Ringgit expected to be traded cautiously next week
KUALA LUMPUR: The ringgit will likely trade in a cautious mode next week with investors eyeing updates on the global economic performance. SPI Asset Management managing director Stephen Innes told Bernama that; “The local currency is expected to trade in a range of between 4.66 and 4.68 against the US dollar next week.” Meanwhile, Hong […]
Sarawak’s digital economy agenda fuels economic development, says federal deputy minister
SARIKEI: The Sarawak government has achieved significant economic development across multiple sectors since the initiation of the digital economy agenda in 2018. Federal Deputy Minister of Natural Resources, Environment and Climate Change, Datuk Seri Huang Tiong Sii, highlighted the direct impact of this success on the agricultural sector, palm oil industry, e-commerce, and financial technology, […]
Sarawak’s future well directed by GPS
LAWAS: Sarawak has taken a new direction and approach in its economic development as it celebrates 60 years of independence. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari said the Sarawak government had also taken the initiative to train the youth to continue the state’s development efforts. “From the point of view of terminology, information technology […]
Women participation in economic development vital
BY ALEXANDRA LORNA, NATASHA JEE & JACINTHA JOLENE KUCHING: Women should be involved in developing the economy of the country, said Minister of Women, Family and Community Development Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri. She said that in Malaysia, the women population is 15.4 million which accounts for 47.7 per cent of the entire Malaysian population. “There […]
Nation’s unemployment rate dips 3.5 pct
KUCHING: The Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM) reported that the nation’s unemployment rate dipped to 3.5 per cent with 591.9 thousand unemployed persons as of Feb 2023. On the overall performance of the month, chief statistician Malaysia Datuk Seri Dr Mohd Uzir Mahidin said that the position of the country’s labour market continues to be […]
Police prepared at all times, Samarahan police chief tells his men
KOTA SAMARAHAN: The rapid economic and social development taking place in the district requires the police to enhance their capabilities and strategies to deliver their services effectively. Kota Samarahan police chief DSP Brodie Brangka said Kota Samarahan is quickly emerging as a developing district, therefore the police force needs to be ready at all times […]
Broader Sarawak, bigger opportunities
KUCHING: As Sarawak is now regarded as a region, more opportunities will come, said Business Events Sarawak (Sarawak Convention Bureau) Chairman Datuk Seri Abang Abdul Karim Tun Openg. In light of this, he urged local business communities to step up the game by actively contributing to and accelerating the region’s economic development and growth, including […]
Forest Dept applying tech to tackle issues
KUCHING: The Forest Department Sarawak (FDS) is stressing the use of technology to resolve issues confronting the department. Its director Datuk Hamden Mohammad said that to keep up with globalisation, digital transformation, and implementation of the digital economy, the department cannot afford to give technology the cold shoulder. He said the use of technology is […]
Way forward towards prosperous, inclusive development
KUCHING: The organisation of the Sarawak Gastronomy Incubator (SAGO) is important to ensure the state’s economic development is prosperous and inclusive for all Sarawakians. Education, Innovation and Talent Development Minister Datuk Roland Sagah Wee Inn said it would definitely help the traditional food and beverage (F&B) services industry to innovate and stay ahead of the […]
Sarawak stays on track to become digitised
BY JACINTHA JOLENE & GABRIEL LIHAN KUCHING: Initiatives for digital economy have been successfully implemented and Sarawak is right on track to transform into a smart state. Minister for Utility and Telecommunication Datuk Julaihi Narawi said in order to achieve the Post Covid-19 Development Strategy (PCDS) 2030 goals, Sarawak must double the size of the […]
