Plenty of opportunities here, Dr Sim tells out-of-state Sarawakians
BY NOOR SYAHHIRA HADY & GABRIEL LIHAN KUCHING: Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Dr Sim Kui Hian stressed that there is a need to raise awareness on the opportunities available in Sarawak. This, he said, is available to Sarawakians who are currently employed overseas for them to return and contribute to the state’s growth. “I have […]
Sarawakians advised to utilise opportunities provided
ASAJAYA: Sarawakians are advised to take advantage of all the opportunities given by the government in an effort to improve living standards while not being completely dependent on assistance. Deputy Minister of Rural and Regional Development, Datuk Rubiah Wang said the people also needed to play a role in efforts towards achieving the government’s wishes […]
Fair disseminates info on economic opportunities for women
KUCHING: The Women Career Fair programme is able to empower and increase women’s involvement in economic activities and opportunities. The program is an initiative of the Ministry of Women, Early Childhood and Community Wellbeing Development through the Women and Family Department as part of the Women’s Day 2023 celebration which will be held on March […]
The rise of BNPL economics
Investment is indeed a crucial driver of economic growth, as it generates employment opportunities and raises the standard of living. It is the role of the government to create a favourable business environment that attracts investments, both from domestic and foreign investors. Indeed, Malaysia’s share of foreign direct investments in the ASEAN region has decreased […]
Venture out for economic opportunities: Uggah
BY LEE SHAW WEI, NATASHA JEE & MA CHEE SENG SARAWAK needs to look beyond its cities and towns to expand its economic activities in order to progress. This is the message from Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas, the Deputy Premier and Minister of Infrastructure and Port Development (MIPD), who said rural connectivity is important […]
Opportunities in Sarawak-Australia natural resource wealth
KUCHING: Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Awang Tengah Ali Hasan said more opportunities can be mapped out between Sarawak and Australia as both are rich in natural resources. He spoke of the possibility when he met with Western Australia’s Minister for Finance, Aboriginal Affairs, Racing and Gaming, Citizenship and Multicultural Interest Dr Toni Buti recently. He […]
Venture capital idea will help start-ups
MIRI: A proposal to allow young entrepreneurs to explore economic opportunities through the venture capital mechanism is gaining traction. The proposal made by Sarawak Bumiputera Entrepreneurs (DUBS) president Datuk Abang Helmi Tan Sri Ikhwan has won the backing of its branch here. DUBS Miri chief, Hafidz Rohani, this is because it is difficult for young […]
Private sector urged to seize economic opportunities
KUCHING: Deputy Minister of Utilities and Telecommunication Datuk Dr Abdul Rahman Junaidi has echoed the call of Head of State Tun Pehin Sri Abdul Taib Mahmud for the private sector to seize the economic opportunities as a result of the relocation of the Indonesian capital to Kalimantan. “The private sector is encouraged to seek opportunities […]
Grab available economic opportunities, youth told
MUKAH: Newly appointed Assistant Minister of Youth, Sports and Entrepreneur Development (Youth and Sports Development) Datuk Gerald Rentap Jabu urged local youth to grab the economic opportunities available here following development in various sectors. One area where local youth can venture into is the transportation sector, where they can provide Grab services to the people […]
Pan Borneo Highway to be game changer
KUCHING: The Pan Borneo Highway, once completed, is going to be a game changer. It will bring major changes because when people are able to access the markets, demands for their products will rise. Sahrain Maloh, Manager, Corporate Communication and Land Sub-unit, Pan Borneo Highway Unit, Jabatan Kerja Raya Sarawak, when contacted here on Monday […]
