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Growing rice in China's space station
5+ day, 13+ hour ago (925+ words) BEIJING (June 20): At China's space station orbiting 400 kilometers above the Earth, the Shenzhou-23 astronauts are conducting a rice cultivation experiment designed to last two seed-to-seed cycles. Inside an experimental module about the size of a microwave oven, rice seeds have…...
Bario, Ba Kelalan STOLport upgrades to boost rural air connectivity and development
1+ week, 11+ hour ago (383+ words) Gerawat (second left) and Hasbi (fourth left) inspecting the runway at Ba" Kelalan STOLport during the recent working visit. MIRI (June 18): The upgrading and runway extension project at Bario STOLport, together with efforts to improve aviation facilities at Ba Kelalan…...
Airbus confirms cancellation of Air Asia X order for 15 A330-900 aircraft
1+ week, 1+ day ago (124+ words) KUALA LUMPUR (June 17): Airbus has confirmed that Air Asia X's order for 15 Airbus A330-900 aircraft has been cancelled by mutual agreement between the two parties. "Airbus can confirm that the order was cancelled by mutual agreement," an Airbus spokesperson told Bernama....
STEM, English mastery key to maintaining Sarawak's future economic growth, says minister
1+ week, 5+ day ago (284+ words) Sagah (right), accompanied by Awang Putrayusrie (second right), visits a booth set up during the programme in Siburan. SERIAN (June 13): Mastery of science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) and English among Sarawak's younger generation is crucial to sustaining economic growth…...
Air Borneo sees steady progress in operations as aircraft return to service
1+ week, 5+ day ago (676+ words) The airline is making steady progress and remains focused on improving reliability as quickly as possible. " Image from the Air Borneo website KUALA LUMPUR (June 13): Air Borneo is beginning to see gradual improvements in its operations as affected aircraft return…...
Air Borneo ramps up efforts to restore flight operations after disruptions
2+ week, 2+ hour ago (396+ words) Air Borneo says its maintenance teams and partners were intensifying efforts to complete the required work, while ensuring all aircraft meet strict operational and safety standards before returning to service. KUCHING (June 11): Air Borneo has outlined a series of measures…...
Maintenance, technical works on multiple aircraft behind flight disruptions, says Air Borneo CEO
2+ week, 1+ day ago (363+ words) KUCHING (June 10): Recent flight disruptions affecting Air Borneo services across Sarawak and Sabah were caused by multiple aircraft becoming unavailable at the same time due to scheduled maintenance and technical rectification works, said Air Borneo chief executive officer Megat Ardian…...
Abd Karim hits back at criticism of Air Borneo, says airline needs time to grow
2+ week, 1+ day ago (401+ words) KUCHING (June 10): Dato Sri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah has defended Air Borneo against criticism from Sri Aman and Betong Divisions Federation of Chinese Associations president Datuk Dr Ngu Piew Seng, saying the state-owned airline should be given time to develop…...
Abang Johari: Graduates key to driving Sarawak's digital, hydrogen and tech sectors
2+ week, 1+ day ago (459+ words) Ahmad Hata (third right) presents a memento to Sagah during the closing of TRACE 2026 at Unimas on Wednesday. KOTA SAMARAHAN (June 10): Graduates will play a critical role in supporting Sarawak's expanding digital economy, hydrogen, semiconductor and aerospace sectors as the…...
Air Borneo CEO should explain flight disruptions, says activist
2+ week, 1+ day ago (528+ words) Peter says mounting complaints from passengers across Sarawak and Sabah, coupled with allegations of deeper operational shortcomings within the airline, warranted a direct response from the company's leadership. KUCHING (June 9): Air Borneo chief executive officer (CEO) Megat Ardian Wira Mohd…...