Downstream workers need more houses
OIL AND GAS INDUSTRY KUCHING: UDA Holdings Berhad is welcomed to explore further opportunities for development and collaborations in Sarawak including housing facilities to meet the needs of the upcoming petrochemical hub in Kidurong. On this, Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg said there were locations in Sarawak in need of good housing […]
Restoring Padungan to its former glory
KUCHING: Padungan Area Committee and the Kuching South City Council (MBKS) are working together to help restore the Padungan area to its former glory as the centre of Kuching’s golden triangle. “It is very shameful, being the centre of the golden triangle, when the government is talking about tourism and development in the capital city, […]
Mukah businesses interested in KGC partnership
MUKAH: Businesses in this town are excited when they learned about strategic partners’ possibility pertaining to the Kenyalang Gold Card (KGC) initiative implemented by the Sarawak government last year. A few business owners were approached on Tuesday (Aug 11) to find out how much they knew about the KGC. They were briefed about the benefits […]
MPC, SEDC ink deal
KUCHING: Malaysia Productivity Corporation (MPC) signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Sarawak Economic Development Corporation (SEDC) in a simple ceremony yesterday. The MoU is to enable both parties to explore collaborations in areas of training, consultation and technical guidance. “The collaboration with MPC will enhance our journey into the field of digital economy and […]
15 start-ups selected for Tegas programme
KUCHING: Fifteen start-ups have been selected for Tabung Ekonomi Gagasan Anak Sarawak’s (Tegas) first Digital Pre-Accelerator (TDPA) programme. In a press statement issued today, Tegas is working closely with their strategic partners — WatchTower and Friends (WTF), pitchIN and Sarawak Multimedia Authority (SMA) — for the programme’s third batch from July 13 until 18, which […]
Improving life of the poor
BY TANIA LAM & SHAH AHMED FAROUQ KUCHING: Two learning institutions here have inked an agreement to conduct research towards assisting poverty-stricken communities aimed at enabling them to be self-reliant and improve their quality of life. The memorandum of agreement (MoA) was signed between Knowledge Capital Capacity Building Learning Centre (KCCBLC) and University College of […]
Malaysia Airlines, Japan Airlines to joint-business partnership
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia Airlines Bhd and Japan Airlines (JAL) are set to launch a joint business partnership on July 25, 2020 where the two carriers will cooperate commercially on flights between two countries. Through this partnership, MAB and JAL will take on new challenges to further enhance convenience between Japan and Malaysia and allow customers […]
State food firms synergising trade with Singapore
KUCHING: Sarawakian food production companies are keen to link up with Singaporean investors or partners, as seen during the ‘Sarawak Business Matching on Food Sourcing’ webinar jointly organised by Singapore Business Federation and Sarawak Trade and Tourism Office Singapore (Statos) on Wednesday (June 24). At the event, seven Sarawakian food production companies delivered presentations on […]
SEDC plans to collaborate with MPC
KUCHING: Sarawak Economic Development Corporation (SEDC) intends to collaborate with the Malaysia Productivity Corporation (MPC) in attracting more local businesses, and small and medium enterprises (SMEs) to participate in the digital transformation of the economy. SEDC general manager Abdul Hadi Datuk Abdul Kadir said this was vital because digital economy had the potential to better […]
Tackling drug abuse among minors
KUCHING: The One-Stop Committee (OSC) will take future initiatives to curb drug and substance abuse among minors. Welfare, Community Wellbeing, Women, Family and Childhood Development Minister Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah revealed that OSC would collaborate with the State Education Department, State Health Department, and State National Anti-Drug Agency (AADK) to organise intervention programmes with schools […]
