Make best use of government aid
MUKAH: Communities, especially in rural areas, should make the best use of the assistance channelled to them to improve their lives. Jemoreng assemblyman Datuk Dr Juanda Jaya said the government was always looking for ways for the population to improve their economic status, especially through agriculture. “The government is now ready to help in terms […]
Srikandi stands firm behind PM Muhyiddin, prepared to contest all seats in GE15
KUALA LUMPUR: Parti Pribumi Bersatu Malaysia (Bersatu) Srikandi will always stand firm behind Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin to face the 15th General Election (GE15) and is prepared to contest all seats if Umno refused to tolerate it. Its chief, Datuk Seri Rina Mohd Harun, said healthy politics and the creation of a sense […]
Another lockdown will upset economic growth
KUCHING: Another complete lockdown in the country will upset economic growth, severely impacting businesses and push up unemployment rate, said economist Datuk Dr Madeline Berma. She said if Malaysia decided to impose another lockdown, the country’s gross domestic product (GDP) would definitely be affected. “A lockdown will also affect the government’s objective of trying to […]
Economy to grow between six and eight per cent next year
SARAWAK’S economy is projected to grow between six and eight per cent next year, says Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg. “The economy will gradually recover once the Covid-19 pandemic situation improves, driving both domestic and external demand,” he said at the DUN sitting on Monday (Nov 9). The economy is expected to […]
More skill development programmes for youth
NUMEROUS skill development programmes are being introduced to empower locals to be able to contribute more to the growth of the economy and ultimately improve their socio-economic status. Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg, said human capital enhancement is important as it acts as the main catalyst for the state to continue to […]
Post-pandemic promotions in China, Europe
KUCHING: The sweeping Covid-19 pandemic has wreaked havoc across the globe, impacting human lives, shuttering businesses and impeding economic growth. Tourism is one of the hardest hit sectors as nations have closed their borders and people are apprehensive about venturing out in these uncertain times. The World Travel and Tourism Council has estimated that almost […]
Have hydrogen economy will grow
BY NATASHA JEE & SARAH HARIZAH CHANDRA KUCHING: Sarawak’s economy will grow further once the production and usage of hydrogen have taken off, said Sarawak Economic Development Corporation (SEDC). SEDC chairman Tan Sri Datuk Amar Dr Abdul Aziz Husain said Sarawak is capable and in a position to produce hydrogen. “Actually Sarawak is capable […]
AI to drive state’s economy
KUCHING: Artificial Intelligence (AI) should be applied to analyse and monetise data, which in turn will drive Sarawak’s economy, said Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg. “From Sarawak’s perspective, we have a lot of geological data. We have a lot of natural data, but we are lacking in terms of how to process […]
Enhancing data-driven economic growth
KUCHING: To further enhance data-driven economic growth, the state government will continue to develop policies for public and private sector data access, said Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg. He added that they would also continue to enhance data centres which would include meeting data hosting requirements, government open data platform, as well […]
e-residency concept under study
KUCHING: The Sarawak Digital Economy Corporation (SDEC) is studying the e-residency concept, which allows digital entrepreneurs to manage their business from anywhere. “This is an area which could be way to increase and catapult our economic growth,” said its chairman Tan Sri Mohamad Morshidi Abdul Ghani during a panel discussion session at the International Digital […]
