LAWAS: Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Awang Tengah Ali Hasan has announced that the Lawas Development Masterplan will undergo adjustments to align with the ongoing and planned development initiatives led by the Sarawak government in the district. Speaking at the ground-breaking ceremony of the LePapa Hypermarket and Roxy Hotel project yesterday,
LAWAS: The bamboo industry holds immense potential in the production of another renewable energy. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said for instance, the bamboo resources can be processed into pellets, serving as a biomass that can be utilised as fuel, similar to charcoal. “While there are
LAWAS: The progress in Sarawak necessitates a strong partnership and collaboration between the state government and private sectors. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said Sarawak has set up the Northern Region Development Agency (NRDA) which prioritises basic infrastructure like roads, water and electricity supply, internet connectivity
KUCHING: Sarawakians are being encouraged to continue displaying their rich and distinct culture to the rest of the world. Deputy Minister of Tourism, Creative Industry, and Performing Arts Datuk Snowdan Lawan said Sarawak, which is made up of 34 ethnic groups, each possesses its own unique cultural heritage. “As every ethnic group
LIMBANG: The Sarawak government is making every effort to complete the unfinished projects in the state. Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas said originally there were 98 projects facing significant delays, but now only 34 remain uncompleted. Of these 34 projects, he said 20 were federal government projects and
THE Sarawak government has issued a permit to Saracarbon, to become the first local company to receive a Carbon Study Permit. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said that with the Carbon Study Permit, it allows the company to conduct an assessment study to identify suitable areas
BINTULU is capable of becoming the economic hub of Sarawak with Bintulu Town transforming fast to become an Industrial City. It has three main industrial zones namely, Tanjung Kidurong, Samalaju Industrial Park and Kemena Industrial Estate. Samalaju assemblyman Datuk Majang Renggi, aims to further enhance the area, creating a more
THE Sarawak government will continue to pursue research on microalgae on its nutritional and medical benefits, and is looking into other algae species for their potential medical applications. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said the microalgae offers potential for innovative and sustainable product development in the
KUCHING: State Secretary Datuk Amar Mohamad Abu Bakar Marzuki has been instructed to intervene and address the recent seizure of RM2.5mil worth of bird’s nest products by the Sarawak Forestry Corporation’s Sibu enforcement unit. This directive from Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg was conveyed by Bintulu
THE archaeological heritage of Niah National Park’s cave complex is expected to be inscribed in the World Heritage Lists by 2024. Minister of Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah said currently, the process of inscribing the site as a world heritage site is still
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