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LBS to launch 12 new projects

SEPANG: LBS Bina Group Bhd (LBS) plans to launch 12 new projects with a gross development value (GDV) of RM2.09 billion in 2023. They will comprise 4,021 cumulative units in the Klang Valley, Johor, Pahang and Perak, said its executive chairman Tan Sri Lim Hock San. “I have set the GDV target at RM2.09 billion... Read More

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January 11, 2023

Sarawak Design Centre eyes international market

KUCHING: Sarawak Design Centre (SARADEC) aims to penetrate the international market in furniture designs. According to Sarawak Public Communications Unit (UKAS), SARADEC chairman Datuk Mohd Naroden Majais said the centre’s vision was to become a global design enterprise by 2030. “This also supports SARADEC’s mission to gain a position for Sarawak furniture in the world... Read More

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January 3, 2023

Allow and increase pork imports for CNY, says federation president

KUCHING: The Sarawak government should look into having a more comprehensive plan such as to allow and increase importation of pork from approved countries to address the soaring pork price in Sarawak. Sarawak Federation of Chinese Associations president Datuk Richard Wee said this could mitigate the price and supply structure for the marketplace to ease... Read More

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December 30, 2022

Pact to jointly explore devt of carbon hubs

KUCHING: Shell New Ventures Malaysia Sdn. Bhd. (Shell Malaysia) and Petroliam Nasional Berhad (PETRONAS) inked a Cooperation Agreement to jointly explore the development of Carbon Sequestration Hubs in Malaysia. According to its statement, the agreement was signed on Oct 12. It stated that the agreement will deepen both parties’ commitment for joint exploration and appraisal... Read More

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December 25, 2022

The most complex, kaleidoscopic kek lapis ever

Baking a traditional Sarawak ‘kek lapis’ (layer cake) is always challenging, tedious and time-consuming. Each layer must be evenly baked, and it can take up to eight hours to complete just one cake. However, Karen Chai is not deterred. She described herself as a perfectionist and loves being creative. It’s okay to go the extra... Read More

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December 23, 2022

Collab inked to set up bamboo plantation

KUCHING: Sarawak Timber Industry Development Corporation (STIDC) and Pertama Ferroalloys Sdn Bhd have inked a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to establish a bamboo plantation and community programmes in the state. According to a statement issued today, with the MoU, the two parties intended to establish a technical team to look into establishing a bamboo plantation... Read More

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December 22, 2022

Korean firm expresses interest in green energy initiative

KUCHING: OCIM Sdn Bhd, a company from South Korea based in Samalaju Industrial Park has expressed their interest to be on board with the Sarawak government in realising the green energy exploration initiative. In making this statement, its president and chief executive officer Steve Choi said this is in line with their business prospects in... Read More

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December 22, 2022

Sarawak mulls importing cement from Thailand

BANGKOK: A Sarawak delegation to Thailand led by the Sarawak Economic Development Corporation (SEDC) and the Bintulu Development Authority (BDA) visited the Siam Cement Group (SCG) headquarters here for a study visit. The study visit on Dec 19 led by SEDC chairman Tan Sri Datuk Amar Dr Abdul Aziz Husain and BDA general manager Datuk... Read More

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December 20, 2022

Kuching is sixth most searched property area

KUCHING: iProperty.com.my has revealed the top 10 most searched areas among property seekers in Malaysia between January and November 2022, with Kuching ranked sixth. The search data reflects a change in residential property search patterns, where in 2022, more potential homebuyers and investors are considering select areas outside the Klang Valley. These locations tend to... Read More

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