Digitising urban development and natural resources for sustainability
KUCHING: Sarawak intends to explore the use of ESRI ArcGIS technologies for urban development planning and mapping of natural resources for a sustainable future. ESRI ArcGIS is a geographic information system (GIS) technology that provides tools to capture, view, edit, manage, analyse, and share data in the context of location. This was expressed by Deputy […]
Hydrology to aid water resource planning
KUCHING: A total of 21 new hydrological stations will be set up and 67 existing hydrological stations upgraded throughout Sarawak under the National Hydrological Network Programme. Minister of Housing, Local Government and Public Health Datuk Seri Dr Sim Kui Hian revealed that contract works costing RM8.97 million are currently ongoing and expected to be completed […]
Petronas inks MOUs with Abu Dhabi National Oil Co, Masdar
KUALA LUMPUR: Petroliam Nasional Bhd (Petronas) has signed two Memoranda of Understanding (MOU) with United Arab Emirates (UAE)-based Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (Adnoc) and Masdar to pursue collaborations across the energy value chain. The MOU with Adnoc spans the entire oil and gas value chain wherein Adnoc welcomes Petronas to seek opportunities to collaborate […]
State mulls James Shoal exploration
KUCHING: Sarawak is looking into the possibility of exploring James Shoal in Bintulu, which is believed to contain around 93 billion barrels worth of oil. Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg said that for the time being, studies may be conducted with regard to the resource potential of the area. “James Shoal is […]
Control over oil and gas resources vital for state
KUCHING: Sarawak’s complete control over its onshore oil and gas resources is of paramount importance to the state’s future, said Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) Youth deputy chief Miro Simuh. The issuance of mining leases to Sarawak’s own oil and gas company, Petroleum Sarawak Berhad (Petros) would not only benefit the state but also provide […]
Sufficient needs are fundamental for teachers
KUCHING: Sufficient needs —allocations and resources made available — for the implementation programme of teaching science and mathematics in English must be fundamental for the teachers. Sarawak Teachers’ Union (STU) president Macky Joseph said this as he was commenting on Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad’s announcement whereby English will once again be used as […]
