Pastry buff takes long road to baking
KUCHING: A producer, baker, son, friend and boyfriend who has set his sights on opening his own pastry restaurant one day. This is the story of Peniel Jeshurun whose six foot tattooed frame accentuated by nose and ear piercings is beguiling, to put it mildly. But behind the rugged exterior is a soft-hearted man with a […]
Pressing need to improve production and market access to develop state’s agriculture says Premier
KUCHING: There are two pertinent issues that must be overcome in developing and positioning Sarawak’s agriculture sector for the state’s overall economic development. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg stated that the two issues are production and market access which need to be addressed in efforts to increase productivity and quality. He […]
Sri Aman paddy cultivation to boost rice production in Sarawak
KUCHING: Sri Aman has been identified as an area for paddy cultivation to boost rice production in Sarawak and improve the country’s rice self-sufficiency (SSL). Premier Sarawak Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said in order to develop the paddy fields, the state needs a big allocation. “We need a lot of money […]
Australia begins production of Oxford-developed Covid-19 vaccine
SYDNEY: Australia commenced locally manufacturing a Covid-19 vaccine candidate developed by the University of Oxford from Monday, with roughly 30 million doses planned to be made, reported Xinhua news agency. Despite still undergoing clinical trials, the vaccine, which was co-developed by pharmaceutical company AstraZeneca, is considered one of the more promising vaccines globally. Australian biotech […]
