Sarawak stays firm against detrimental influences
KUCHING: Sarawak remains firm in safeguarding against any detrimental influences that can ‘spread cancer’ in the state. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said Sarawak wants to maintain its strong mutual understanding among the racial groups in the state. “That is why we use our immigration power. It is not to control […]
Delegate education and healthcare matters under state control
KUCHING: The Sarawak government has requested to have administrative control over education and healthcare matters within the state. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said this includes running the operation of the hospital and recruitment. “What we say is, why not administratively, you delegate the power to us to run the hospitals, […]
Crucial to embrace new economy
KUCHING: Malaysia must embrace the new economy to revitalise its economy, said Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg. He said looking at the world now, it is shifting towards hydrogen and therefore the country must move into the new economy. “Our country is not that big as compared to other nations. Indonesia […]
GPS forms Unity Government Consultation Council
KUCHING: Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) has agreed to the establishment of a Unity Government Consultation Council. “We have informed our friends in the federal government that we have agreed on the establishment of a Unity Government Consultation Council,” said Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg during a press conference after chairing the […]
Consult us on education policies, reminds Premier
KUCHING: Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg is dissatisfied with the lack of adherence to Paragraph 17 of the Inter-Governmental Committee (IGC) Report, which states that the country’s education policy should involve consultation with the state. “If you (federal government) want to impose any policy on education, the director of education, though […]
Sarawak’s green energy drive piques international interest
BY SARAH HAFIZAH CHANDRA and GOH PEI PEI KUCHING: Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg has been invited to share his thoughts on green energy at a conference in Bali later this year. He said he was invited as a speaker given that Sarawak is at the forefront of the new economy […]
Insightful confab, say participants
KUCHING: The Asia Carbon Conference 2023 (ACC 2023) kicked off today gathering top industry leaders for carbon offsetting and trading in the rapidly growing global market. Over 400 local and foreign participants are taking part in the two-day conference being organised by Argu Media in collaboration with Ministry of Energy and Environmental Sustainability with headline […]
A greener future — Sarawak leads in carbon governance
KUCHING: Sarawak is taking the lead in the development of a well-designed carbon governance and mechanism. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said the mechanism will allow companies and individuals to reduce their carbon footprint and also support the transition to a low-carbon and climate-resilient future. He said putting a price on […]
Sarawak climate change centre to trailblaze carbon trading initiatives
KUCHING: Sarawak will establish its own climate change centre which will serve as a centralised hub to coordinate, manage and guide climate change and carbon trading initiatives. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said the carbon plan for Sarawak is a significant undertaking that requires a comprehensive and coordinated approach to be […]
Conference to shape Asia’s future carbon market, says Abang Jo
KUCHING: The Asia Carbon Conference 2023 (ACC 2023) is an exceptional industrial event which holds the potential to shape the future of the Asian carbon market and related sustainability initiatives. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said the conference will set the stage for pivotal policymaking decisions, cutting-edge investment opportunities and innovative […]
