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Premier allays bank hesitation on energy transition

KUCHING: Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg is optimistic there will be a successful transition from the era of fossil fuels to renewable energy. He said he is aware that financial institutions are unsure about providing loans despite urging companies to adopt Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG)

Latin American envoys to learn from S’wak on economy management 

KUCHING: Sarawak continues to catch the attention of the world, as this time the Latin American nations want to learn from the state on how it manages the economy.  Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said the delegates will be visiting Sarawak next week.  “Next week, the

Master weaver from Kapit is national craft icon

KUCHING: Bangie Embol, a master weaver from Sarawak, has been honoured as the National Craft Icon 2024 for her remarkable efforts in preserving the traditional craft of Pua Kumbu, an handwoven textile of the Iban community. The 78-year-old artisan was presented with the award by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar

Fake investment scheme using Sarawak State Secretary’s photo

KUCHING: The public is urged to exercise caution following reports of an Islamic investment scheme falsely using the photo of Sarawak Secretary Datuk Amar Mohamad Abu Bakar Marzuki in its advertisement. Abu Bakar himself clarified that the scheme is fraudulent and warned against falling victim to it. “My picture has

Gov’t caps airfare: Economist lauds move to protect consumers

KUCHING: The government’s initiative in capping airfare prices from West Malaysia to East Malaysia before the Hari Raya celebration will benefit consumers, especially Malaysians who need to travel to their hometown in Sarawak and Sabah during the festive seasons. Economist Dr Madeline Berma said the new regulation will safeguard consumer

3,000 throng CNY gathering on Chap Goh Mei

KUCHING: Over 3,000 people came together for a grand Chinese New Year celebration even as the festivities drew to a close on Chap Goh Mei here yesterday. They thronged the newly-completed Ang Cheng Ho Multipurpose Hall to attend a Leaders-with-the-People programme held in conjunction with Chinese New Year. The event,

Transformation plans for Batu Kawa area underway

KUCHING: The Batu Kawa area is poised for further transformation with plans to connect the Ang Cheng Ho Quarry Rejuvenation project area with a recreational park, covering approximately 60 acres of land. Deputy Premier and Batu Kawa assemblyman Datuk Amar Dr Sim Kui Hian said the proposed development of the