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Bridges, roads seen as catalysts to state’s growth

KUCHING: The construction of 11 bridges and coastal roads is a big way of opening up the hitherto long-undeveloped interior and coastal parts of Sarawak, opined Datuk Peter Minos. The Kota Samarahan Municipal Council (MPKS) chairman said this will give rise to and extend economic opportunities. True, the expenditure is big — RM11 billion for […]

Ministry committed to developing eco-tourism

LIMBANG: The Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture (Motac) is committed to developing local eco-tourism. Malaysia is seen as having high potential to become the best eco-tourism hub in the world, said its minister Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri. Just like in Kuala Santaba Patiambun, she said the atmosphere is the same as in Vietnam but […]

Economic activities will continue to function during state of emergency

KUALA LUMPUR: Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin expounded that the country’s economic activities will continue to function throughout the duration of the state of emergency, but is subject to compliance with the standard operating procedures (SOPs) and the re-implementation of the movement control order (MCO). The Prime Minister said the government would ensure that economic activities […]

Call to exploit state’s potential in agriculture

SIBU: Agriculture has been the occupation of the majority of the people in Sarawak since the earliest days. Senator Robert Lau said that in the early days agriculture was meant to produce food for the family “Over time agriculture has become an economic force and the mainstay of the country’s economy starting with rubber and […]

More can be done for Mambong

KUCHING: The people of Mambong are pleased with the overall development taking place in the area. However, they also hope that more infrastructure development such as roads, electricity and water supply will be continued. In addition, they also want to see more programmes organised, especially those that could spur economic activities in the area. Councillor […]

Boosting Batu Kitang’s tourism, economy

KUCHING: With continuous development in Batu Kitang, it will further boost the tourism industry and economic activities in the area. Kampung Batu Kitang village chief Sharkawi Solek, 63, said he is glad that the Batu Kitang River Tourism Corridor project proposed by Batu Kitang assemblyman Lo Khere Chiang, will turn Batu Kitang into a potential […]

New road to boost tourism, economy

KUCHING: Upon completion, the 8.5km road connecting Kampung Bako, Kampung Buntal and Kampung Santubong will not only complement the “missing link” in the state’s coastal road network, but will also further boost tourism and economic activities in Buntal area. Pantai Damai assemblyman Datuk Dr Abdul Rahman Junaidi told this to reporters after performing his Friday […]

Stick to standard operating procedures

KUCHING: The public have been told that they must continue to adhere to the standard operating procedures (SOPs) set by the authorities as more economic activities resume under the recovery movement control order (RMCO). Tupong assemblyman Fazzrudin Abdul Rahman said it was up to them to be positive about going back to their usual activities […]

Integrated compliance operations planned

ECONOMIC ACTIVITIES SOP BINTULU: Police will lead a special committee responsible for ensuring owners of premises and traders here comply with guidelines for the reopening of economic and social activities, as set by the State Disaster Management Committee. Bintulu Resident Jack Aman Luat said the committee would work with other agencies to carry out the […]