Dynamic hub for research centres

BY NOOR SYAHHIRA HADY & GABRIEL LIHAN SAMARAHAN: The Samarahan Division has the potential to be a dynamic hub for research centres that will benefit society as a whole. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has agreed to the construction of a cancer centre here, […]

Ministry takes over highland station management

MIRI: The Integrated Highland Agriculture Station (IHAS) in Long Banga in Ulu Baram is now under the management of the Ministry of Agriculture Modernisation, Native Land and Regional Development. Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah who flew to Long Banga yesterday handed over the RM30.8 million station to the ministry’s Deputy Minister Martin Micheal Ben. […]

Melaka can be culture, heritage research centre for Southeast Asia

MELAKA: Melaka has the potential to be a research centre for culture and heritage for Southeast Asia by bringing together experts in this field, said Melaka Historic City Council (MBMB) Mayor Datuk Zainal Abu. He said Melaka needs to establish this cultural heritage research centre as a platform to represent an international urban cultural attraction. “In terms of preservation and conservation approach, we […]

Timely move on the development of Infectious disease research centre

KUCHING: The proposed research centre on infectious diseases which will be set up near the Bio-Industrial Park in Kota Samarahan is a timely move by the state government. Demak Laut assemblyman Dr Hazland Abang Hipni said the establishment of the research centre would not only make Sarawak a leader in infectious diseases research in Southeast […]

Vaccine development research centre mulled

KUALA NERUS: The Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation (Mosti) is seriously discussing the importance of setting up a vaccine development research centre, to enable the country to manufacture its own vaccines. Deputy Minister Ahmad Amzad Hashim said the setting up of the centre was seen as crucial to deal with the spread of Covid-19 or any other infection or […]