News & Reviews:   sarawak

AirBorneo, a Sarawak-owned airline, has announced plans to begin scheduled flights connecting East Malaysia with Peninsular Malaysia later in 2026, strengthening domestic air connectivity and laying the groundwork for future international services. The airline currently operates rural routes within Sarawak, Sabah and Labuan under the former Rural Air Services network previously managed by MASwings, and aims to expand beyond these services with larger aircraft.

In yet another piece of news relating to MyDigital ID, the Sarawak State Government and the Federal Government officially signed an agreement to integrate SarawakPass with Malaysia’s national MyDigital ID system. The signing ceremony was witnessed by the Premier of Sarawak, Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri (Dr) Abang Haji Abdul Rahman Zohari bin Tun Datuk Abang Haji Openg, marking a historic step toward a fully interoperable digital identity ecosystem for Malaysians.

Sarawak will host the Borneo Animation and Gaming Festival (BAGF) in August 2026 after receiving approval from state and federal officials. Organisers say the festival will help position Sarawak as a regional hub for animation, digital games, and creative technology. So, what should you know about it?

The Sarawak government is evaluating a proposal from Grab Malaysia to launch a Proof-of-Concept (PoC) for electric-powered sampans on the Sarawak River. This initiative aims to modernise conventional river crossings by combining tradition with innovation.

Looks like things are getting more interesting for Sarawak. Recently, the state government announced a new app. That said, what should you know about it?

As U Mobile progresses with its ULTRA5G expansion, the company announced it has signed a 10-year strategic partnership with SACOFA Sdn Bhd, Sarawak’s leading telecommunications infrastructure company, to strengthen its fibre backhaul capabilities and expand the telco’s ULTRA5G network across the state.

In case you didn’t know, CENTEXS (Centre for Technology Excellence Sarawak) and HUAWEI Malaysia launched CENHUA 2.0 during the ASEAN AI Summit 2025. So, what should you know about it?

As part of an initiative by the Sarawak State Government, Anak Sarawak students can now get an RM3000 voucher under the Free Laptop Assistance Program, redeemable at selected SNS Network outlets, concept stores, and retail storefronts using S Pay Global (Sarawak Pay). Read on for more details.

Grab today announced that it will acquire the company behind Everrise supermarkets . The value of the acquisition has not been disclosed at this time. So, what should you know about it?

Sarawak Premier Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg has revealed that Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has asked Sarawak to supply electricity to the Philippines. Specifically, Anwar requested Sarawak to supply its excess electricity to Souther Philippines via Sabah starting in 2026.