Petronas delegation calls on BDA CEO

BINTULU: Bintulu Development Authority (BDA) chief executive officer (CEO) Datuk Muhammad Yakup Kari received a visit from a Petronas Carigali Sdn Bhd – Sarawak Asset delegation at Wisma Bintulu here on Wednesday (April 12). The delegation was led by senior general manager Anuar Ismail. The visit was aimed at introducing the management team of Petronas […]

Need to work, move together in unity

LAWAS: For the smooth development of the state, all levels of society should cooperate and move in a unified direction. In stating this, Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Awang Tengah Ali Hasan emphasised the importance of collaboration among individuals with diverse backgrounds for the holistic development of the state, encompassing aspects such as infrastructure and human […]

KPDN working with other ministries to overcome middlemen issue

BUKIT MERTAJAM: The Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Ministry (KPDN) is collaborating with several other ministries to overcome the issue of middlemen causing goods to be expensive. Minister Datuk Seri Salahuddin Ayub said the ministry was constantly making efforts to reduce the role of middlemen in a bid to keep prices in check. “To […]

Collab to boost digital investment

KUCHING: The collaboration of the Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC) with the Sarawak Digital Economy Corporation (SDEC) will further strengthen the digitalisation of the economy in the state to encourage digital investment. According to a news report by Sarawak Public Communications Unit (UKAS), Minister of Communications and Digital, Ahmad Fahmi Mohamed Fadzil said, SDEC and […]

Time to do your part for society – donate your blood

MIRI: Donating one point of blood can save the lives of up to three people, and with this in mind the Sarawak State Library Miri (Pustaka Miri) is organising its first blood donation drive of the year on Saturday (March 11). Continuing its community services responsibility effort, the campaign is organised in collaboration with Sarawak […]

OUM to expand ties with state agencies, bodies

KUCHING: The Open University Malaysia (OUM) Kuching Learning Centre is looking to expand its collaboration with various state government agencies and organisations in hopes of strengthening education. Its director Hamimah Kipli stressed the significance of bridging the educational gap between urban and rural dwellers through its open and distance learning (ODL). As such, she said, […]

ACCCIS holds dialogue to strengthen collaboration

KUCHING: The Associated Chinese Chambers of Commerce and Industry of Sarawak (ACCCIS) held a dialogue session today with the Ministry of Food Industry, Commodity and Regional Development. The delegation led by its President Datuk Tan Jit Kee was received by Dr. Gluma Saban, Head of Policy and Development Division at the ministry. In a press […]

Sarawak works with Holland to develop forest conservation efforts

KUCHING: The Sarawak Forestry Department is collaborating with Van Hall Larenstein (VHL), University of Applied Sciences, from the Netherlands, on forest conservation and reforestation efforts. During a recent courtesy call on director Datuk Hamden Mohammad, Dr Peter van der Meer from VHL expressed his intention to work with the Sarawak government on carbon-related initiatives. The […]

Cool to work with Indrawani, says Dewi

KUCHING: Sarawakian singer Dewi Seriestha, described working with fellow Malaysian artiste, Anding Indrawani as one of the coolest moments of her life. “We shared a lot, from the Puteri Santubong musical theatre up until the production of the Cinta Abadi song and the music video,” she said, pointing out that Indrawani is a very cool, […]

Cakra willing to work with Sarawakian artistes

KOTA SAMARAHAN: Beloved Indonesian singer, Cakra Khan, is open to an idea of collaborating with any Sarawakian artiste. He stated that he is open to work with artistes in any music genre, just as long as the concept of the song is the same, and there is communication between both parties. “If that particular artiste […]