Culture, tradition, nature hold economic potential
KUCHING: The preservation of cultures, traditions and conservation of nature is significant as it brings socio-economic value to the indigenous communities in Sarawak. Deputy Minister in the Premier’s Office Datuk Gerawat Gala emphasised that if all three aspects are maintained, it will prosper the native communities. He said as Sarawak is blessed with abundant natural […]
Ahmad Zahid to focus on rural disparity, economic potential
KUALA LUMPUR: Disparity, exploration of economic potential and improving living standards in the rural areas are the priorities and focus of Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi in helming the Ministry of Rural and Regional Development (KKDW). Ahmad Zahid said he will submit an action plan and key performance indicators (KPI) for […]
Accessibility key to Sarawak’s progress
KUCHING: Deputy Chief Minister Tan Sri Datuk Amar Dr James Jemut Masing has emphasised accessibility as the key to unlocking Sarawak’s potential. While on a helicopter trip to a longhouse in his constituency of Baleh, he saw large tracts of undeveloped land and pondered on the need to unlock such assets in order for them […]
UiTM Mukah to develop economic potential in Tellian
MUKAH: Universiti Teknologi Mara (UiTM) Mukah Branch in collaboration with Tellian assemblyman Yusibnosh Balo is embarking on a community development programme to develop the economic potential in Tellian. Yusibnosh said he has given his full backing to UiTM Mukah towards ensuring that the Ecotourism and Entrepreneurship programme in the Tellian constituency succeed. “This programme is […]
High-income boost to come from Miri
Sarawak’s 2030 vision MIRI: This city and division as a whole has huge economic potential and will play a very critical role in complementing Sarawak’s vision of becoming a developed and high-income state by 2030, said Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg. He expressed confidence that with the strategic plans laid out by […]
Nancy surveys areas with tourism potential
KUCHING: Tourism, Arts and Culture Minister Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri, who is also Batang Sadong MP, surveyed the development of Rural Transformation Projects (RTPs) around Gedong, Simunjan, and Sadong Jaya yesterday. This was her first visit since the implementation of the movement control order (MCO) and conditional movement control order (CMCO), which began on March […]
Not maximising environment’s economic potential
Lazy people tend not to take chances, but express themselves by tearing down other’s work. – Ann Rule, American author of true crime books It is a pity that there still exists a majority of Iban parents in the rural areas, especially those staying in longhouses or in individual kampung houses, who are not making […]
