News & Reviews:   sarawak

In October last year, we shared how the Sarawak State Government, through Hornbill Skyways Sdn Bhd, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Malaysia Aviation Group (MAG) to acquire MASWings Sdn Bhd for the proposed Sarawak-owned boutique airline. Now, Sarawak Premier Tan Sri Abang Johari Abang Openg has given an update on the proposal, revealing that the airline is expected to take off in 2025.

It looks like Sarawak’s plan to establish its own boutique airline is nearing reality. This is after the Sarawak State Government, through Hornbill Skyways Sdn Bhd, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Malaysia Aviation Group (MAG) to acquire MASWings Sdn Bhd.

The Communications and Digital Ministry (KKD) has revealed that Sarawak received the highest allocation of RM4.46 billion under the National Digital Network (JENDELA) project. The allocation is meant to boost the territory’s connectivity and internet services.

The 8th vivo V Fans Event continues its run in Malaysia for vivo mobile photography fans until 10 June 2023, offering photography tips and tricks and contests. This time around it will be at the Maxis Centre Plaza Merdeka Kuching on 2 June 2023. The workshop will have Afdhol and Sotla on hand to provide mobile photography tips for vivo V series users.

The first sales launch of the Samsung Galaxy S23 Series is happening soon in two days and there will be a few roadshows for it across Malaysia. From 24 until 26 February 2023, the public will get to experience first-hand the latest Samsung flagships in Selangor, Penang, Johor Bahru and Sarawak. 

The Ministry of Communications and Multimedia (K-KOMM) has revealed that 4G broadband coverage in the populated areas of Sarawak has increased to 82.84 per cent in the second quarter of 2022. In comparison, prior to the implementation of the National Digital Network (JENDELA) Plan Phase 1 (2020-2022), the coverage was at 73.67 per cent.

The Sarawak state government has recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Melexis Technology, a Belgium-based global supplier of micro-electronic semiconductor solutions which will pave the way for the state to produce its own integrated chips (IC). Among others, the MoU entails cooperation in IC design and semi-conductor talent development in the state as part of Sarawak’s innovation and talent development programme.

Of all the things, we didn't expect to see Samsung and Sarawak in a piece of headline news together. Well, Sarawak Shell Bhd just offered a $680 million contract to Samsung Engineering. The latter group will plan to build an onshore gas plant in Bintulu for Shell's Rosmari Marjoram project.

Celcom Axiata Bhd (Celcom) in a statement yesterday stressed that it is aiming to expand the coverage and capacity of its 4G LTE service in East Malaysia by the year’s end. The company is aiming for 92 percent coverage in Sarawak and 85 percent in Sabah.

You may have asked, "All these 5G phones, but where are the 5G networks?" If you recall, it was previously announced that 5G would be available in the federal areas by end of 2021. Now, we also have news on which state could be the first to get 5G access.