KUCHING: Sarawak and Sabah should be allocated bigger development funds considering their unique characteristics and contributions to the country. Senior lecturer at Faculty of Economics and Business, Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (Unimas) Dr Dzul Hadzwan Husaini said these states are substantial contributors to the nation’s revenue, with about two-thirds of the
KUCHING: The increased allocation of development funds for Sarawak in Budget 2024 is expected to have a positive impact on the region’s economic outlook. Economist Dr Evan Lau said the increased allocation for Sarawak holds the potential to spark a range of positive economic changes. The Associate Professor in the
KUCHING: The Sarawak, Johor and Sabah (SJS) 1.0 Youth Integration Programme concluded after a five-day run filled with various activities aimed at fostering the development of high-quality youth. Youth, Sport and Entrepreneur Development Ministry (MYSED) permanent secretary Morshidi Fredrick commended the remarkable enthusiasm displayed by the young participants from these
KUCHING: Sarawak is set to benefit from a bigger budget allocation in 2024, which could spur its journey towards greater economic growth. University Keusahawanan Koperasi Malaysia senior lecturer Professor Dr. Abu Sofian Yaacob said Sarawak might soon have more financial resources than Selangor. He added that the additional funds offer
KUCHING: The substantial allocation in Budget 2024 for Sarawak should be directed towards rural development, said political analyst Datuk Peter Minos. He said that the rural areas in the state were in dire need of improvement across various facets of life. As such, Minos stressed the significance of rural infrastructure,
KUCHING: Sarawak and Sabah need skilled individuals and companies capable of undertaking essential infrastructure work, particularly in rural areas where infrastructure remains lacking. Political analyst Professor James Chin, who stated this, added, “Spending money in Sarawak and Sabah is quite easy due to the poor state of infrastructure in these
KUCHING: The European Union (EU) is always open to proposals and views concerning green technology and the hydrogen economy. The EU Ambassador to Malaysia, Michalis Rokas, said that the EU possesses relevant technology to contribute to Sarawak’s green energy policy. “We have discussed with Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang
KUCHING: The Ministry of Tourism, Arts, and Culture (MOTAC) is gearing up to launch a Muslim-friendly tourism package as early as next month. Its minister, Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing, said this initiative aims to attract Muslim travellers from the Middle East and China by offering creative and enticing luxury
A childhood love for a particular treat can lead to the creation of a successful business. For Siti Nurnaqibah Dandan Setia, she had an unwavering fondness for Popia Nestum Horlick, a popular Malaysian snack. Her first encounter with this delightful treat was at her grandparents’ house during Hari Raya Aidilfitri,
KUCHING: Relevant agencies have been urged to leverage the power of the Heart of Borneo (HoB) branding in their efforts to implement programmes within the HoB areas, ensuring continuous support for the initiative. Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Awang Tengah Ali Hasan noted that the global recognition of the HoB Initiative
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