Author: Nura V Lorna

Big budget enhances growth path

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

Call to focus on rural development

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,

States need skilled individuals, companies

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

EU opens to green tech, hydrogen ideas

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

Motac to launch Muslim package in November

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

Agencies urged to harness Heart of Borneo branding for sustainable initiatives

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

Hope Place Kuching extends help to dedicated volunteer battling cancer

KUCHING: Hope Place Kuching, a non-governmental organisation (NGO), has extended help to Chin Tze Shin, a dedicated volunteer of the NGO, who was diagnosed with stage four colon cancer in June. According to a Hope Place statement on today (Oct 12), his condition has been deteriorating rapidly, leading to the

Sarawak’s commitment to biomedical science leverages on vast biodiversity

KUCHING: Sarawak is committed to staying at the forefront of global biomedical sciences, said Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg. He highlighted the state’s strength in biodiversity which he believes holds immense potential. “Sarawak is dedicated to keeping pace with the world, especially in the field of