Co-ops can help improve lot of the people
KUCHING: The government is committed to empowering the cooperative sector to improve the socioeconomic status of the community. Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Awang Tengah Ali Hasan said cooperatives are on the right track for community developmentin Sarawak. “Furthermore, it will realise the government’s target to improve the socioeconomic position of the community in an inclusive […]
Using drones to monitor deforestation, illegal logging
KOTA SAMARAHAN: It was mentioned that the drone industry in Malaysia had the potential to generate RM50.71bil to the gross domestic product (GDP) and capable of creating 100,000 jobs by 2030. Universiti Teknologi Mara (UiTM) Sarawak rector Professor Datuk Dr Jamil Hamali also pointed out that through the use of drones, Sarawak had been successful […]
ASPIRASI calls for set up of oil ministry
KUCHING: A Sarawak-based political party has suggested that the Anwar Administration create a minister of oil portfolio as is the practice in several oil-producing countries. Sarawak Aspiration People’s Party (ASPIRASI) president Lina Soo said the reason based on the argument that oil and natural gas (O&G) is a major contributor to the federal coffers, accounting […]
RM10 bln for economy recovery
KUCHING: The state government has allocated RM10 billion for economic recession, which is expected next year. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said Sarawak is all set to face the challenges and is already on standby mode should the economy be jeopardised by recession. “Indeed, in 2023 and 2024, we expect to […]
MP believes DSAI can steer Malaysia forward
KUCHING: Bandar Kuching MP Dr Kelvin Yii believes that a government led by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim can steer the country towards better political stability. He said he was excited for the new dawn in Malaysia and looked forward to the Anwar’s leadership. “As Sarawakians, what we want is a multiracial federal government […]
Malaysians elect new govt as economy continues to recover
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia will go to the polls on Saturday (Nov 19) to elect a new government as the country continues to recover from the tripartite problems of the pandemic COVID-19, the global geopolitical crisis and climate change that have greatly affected the livelihood of its 32 million population. After days of exhaustive campaigning, the […]
Youth hope for inspiring, visionary leaders
KUCHING: The Sarawak Initiatives (TSI) went live on Facebook on Sunday to talk about what Sarawakians, particularly the youth, want in the upcoming 15th general election (GE15). Moderated by Prof Dr James Chin, a total of six panellists voiced their opinions and views on related issues including the fight based on the Malaysia Agreement 1963 […]
Global recession may not affect Malaysia
KUCHING: Though the World Bank has warned that the global recession might reach its peak next year, Malaysia might not entirely be affected by it. Economics lecturer from Malaysia Sarawak University (UNIMAS) Dr Evan Lau felt that the statistics for the gross domestics product (GDP) released by Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) on the second quarter […]
Board urges private sectors from Peninsula, Sabah to invest in pepper plantations
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysian Pepper Board (MPB) has urged the private sectors from Peninsular Malaysia and Sabah to invest in the pepper plantation sector, with the aim to become the top three pepper-producing countries among the International Pepper Community (IPC) in the next 10 years. At the moment, MPB senior director Langgi Chaling said Malaysia stands at number four […]
Need for major reforms to labour laws
KUCHING: It is important that the welfare of Malaysia’s labour force is well preserved, if not enhanced, in heading towards an innovation-driven economy, said Malaysian Trades Union Congress (MTUC) Sarawak secretary Andrew Lo. He pointed out that this is to ensure workers continue to be properly incentivised to raise their productivity, thus achieving greater value […]
