Government seeks credible private sector partners
KUCHING: The Sarawak government will collaborate with credible private sector organisations to capitalise on carbon market potentials. Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said the collaboration included payment for ecosystem services within the legal framework to ensure transparency and accountability. “The average carbon sequestration of tropical forest, such as forests in […]
Experts to discuss challenges facing forestry sector
KUCHING: Control Union (CU), a global leader in forest certification, will be hosting a webinar on ‘Future-Proofing Sarawak Forestry through Sustainability’ on Feb 15. This event aims to bring together all relevant forestry stakeholders to review and analyse key challenges facing the sector and ways to address them. Deputy Chief Minister Datuk Amar Awang Tengah […]
Belgian envoy impressed by opportunities in Sarawak
MIRI: Visiting Belgian Ambassador Pascal Gregoire is impressed with the numerous opportunities available in Sarawak which could be exploited to enhance ties between Sarawak and Belgium. Pascal made this observation following a discussion during a courtesy call on Minister of Transport Datuk Seri Lee Kim Shin here, on Tuesday (Jan 24). “Sarawak has many opportunities […]
Ministry all for showcasing local talent globally
BY JACINTHA JOLENE KUCHING: The Ministry of Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts (MTCPA), local performing arts industry players and stakeholders have been urged to come together to promote local artistes’ talents and showcase them internationally. Assistant Minister of Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts Datuk Snowdan Lawan said this in a statement on Monday […]
Sarawak Export Day in Aug for local enterprises
KUCHING: Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation (Matrade) plans to organise a Sarawak Export Day tentatively in August this year to encourage more Sarawakian enterprises to delve into export business and also to provide the relevant information to support this. Matrade deputy chief executive officer (Exporters Development) Abu Bakar Yusof said this would be the corporation’s […]
Japanese Film Festival aims to bring Japan and Sarawak closer
KUCHING: Assistant Minister of Tourism, Arts and Culture, Datuk Snowdan Lawan, has applauded the Japanese Film Festival (JFF), which kicked off on Thursday (Jan 20). He said the festival played an important role in promoting mutual understanding between Japan and Sarawak through films. “2022 signifies the 40th Look East Policy that was introduced in 1982 […]
Donate your hair for a good cause
BY JACINTHA JOLENE KUCHING: Society for Cancer Advocacy and Awareness Kuching (SCAN) has launched a campaign in support of cancer patients with the theme “Give Your Locks, Give Them Hope” in conjunction with World Cancer Day (WCD) 2022. The purpose of this campaign is to raise public awareness on cancer patient support by collecting donated […]
Fatimah brings CNY cheer to underprivileged
KUCHING: This year’s Chinese New Year celebration may just be that much more meaningful for a group of underprivileged families here, thanks to contributions from the Social Welfare Department (JKM). Women, Childhood and Community Well-being Minister Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah said a total of 100 recipients had received donations from the department as part of […]
1,200 students to benefit from 5G education initiative
KUCHING: Ericsson telecommunications company, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM) and Digital Nasional Berhad (DNB) recently announced their collaboration in a 5G education initiative to educate Malaysian students on 5G and new technologies. The collaboration, which enables UTM students to participate and contribute to the country’s digital economy and the Industrial Revolution 4.0. (IR4.0), is expected to […]
Schools urged to plan effective learning strategies
BETONG: All schools are advised to plan more comprehensive learning strategies, including opening a space for collaboration with any party that can maximise the chance of success for STPM and SPM candidates in their respective schools. Assistant Youth, Sport and Entrepreneur Development Minister Datuk Gerald Rentap Jabu said with the opening of the third term […]
