News & Reviews:   sarawak

Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) projects are being expanded across Malaysia, with new tenders opened in several locations in Peninsular Malaysia. The move comes as the country continues to scale up renewable energy adoption, especially solar power, which requires stronger grid balancing support.

According to Unifi Alerts, the website now reports that some users in Bintangor, Sarawak, have experienced internet connection disruptions, with performance and speed slightly reduced compared to normal. So, what should you know about it?

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.

Since early this year, the Sarawak government has taken over MASWings and renamed it AirBorneo. It will take a few more months for the airline to be fully operational, as according to Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg at a recent corporate dinner event, it will begin regional jet operations by July 2026.

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?

U Mobile has officially introduced U Home 5G Borneo, a new addition to its broadband portfolio tailored exclusively for customers in East Malaysia. Building on the success of its nationwide U Home 5G plan, this latest offering brings unlimited 5G data with no Fair Usage Policy (FUP), ensuring high-speed, fibre-like connectivity across Sabah, Sarawak, and Labuan.

Senheng Electric (KL) Sdn. Bhd. (“Senheng”) has joined forces with clean energy provider Progressture Power Sdn. Bhd. (“Progressture Solar”) to bring affordable and reliable solar energy solutions to East Malaysia. Through 20 Senheng and senQ outlets across Sabah and Sarawak, homeowners can now access a range of residential solar systems and battery energy storage systems (BESS).