes

KOTA SAMARAHAN: The Batang Sadong Bridge is being reinforced in order to support the weight of rural water mains. Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg said that previous calculations did not take the pipes into consideration, and therefore the bridge must be strengthened. “Last time, the plan was

Academia meets broadcasting

KUCHING: Despite being new to the broadcasting industry, Dr Hamrila Abdul Latif (@Dr Aila Abdul Latif) has effectively risen to the challenge as a television host for TVS’ Visi programme. With her vast experience gained throughout her years and currently as a senior lecturer in the Faculty of Economics and

Computer labs for all primary schools

KUCHING: All 1,265 primary schools throughout Sarawak will be equipped with computer labs with the state government allocating RM12 million for the purpose for a period of three years. Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg said this was to support the federal government’s emphasis on science, technology, engineering

Move to copy Singapore-style Islamic school

KUCHING: The state government is studying to establish cooperation with Madrasah Aljunied Al-Islamiah, Singapore to develop international standard Islamic education here. Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg said this would be applied to the secondary school level to equip Sarawakians with knowledge of both the world and the