SEDC, Bank Rakyat to jointly promote entrepreneurship
KUCHING: Sarawak Economic Development Corporation (SEDC) and Bank Kerjasama Rakyat Malaysia Berhad (Bank Rakyat) signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on Friday (Jan 28) to promote entrepreneur development programmes in the state. The programme will include joint promotions, development, enhancement, and capacity building among local entrepreneurs. The signing at Wisma Bapa Malaysia was witnessed by […]
Assemblyman wants rural roads repaired
KUCHING: Assistant Minister of Public Health, Housing and Local Government Datuk Dr Penguang Manggil has instructed the Public Works Department (JKR) to repair the damages at numerous roads in Marudi immediately, including Jalan Ulu Tinjar, Jalan Lubok Mulong/Ng Lait, and at Sg Nyiro.The Marudi assemblyman shared that he had held a meeting with JKR regarding […]
192 landowners receive over RM9.65 mln compensation
BAU: A group of 192 landowners here received over RM9.65 million in compensation for their lands taken by the government for development purposes. Deputy Chief Minister Datuk Amar Awang Tengah Ali Hasan presented the landowners the compensation cheques for the lands which were acquired for road upgrading and construction of bailey bridges here on Saturday […]
Jepak Jaya: Second wave of development for Bintulu
BINTULU: Jepak will be renamed Japak Jaya once it is developed under the second wave of development in this industrial town. Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said the area would be systematically developed to include a Resident Office, affordable houses and other amenities. He said that the first-wave of development […]
Get help from Matrade, Sarawakian companies told
KUCHING: It is hoped that more Sarawakian businesses will participate in export development programmes and export promotion activities organised by Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation (Matrade). In saying this, Bintulu Port Holdings Berhad Group chief executive officer (CEO) Datuk Mohammad Medan Abdullah added that he was glad that Matrade had come up with expanded scopes […]
Sarawak’s community-based tourism to be intensified
BY LUCIA TEREY JOHN KUALA LUMPUR: Efforts to strengthen community-based tourism (CBT) in Sarawak will be further intensified through commercialisation and craft development programmes, said Tourism, Arts and Culture Minister Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri. Nancy, who is also Batang Sadong Member of Parliament said apart from enjoying the beauty of Sarawak’s flora and fauna, tourists […]
Sarawak is developed according to its mould
KUCHING: It is proven that Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg is sincere in developing Sarawak according to its own mould. Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) senior vice-president Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof said that ever since Abang Johari took over to lead the state, he has been working and moving non-stop throughout the […]
Challenges in developing Layar Constituency
BY MOHD ZAHID AHMAD ZAKI WHEN passing through the Pan Borneo Highway, Layar, located in Betong, is a mandatory stopover for drivers either travelling from south to north or vice versa. This is enough to prove that Layar is the focus of public attention because of its good infrastructure. However, developing an area is not […]
Council accepts Sibu city status challenge
KUCHING: Sibu Municipal Council (SMC) is aiming to achieve city status for Sibu town by 2031. SMC chairman Clarence Ting Ing Horh said he accepted the challenge of fulfilling the shortages in the council’s annual revenue and reserve fund, which are now at RM18 million and RM25 million respectively. “I hope SMC can be the […]
Sada – a launching pad for Sri Aman’s progress
SIMANGGANG: The Sri Aman Development Agency (Sada) will be the launch pad for greater development progress in the Sri Aman Division in line with Sarawak’s aspiration to be a developed state by 2030. Sada chairperson Datuk Seri Rohani Abdul Karim said she was confident of this, adding that Sada was committed in ensuring that every […]
