BY JAMES WONG & JACINTHA JOLENE KUCHING: The Sarawak Business Federation (SBF) will continue to serve as a platform for promoting investments, including both Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) and Domestic Direct Investment (DDI). SBF President Datuk Seri Abang Abdul Karim Tun Openg stated that the federation is actively exploring opportunities
KUCHING: The state government will continue to enhance the downstream timber industry to include biomass, furniture, bamboo and engineered wood. Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Awang Tengah Ali Hasan said biomass products have huge potential in the establishment of a green economy in Sarawak. “Biomass products like wood pellet, biochar and
SERIAN: Village Development and Security Committees (JKKK) should seize opportunities provided through government programmes in Sarawak to increase productivity and income, particularly in agriculture and livestock farming. Deputy Minister of Food Industry, Commodities, and Regional Development Datuk Martin Ben said the Greater Kuching Coordinated Development Agency (GKCDA) has allocated RM150
BELAGA: Belaga assembyman Datuk Liwan Lagang conducted a visit to observe the conditions of a road damaged by a landslide on Jalan Jiwa Murni Belaga Nanga Merit here recently. The landslide occurred due to continuous rain throughout Thursday night. During the inspection, Liwan identified two landslide locations – one between
KAKUS: The top three posts in the Village Development and Security Committee (JKKK) should not be held by close family members. This, according to Minister in the Premier’s Department Datuk Seri John Sikie Tayai, will help ensure allocations are managed well and not misused. He reminded the District Office to
KUCHING: Two lanes on the Kuching-Samarahan Expressway near the ILP Roundabout will be temporarily closed from tomorrow (Jan 22) until Feb 21. The Public Works Department (PWD) said in an advisory that the closure is necessary for repair and upgrade works on the road surface of the expressway. The department
KUCHING: His Royal Highness the Regent of Pahang, Crown Prince Tengku Hassanal Ibrahim Alam Shah Ibni Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri’ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billal Shah, visited the Sarawak Economic Development Corporation (SEDC) Tower, Petros Darul Hana Multi-Fuel Station, and the Algae Nursery Site Resintech SEDC on his fourth day of the official working
KUCHING: Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Dr Sim Kui Hian urged th public not to entertain online advertisements or fake posts that have been misusing his photo and name. “Beware, online advertisements or fake posts that misuse my photo and name along with fake news have been circulating online. “Do not
KUCHING: The Sarawak Forestry Corporation (SFC) remains steadfast in its commitment to manage crocodile populations according to state and international laws, particularly in addressing conservation concerns and conflicts between humans and crocodiles. SFC outlined its multifaceted approach, which involves continuous monitoring of crocodile populations, in-depth studies on their behaviour, and
KUCHING: The proposed bill aimed at preventing any future attempts to overthrow an elected government is raising concerns about the stability of the current Unity Government, according to political analyst Dr Lee Kuok Tiung. Dr Lee questioned the relevance of the bill in the current context, highlighting that Pakatan Harapan,
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