Author: Sarah Hafizah Chandra

Dr Sim: High-income status speaks volumes about GPS govt’s performance

KUCHING: The recent recognition by the World Bank of Sarawak’s high-income status speaks volumes about the performance of the Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) government since 2018, according to Datuk Seri Dr Sim Kui Hian. Under the leadership of Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg, the Deputy Premier

High-income state: We worked hard, says Nancy

KUCHING: The achievement and recognition of Sarawak as a high-income state by the World Bank reflects the dedicated efforts of Sarawakians and their leaders. Federal Minister of Women, Family, and Community Development Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri pointed out that Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg has been

NGO helps widow with young children following hubby’s passing

KUCHING: Hope Place Kuching, a non-governmental organisation (NGO), has stepped in to help a widow after being alerted by a committee member of an apartment in Taman Dahlia. Nurul Iman Abdullah resides in Taman Dahlia, Matang, along with her three children, aged between three and 13. Her husband passed away

Donate blood and safe lives

KUCHING: Be prepared to bleed for a good cause this coming Saturday (July 8). The Malaysian Red Crescent (MRC) Stampin branch is organising a blood and organ donation campaign at Kuching Sentral from 10 am to 2 pm. The objective of the life-saving campaign is to keep the blood bank

Kenya a key destination for Malaysian palm oil exports

KUCHING: The Republic of Kenya holds great importance for the Malaysian palm oil industry, with trade between the two nations reaching USD1.19bil in 2022. According to Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof, Kenya emerged as the fifth largest destination for Malaysian palm oil exports, with a volume exceeding 763,000

Coping with running on empty

‘Strength does not come from winning. Your struggles develop your strengths. When you go through hardships and decide not to surrender, that is strength.’ – Arnold Schwarzenegger, former Governor of California. OVER the past few weeks, I have found myself feeling unmotivated and uninspired to do anything. I think this is

Premier: Potential to replicate Scandinavian global success

KUCHING: Sarawak has the potential to replicate the success of Scandinavian countries in creating global food brands, said Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg. He pointed out that the economies of countries like Sweden, Finland, Denmark and Norway are agriculture based – which Sarawak is striving towards.

Agriculture sector likely to propel GDP growth

KUCHING: Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg is confident the agriculture sector will contribute significantly to the state’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth by the year 2026 – 2027. He said this in light of the Ministry of Food Industry, Commodity and Regional Development actively embracing all

Building of Gedong-Samalatong road underway

GEDONG: The construction of a plantation road linking Kampung Gedong and Kampung Samalatong in Simunjan is already in progress. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg has revealed that these spur routes will cover approximately 5.8km and will also connect the outskirt areas. The connection of the villages