SEDC in joint venture to further propel growth
KUCHING: The Sarawak Economic Development Corporation (SEDC) has entered a joint venture with Opus International (M) Berhad (OIMB) to promote economic development in Sarawak. In a statement on Friday (Mar 11), said the joint venture will propel further collaboration and sharing of resources between the two parties to ensure smooth delivery of mega infrastructure projects […]
Shell Malaysia Upstream relocation good for Miri, says minister
MIRI: With Shell Malaysia Upstream main office moving here from Kuala Lumpur by 2023 end, Sarawak Minister of Transport Datuk Seri Lee Kim Shin is optimistic that this augurs well for the city’s overall economic development. He described the move as appropriate, giving the fact that the first oil well in Sarawak was discovered in […]
Ministry to ensure Miri port achieves mission
KUCHING: The Ministry of Infrastructure and Port Development (MIPD) will support Miri Port Authority (MPA) in achieving its vision and mission to be the catalyst for economic development in the northern region of Sarawak. Deputy Minister Datuk Majang Renggi assured this during a working visit to MPA. “Ports play a very important role in the […]
Indonesian capital move: Sarawak to benefit from rapid economic development
KUCHING: Sarawak will enjoy a multiplier positive impact to its economic development when Indonesia moves its capital to Borneo island. Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Parliament and Law) Datuk Seri Dr Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar said the shift of Indonesia’s administrative centre to Kalimantan would bring about rapid development to the island in the […]
Crucial role as bridge between people and gov’t
KOTA SAMARAHAN: Community leaders and village chiefs (KMKK) in Samarahan district have been urged to play a more proactive and greater role in all aspects including for the people, in human capital, and infrastructure and economic development. In making this call, Kota Samarahan MP Rubiah Wang said that she believes the role of KMKK is […]
Rep wants to see Stakan become economic centre
KUCHING: Stakan will become a booming economic centre, much like Kuching, due to its many economic developments and activities, said its assemblyman. “There are many businesses in Stakan so, it is not impossible to develop the area and turning it into an economic centre. “Even the distribution of population in the Samarahan area today is […]
Making Kuching a smart city
Enhancing government-citizen interaction KUCHING: The Kuching Smart City Masterplan (KSCMP) for the first Smart City Operating System in Malaysia will enhance government-citizen interaction or connection and improve the provision of government services to the people. Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg said this would start off with Darul Hana in Petra Jaya, followed […]
Developers call on Abang Johari
KUCHING: Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg received a courtesy visit from representatives of Sarawak Housing and Real Estate Developers’ Association (Sheda) at Wisma Bapa Malaysia here, on Wednesday. The visitors were led by Sheda’s president Augustine Wong Chung Ho and comprised its deputy president Louis Ting, secretary-general Angie Kueh and treasurer-general John […]
Unity key to state’s progress
BAU: Sarawak has to maintain its unity in order to become the main powerhouse in the country in terms of economic development, said Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg. “The state’s progress is good as the fundamentals including unity are already intact. Sarawak only needs to work on increasing its revenue and enhancing […]
Integral to state’s economic development
SIBU: Once a major timber-producing region, Sibu will remain an integral part in the state’s economic development. Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg said Sibu is well-positioned to be a centre for commercial and financial services to other towns in the central region like Belaga, Kapit, Kanowit, Song, Mukah, Julau and Sarikei. “Times […]
