Fishermen association urged to be more active
BELADIN: The fishermen association (PNK) here has been urged to be more active and creative in organising programmes to help members improve their economic status. Beting Maro assemblyman Razaili Gapor expressed his disappointment with Beladin PNK’s performance yesterday, and wanted it to buck up. “Wake up … rearrange the association in order to look after […]
Fundamentals and financial position determining factor for investment
INVESTMENTS by the state in a listed stock are based on a thorough analysis and assessments of the company’s fundamentals, finances, and potential prospects and growth. Deputy Premier and Second Minister for Finance and New Economy Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas said this in his ministerial winding-up speech today when responding to issues raised by […]
Uggah to focus on development
SPAOH: Bukit Saban state assemblyman Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah is focusing on development in his constituency. Speaking at the Kampung Spaoh Hari Raya gathering here today, the focus would be on income generating economic activities and education. “I am also banking on inputs from Betong MP Datuk Robert Lawson Chuat to assist me,” he said. […]
Five-year plan to unleash potential of highland
MIRI: A five-year socio-economic development plan has been put into motion to identify and unleash the economic growth potentials of the Upper Baram and highland region. The Regional Corridor Development Authority (RECODA) on Mar 3 launched the Highland Development Agency (HDA) Socio-Economic Lab here, which held in-depth discussions among 140 participants, including local elected representatives, […]
Transforming Sarawak’s western region
Gedong development master plan KUCHING: The Gedong development master plan will be implemented over the next five years, bringing development not only to Gedong but also the areas of Simunjan, Asajaya, Sadong Jaya, Sebuyau, and Lingga. Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said the plan, which involves significant allocations, would certainly […]
Help us achieve vision 2030
Abang Jo says civil servants role crucial KUCHING: The Sarawak Civil Service (SCS) being the pulse and backbone of the state, has been urged to come up with a system of service delivery that will help the state achieve its vision of becoming a developed state and high-income society by 2030. Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri […]
Govt can depend on civil service to deliver: Jaul
KUCHING: The Sarawak government can rely on its civil service to propel the state’s economic growth. The civil service will continue to support the state’s policy of developing high quality and environmentally sustainable public infrastructure, agriculture, manufacturing, tourism, and other sectors which are crucial for economic growth. State Secretary Datuk Amar Jaul Samion said that […]
Invest Sarawak in pipeline to spur business
KUCHING: The Sarawak government will establish a new entity called Invest Sarawak to provide better experiences and convenience for investors who want to invest in the state. Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said the new entity will be headed by Deputy Chief Minister Datuk Amar Awang Tengah Ali Hasan, who […]
Private sector vital to economic growth, says CM
KUCHING: The chief minister has called on the private sector to work closely with the state government to ensure the state economy continues to thrive. Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said although the government had introduced many initiatives to spearhead new directions for the economy, the private sector must also be fully […]
Reliable transport industry important for economic growth: Lee
KUCHING: There is a need for a reliable, efficient and competitive transport industry for the country’s economic growth and development. Transport Minister Datuk Seri Lee Kim Shin Lee said Sarawak’s transition to Phase 4 of the National Recovery Plan early this year would spur interstate travel movement. “Therefore, the movement of people and goods across […]
