Sarawak earns top marks from OCM
KUCHING: Sarawak has set a benchmark for other states in Malaysia to invest in the area of sports, said Olympic Council of Malaysia (OCM) president Tan Sri Dr Mohamad Norza Zakaria. He said this would provide opportunities for the younger generation to develop into healthy and productive individuals. “In terms of sports development, Sarawak is […]
Tourist arrival target off to a good start
BY SHARIFAH NONG-JASIMA KUCHING: Sarawak recorded an increase in tourist arrivals in the first month of this year, raising hopes the state has got off to a great start to achieving its four million tourists target. “It is a good benchmark that we have an increase of almost 50,000 visitors for January 2024 compared to […]
Record revenue brings cheer to Sarawakians
KUCHING: Sarawak’s record revenue of RM11.9 billion for 2022 – the highest ever – surpassing the projected revenue of RM10.2 billion by 17 per cent, is good news for the state and brings cheer to the people Political observer Datuk Peter Minos said the achievement showcases Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg’s […]
Abang Johari has benchmarked work culture, service
KUCHING: In his five years as chief minister, Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg has introduced many people-centric initiatives aimed at enhancing the people’s quality of life and easing their burdens. Utility and Telecommunication Minister Datuk Julaihi Narawi said these initiatives included providing treated water and electricity supplies as well as roads in […]
High sedimentation delays dredging works
KUCHING: The Sarawak Manufacturers Association (SMA) is calling on the Kuching Port Authority (KPA) to benchmark itself against other international ports. SMA president Joseph Lau said KPA should also request more funds from the government to upgrade its computer system immediately, as well as the Senari port facilities. “Our association members are suffering from the […]
Nikkei index hits new 30-year high
TOKYO: Japan’s benchmark Nikkei index climbed to a new 30-year high Tuesday, tracking Wall Street gains on hopes for additional stimulus. The benchmark Nikkei 225 index gained 0.40 percent, or 117.43 points, to close at 29,505.93, while the broader Topix index advanced 0.08 percent, or 1.59 points, to 1,925.54. “The Nikkei index struggled to grow […]
MTUC lauds new poverty line at RM2,208
KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian Trades Union Congress (MTUC) welcomes the government’s decision to revise the national poverty line index (PLI) substantially from a monthly household income of RM980 to RM2,208. In a statement, MTUC secretary-general J. Solomon congratulated Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin and Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Economy) Datuk Seri Mustapa […]
Ranking achievement proves Malaysia’s world-class higher education
KUALA LUMPUR: The success of all five Malaysian research universities being ranked among the world’s top 200 proved that Malaysia’s higher education is world-class, said Higher Education director-general Datuk Seri Dr Mohamed Mustafa Ishak. He said the goal contained in the strategic plan of higher education launched in 2013 to place Malaysia as a world-class […]
Masing thinks highly of Public Works Dept
KUCHING: Public Works Department (JKR) Sarawak could serve as a benchmark or role model for other government agencies in terms of project delivery, said Deputy Chief Minister Tan Sri Datuk Amar Dr James Jemut Masing. For JKR, safety and quality come first as they are the top priorities which must not be compromised in project […]
