Author: Ma Chee Seng

Lending lifeline to octogenarian caring for autistic son

KUCHING: Hope Place calls upon the good samaritans of Sarawak to contribute to helping an octogenarian at Batu Kawa here to sustain living costs. It said at 82 years old, Philomena Jitern Mitah is the cornerstone of her family, caring for her autistic adult son, Moses, while also supporting her

Miri tops list of affordable year-end holiday destinations

KUALA LUMPUR: Renowned travel platform Agoda has named Miri, Sarawak, as the most budget-friendly destination in Malaysia for end-of-year holidays, with an average room rate of RM290 per night. The announcement comes as part of Agoda’s comprehensive analysis of the cheapest holiday spots across Asia for Christmas and New Year’s

Aussie cruise ship arrives with 125 on board

KUCHING: Coral Geographer, an Australian-operated cruise has called at Kuching port, marking a significant moment in the region’s growing cruise tourism sector. According to a press release by Sarawak Tourism Board, the ship brought 125 passengers, primarily Australians, along with two lecturers and seven expedition crew members, to experience Sarawak’s

Sarawak Metro sets record straight on procurement integrity

KUCHING: Sarawak Metro Sdn Bhd has come out in defence of its procurement processes after an assemblywoman cast aspersions on the company’s integrity and governance.  Sarawak Metro’s Chief Executive Officer, Mazli Mustaffa, reiterated the organisation’s commitment to upholding the highest standards of integrity, which include strict adherence to procurement protocols

PMR road projects empower rural communities

SARIKEI: A total of 25 rural road projects have been approved under the Projek Mesra Rakyat (PMR) initiative in the Sarikei constituency to enhance infrastructure and support rural communities. These projects are financed through allocations requested by the Deputy Minister of Natural Resources, Environment, and Climate Change, the Member of

Advancing BIM technology in construction industry

SARAWAK is leading the way in modernising its construction industry through the adoption of Building Information Modelling (BIM) technology, in line with the National Construction Policy 2030, said Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas. The Minister for Infrastructure and Port Development highlighted this initiative during his winding-up speech on

Sustainable energy: Sarawak setting new benchmarks

SARAWAK is setting new benchmarks for sustainable energy in Malaysia with transformative projects that position the state as a leader in renewable energy development. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg highlighted these initiatives during his winding-up speech at the State Legislative Assembly sitting today (Nov 20), emphasising

Sarawak civil service poised for change

SARAWAK is bolstering its civil service with transformative initiatives to ensure its workforce is equipped to meet the demands of a rapidly changing future, Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg announced during his ministerial winding-up speech in the August House. The Minister for Finance and New Economy

Sarawak strengthens port governance and develops Tanjung Embang Deep Sea Port

SARAWAK is making significant strides in enhancing its port infrastructure and governance with the recent passage of the Sarawak Ports Authority Bill, 2024, and the ongoing development of the Tanjung Embang Deep Sea Port.  Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas highlighted these initiatives during his ministerial winding-up speech, describing

Sarawak’s ports continue to drive economic growth

DEPUTY Premier Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embass updated the august House on the development and performance of Sarawak’s ports, highlighting significant growth in cargo throughput, efficiency, and infrastructure projects across key port authorities. “From January to September 2024, Kuching Port Authority (KPA) recorded a profit of RM14.47 million, a remarkable