Human capital must grow in tandem with development
SADONG JAYA: Residents here must focus on human capital development as state leaders strive to implement basic infrastructure development. MP Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri said this is important if the people want to be more advanced economically and socially, once complete infrastructure has been developed. “We also need to continue to enrich and empower ourselves […]
Master plan study on industrial terminals ready next year
THE International Trade, Industry and Investment Ministry (MINTRED) has commenced a master plan study for the development of industrial terminals in Sarawak. Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Awang Tengah Ali Hasan said the master plan was expected to be completed by March, next year. Awang Tengah revealed this in his ministerial winding-up speech today. “The consultant […]
Dayaks must avail themselves to development
BETONG: Dayak non-governmental organisations (NGOs) must know and understand the many programmes under the state’s Post COVID-19 Development Strategy (PCDS) 2030. Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas said this would help encourage and prompt the community to take part in relevant programmes as outlined under the strategy. “When we want to fish, we must […]
Uggah to focus on development
SPAOH: Bukit Saban state assemblyman Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah is focusing on development in his constituency. Speaking at the Kampung Spaoh Hari Raya gathering here today, the focus would be on income generating economic activities and education. “I am also banking on inputs from Betong MP Datuk Robert Lawson Chuat to assist me,” he said. […]
Song lacks development
THE government should set aside sufficient funds for the construction of roads connecting 88 settlements in Song district, Lidam Assan (GPS-Katibas) said today. Stressing that infrastructure facilities were a prerequisite to development, he said: “Yet, for decades now, this is what Song has been lacking, which understandably, accounts for the lack of development in the […]
Nine projects to address water woes in Sibu
A TOTAL of nine projects had been approved to address the water supply problem in Sibu. Deputy Minister for Utility and Telecommunication, Datuk Dr Abdul Rahman Junaidi said demand for water had increased due to the development and growth in Sibu. “The approved projects are the upgrading of the Salim Plant from 150MLD to 300MLD, […]
Women have played a key role in government policies
BY NOOR EMMYWATIE KASIMAN KUCHING: The contribution of women in the field of research has influenced government policies and development programmes in Malaysia, especially in Sarawak, says an economist. Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (Unimas) Professor Datuk Dr Madeline Berma said the role of women in scholarly writing showed that the contribution of this group was no […]
Sarawak to enhance sago potential as food crop
KUCHING: Sarawak has exported 37,884 metric tonnes of sago starch valued at RM78.29 million. Modernisation of Agriculture and Regional Development Minister Datuk Seri Dr Stephen Rundi Utom said the commodity has mainly been exported to Peninsular Malaysia and Japan with 51.27 per cent and 35.47 per cent of the total export volume respectively. “Sarawak is […]
CM launches action plan to steer growth
KUCHING: The Sarawak Government is confident it will be able to deliver the development objectives of the Post Covid-19 Development Strategy (PCDS) 2030 through its Action and Implementation Plan (AIP) for the PCDS 2030, which was launched on Monday (Feb 7). Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said this was because […]
CM’s economic, devt policies earn people’s respect
MUKAH: Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari’s development and economic policies have gained recognition from Sarawakians in particular and Malaysians in general. This is evidenced by the overwhelming victory achieved by the Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) led by Abang Johari in the recent state election. Former Tellian assemblyman Yussibnosh Balo said this at […]
