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The Body Shop’s forest-to-fragrance model prompts S’wak to explore Pahkak tree oil for perfume
32+ min ago (275+ words) KUCHING, Aug 23: The Body Shop’s rise from forest resources to a global cosmetics brand could offer a model for Sarawak to commercialise its native plants, including the citrus-scented Litsea cubeba, known locally as Pahkak or Tenem, as a potential perfume…...
Sarawak needs metallurgists and resource scientists to unlock gallium nitride, super magnet potential
1+ hour, 10+ min ago (263+ words) KUCHING, Aug 23: Sarawak could develop higher-value products such as gallium nitride and super magnets from its mineral resources, but a shortage of specialised experts could limit the State’s ability to move into downstream processing, Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang…...
Japan, Europe show way as Sarawak eyes healthcare robots for ageing population
58+ min ago (267+ words) KUCHING, Aug 23: Sarawak may need robots to help care for its ageing population, particularly as the State’s large territory and relatively small population create challenges in providing healthcare and assistance, Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg says....
MBKS smart pole tracks air quality in park’s immediate surroundings, not across Kuching
22+ hour, 59+ min ago (578+ words) Responding to public concerns over differences between readings shown on the smart pole and official data released by the Natural Resources and Environment Board (NREB) and Department of Environment (DOE) during the recent haze episode, Wee stressed that the system…...
WWF-Malaysia: Dry peatlands turn Sarawak’s natural carbon stores into highly flammable ground
1+ day, 1+ hour ago (300+ words) KUCHING, Aug 22: Sarawak’s peatlands must not be allowed to dry out, as falling water levels can turn the State’s natural carbon stores into highly flammable ground. In a news report by TVS, WWF-Malaysia Conservation director Dr Jason Hon said Sarawak’s…...
Haze forces postponement of Sarawakku Sayang in Mukah, National Day celebration in Kapit
1+ day, 3+ hour ago (378+ words) KUCHING, Aug 22: The Sarawakku Sayang Programme in Mukah, the Sarawak-Level National Day Celebration 2026 in Kapit, and the 100th Anniversary Celebration of Rumah Mendit Penom in Spaoh have been postponed as a precautionary measure due to the worsening haze situation and unhealthy…...
Sarawak logs 148 hotspots, Kalimantan 7,286 as haze threat looms
3+ day, 3+ hour ago (418+ words) KUCHING, Aug 20: A total of 148 hotspots were detected across Sarawak between Aug 1 and Aug 19, while 7,286 hotspots were recorded in Kalimantan, Indonesia, raising concerns over the risk of transboundary haze affecting the State. In a statement today, Natural Resources and Environment…...
Two-hectare forest fire detected in Lundu’s Samunsan forest reserve
2+ day, 22+ hour ago (191+ words) LUNDU, Aug 20: A forest fire covering an estimated two hectares broke out in the Samunsan Forest Reserve in Lundu this afternoon, with firefighters forced to suspend operations as darkness fell. The Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba) Lundu responded to the…...
Kuching breathes easier as API drops to 91; Serian, Samarahan remain unhealthy as of 5pm (Aug 16)
6+ day, 22+ hour ago (103+ words) DayakDaily Kuching joins ten other areas that recorded moderate API readings, which are Sri Aman (83), Miri and Samalaju (78), Sarikei (76), ILP Miri (74), Bintulu (70), Limbang (66), Sibu (65), Mukah (59), and Kapit (53). It was also reported that schools in the Serian area will reopen tomorrow…...
Sarawak to start CubeSat laboratory next year ahead of 2030 launch
1+ week, 1+ day ago (235+ words) KOTA SAMARAHAN, Aug 15: Sarawak will begin developing a laboratory for its CubeSat nano-satellite programme next year as the State works towards having its own satellite in space by 2030. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg says he met…...