RM7 mln for InvestSarawak 2023 to boost state’s economy
KUCHING: A sum of RM7 million has been allocated for the established InvestSarawak, an entity to attract foreign direct investments (FDI) into the state. Finance and New Economy Minister Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said the entity is to spearhead new directions by driving in local and foreign investors to uplift the […]
Abang Johari tables RM10.797 bln State Budget for 2023
BY SARAH HAFIZAH CHANDRA & NOOR SYAHHIRA HADY PREMIER Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg today (Nov 21) tabled a State Budget of RM10.797 billion for 2023. Out of the RM10.797 billion budgeted for Ordinary Expenditure, he said a sum of RM3.997 billion has been allocated for Operating Expenditure while RM6.8 billion is […]
5 main principles make up 2023 State Budget
BY SARAH HAFIZAH CHANDRA & NOOR SYAHHIRA HADY The 2023 Budget themed ‘Sarawak First: Towards an Inclusive, Prosperous, and Harmonious Society’ has been formulated by anchoring five principles. Finance and New Economy Minister Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg stated the five principles are developing a more robust, competitive and equitable economy; building […]
Sarawak economy projected to register a 5 to 6 pct growth in 2023
SARAWAK is on the right track of recovery as most of its economic indicators show an upward trend. According to Finance and New Economy Minister Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg, the state government anticipates that the domestic economy will gradually improve and become stronger for the rest of 2022 and into 2023. […]
Moments of silence for ex-Senate president
By NOOR SYAHHIRA HADY & SARAH HAFIZAH CHANDRA KUCHING: The State Legislative Assembly (DUN) observed a moment of silence as tribute to former Senate president Tan Sri Abang Ahmad Urai Abang Mohideen today. The DUN also saw a moment of silence to honour other leaders and representatives of the state assembly who have passed on […]
Sovereign wealth fund to ensure future well-being
By Jamie Lu A STRONG financial position has convinced the Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) government that it is time to put aside funds for future generations through a sovereign wealth fund. In the last couple of months, Sarawak Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg has travelled to Norway, Singapore and Britain to […]
Next level of transformation for Betong
BETONG: The state government is looking to transform the Betong division to the next level, said Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg. He said this will be done via a new approach which involves widespread infrastructure development through the Betong Division Development Agency (BDDA). “Betong which is now a division, we will […]
On track to become leading digital economy
BY ARNOLD UJANG SARAWAK is on track to be a leading digital economy by 2030 with the establishment of related agencies and digital infrastructures. The state’s venture to digitalise its economy began in earnest in 2018, shifting its dependence on non-renewable resources and leapfrogging into the next generation economy. As Sarawak continues to progress, it […]
No group left behind in GPS GE15 manifesto, says Abang Jo
by NOOR SYAHHIRA HADY & NATASHA JEE KUCHING: Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) has launched its manifesto for the 15th General Election (GE15) with the theme ‘Ensuring Sarawak’s Stability, Progress, and Prosperity’. Speaking to a crowd of over 1,000 at the launching of the party’s manifesto, the party chairman and Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang […]
Amendments to improve anti-hopping laws in Sarawak to be tabled in next DUN sitting, says Premier
ENGKELILI: The Sarawak Government will amend the anti-hopping law under Article 17 of the Sarawak Constitution in the upcoming State Legislative Assembly (DUN) sitting at the end of the month. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said the amendments will be introduced to improve the anti-party hopping law to be on par […]
