Maxis, Mardi explore modern agriculture
KUCHING: Maxis has teamed up with Malaysian Agricultural Research and Development Institute (MARDI) to collaborate and co-develop agricultural and agrifood based solutions. Both parties will leverage each other’s capabilities to integrate engineering and ICT in projects for a sustainable and competitive agricultural industry. A Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) was signed between Maxis and MARDI recently […]
State’s low carbon energy transition piques interest
KUCHING: Sarawak’s low carbon energy transition with renewable hydropower as the foundation continues to attract international interest. At the Singapore International Energy Week (SIEW) 2022 from Oct 25 – 28 Sarawak Energy participated in different sessions as part of the conversation on the global energy transition and its vital role in climate action. At a […]
I can’t survive without my handphone
My cell phone is my best friend. It’s my lifeline to the outside world. — Carrie Underwood, American singer, songwriter My friends, can you live without your handphone even for just a day? Recently, I accidentally left my handphone in the office after a hard day’s work. And I tell you, the next 11 hours […]
Ministry needs to understand challenges of rural schools
KUCHING: The federal Education Ministry must understand the issues faced by rural schools with various states before implementing across the board allocations for schools. In pointing this out, Balai Ringin assemblyman Datuk Snowdan Lawan said different rural schools had different challenges. “Firstly, the federal Education Ministry must understand the shortfalls of our rural schools such […]
ART project of Sarawak should not be stopped
By Yusuf Mustanir ART (Autonomous Rapid Transit) project is one of the many initiatives undertaken by the GPS government under the proactive and innovative leadership of Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Abang Openg, Unfortunately, there are some politicians who seem to turn the project into a political issue as the state election nears. […]
Nokia offers its technology to Malaysia’s 5g network deployment
KUALA LUMPUR: Finnish telecommunication service provider Nokia is offering its 5G technology that has been established globally to be deployed in Malaysia’s network rollout by year-end. Head of Southeast Asia Daniel Jaeger said with more than 200 5G commercial contracts and 60 5G networks that are live and running globally, Nokia intends to bring the […]
Sarawak mulls setting up airline
KUCHING: Sarawak is mulling the right approach to set up its own homegrown airline to improve connectivity with strategic locations such as Hong Kong, Korea, Japan and Australia and bring tourists to the state. “Maybe this airline will not be 100 percent government-owned but together with the private sector because airlines have to be private […]
Ferries still playing key connectivity role
ASAJAYA: The Sarawak government is serious in its efforts to implement connectivity development in the state. Assistant Infrastructure and Ports Development Minister Datuk Julaihi Narawi said ferries throughout the state played a key role in the matter. “Ferries as a whole are temporary solutions to connect places. Throughout the coastal roads, we need ferries on […]
Matu Daro residents await their bridge
MUKAH: While many people living along the state’s coastal roads are elated with Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari’s announcement Thursday on the resumption of construction works on several bridges statewide, residents of Matu and Daro districts here feel ‘cut off’ because their areas are yet to be connected by a bridge. The residents in […]
Connecting coastal areas
“It will also allow the local community to promote their produce and generate better income. This will directly change the mobilisation pattern of the community compared to 20 years ago.” “We are all aware that with the ferry services, the traffic became congested. However, with the bridges, the traffic will become smooth and the road […]
