Developing talents for the digital future

In 2017, the Sarawak government partnered with China telecommunication giant Huawei (Huawei Malaysia) to develop the state’s digital infrastructure and established the Centexs-Huawei Digital Training Lab. Huawei Malaysia again signed another memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the state government in April this year to focus on digital talent development and technology innovation. This partnership will... Read More

CM 3rd Anniversary, Supplement

January 13, 2020

Caring for non-Islamic houses of worship

The interest and welfare of non-Islamic houses of worship and religious organisations are not being neglected as far as Sarawak is concerned. It has even set up a special body to cater to their needs called Unit For Other Religions (UNIFOR). Currently, Sarawak is the only state in Malaysia to have such a unit. It... Read More

CM 3rd Anniversary, Supplement

January 13, 2020

Living smart

KUCHING: Urban renewal centres, smart traffic lights, e-wallets, the rolling out of 5G and more initiatives than one can count. Who could have guessed, three years ago, the bustling city of Kuching, embedded in its rich history, would be embracing the frontiers of technology. It being the state’s government pilot project to develop smart cities... Read More

CM 3rd Anniversary, Supplement

January 13, 2020

Sarawak Coastal Guard to protect state

With an extensive coastline stretching approximately 800 kilometres, there is a distinct need for Sarawak to protect its coastal areas and marine resources from external threats and encroachment. Last year, Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg announced that the state government would establish its very own coastal area enforcement unit — the Sarawak... Read More

CM 3rd Anniversary, Supplement, Top Story

January 13, 2020

100 per cent electricity coverage by 2025

These days, electricity has become a basic necessity in daily life, but Sarawak’s immense landmass and unique geographical terrain make complete electricity coverage state-wide a challenge. Nevertheless, the state government is determined to rise to the challenge and provide for its people, targeting 100 per cent electricity coverage by 2025. To this end, RM3.742 billion... Read More

CM 3rd Anniversary, Supplement, Top Story

January 13, 2020

Positioning Sarawak in the global market

The Sarawak Trade and Tourism Office Singapore (Statos) was set up in the Lion City in August last year to position Sarawak in the global market, bring in more investments, promote trade and attract more tourists to the state. Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg saw the importance of setting up the office... Read More

CM 3rd Anniversary, Supplement, Top Story

January 13, 2020

Education in our own hands

Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg established the Ministry of Education, Science and Technological Research (MESTR) on May 7, 2017 — just five months after he took office as chief minister. With the move, the ministry led by Datuk Seri Michael Manyin Jawong, started taking matters into its own hands instead of leaving... Read More

CM 3rd Anniversary, Supplement

January 13, 2020

Committed to reducing carbon emissions

During the DUN sitting on Nov 9, 2019, Abang Johari asserted his commitment to reducing carbon emissions. In his winding-up speech, he said that the state government had allocated a sum of RM20.3 million for an applied research grant under the Hydrogen Economy Initiative. Under the 21st Century Clean Transportation initiative, Abang Johari has approved... Read More

CM 3rd Anniversary, Supplement

January 13, 2020

First mover in hydrogen energy

2019 was a significant year. It was the year Sarawak’s first Integrated Hydrogen Production Plant and Refuelling Station was launched in Kuching as part of the state’s efforts to enhance the development of a clean and sustainable energy industry. Officially launched on May 27, 2019 by Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg, the... Read More

CM 3rd Anniversary, Supplement

January 13, 2020

Bakun Dam now ours

The acquisition of the Bakun hydroelectric plant (HEP) from the federal government was made with Sarawak’s long-term future in mind. When Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg announced the acquisition agreement in March 2017, he remarked that with the power, the state could venture into the digital economy. The strategic acquisition was indeed... Read More

CM 3rd Anniversary, Supplement

Developing talents for the digital future

Caring for non-Islamic houses of worship

Living smart

Sarawak Coastal Guard to protect state

100 per cent electricity coverage by 2025

Positioning Sarawak in the global market

Education in our own hands

Committed to reducing carbon emissions

First mover in hydrogen energy

Bakun Dam now ours

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