Sarawak aims to begin carbon trading next year
KUCHING: Sarawak aims to begin carbon trading next year, which will be a new source of income for Bintulu and increase the state’s revenue. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said carbon is currently under the Ministry of Natural Resources, Environment, and Climate Change in Malaysia. However, according to the United Nations definition that […]
Sarawak flagpole: Money-maker for state
KUCHING: The RM30 million Sarawak flagpole project will generate revenue directly and indirectly for various sectors including attracting thousands of visitors who either live near or far from the state’s latest landmark. In his response to the recent criticism by Democratic Action Party (DAP) that the project was a waste of public money, chairman of […]
New economic networks vital to market pepper products
BETONG: Sarawak needs to establish new economic networks to enhance pepper farming where it holds significant potential for generating revenue and creating a sustainable impact on the pepper planters. Deputy Minister of Youth, Sports and Entrepreneur Development Datuk Gerald Rentap Jabu said that the state possesses abundant resources, particularly in pepper production, and thus should […]
Housewife turns hobby into business
BY AINA ARNI KUCHING: Housewife, Nurafiza Nur Mohammad Fazil, 38, is one enterprising woman. She has turned her sewing hobby into a source of side income for her family. Born in Spaoh, she began learning sewing just for fun in 2009 after she graduated with a Diploma In Information Technology from Sarawak MSU College. “I […]
200 women join ministry’s biz programme
SIBU: A total of 200 participants have taken part in Program Keusahawanan Wanita Bangkit@ KPWKM organised by the Federal Women, Family and Community Development Ministry (KPWKM) here yesterday. Its minister Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri said incentives were given to women through the programme to start generating income with small capital in the field of e-commerce […]
Lubok Antu MP looking at ways to improve livelihoods of communities
ENGKILILI: The communities here have been advised to find other ways of generating income. According to a Sarawak Public Communications Unit (Ukas) report, Lubok Antu MP Roy Angau Gingkoi said he was drawing up plans to improving their livelihoods through agriculture. He also requested the cooperation of residents to hold a discussion to find out […]
Local franchises now in 70 countries
By Gabriel Lihan KUCHING: Franchise companies in Malaysia are thriving both locally and internationally. In applauding them Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs Minister Datuk Sri Alexander Nanta Linggi said that 1,137 franchise companies have registered under his ministry. A total of 68 local franchise companies have successfully made it to the international market and currently are […]
New modern economy model
FORESTS will be the new stream of Sarawak’s income in modern economy, said Lidam Assan (GPS-Katibas) in support of the Forest Amendment Bill 2022. “Additionally, for the safety of Sarawak and at the same time contributing to the reduction of global warming, I rise to support the Forest Amendment Bill 2022.” Lidam pointed out that […]
You can succeed if you dare
MIRI: Those choosing to work on their own can also succeed if they dare and are committed to pursue their dreams. “Please stop classifying it (self-employment) as a second class job as it is also capable of generating income if done with commitment,” said Minister for Women, Childhood and Community Wellbeing Development Datuk Seri Fatimah […]
Surveys of native land to continue after state polls
SPAOH: The state government under Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) plans to conduct more surveys on Native Customary Right (NCR) land and aims to generate income for rural folks through socio-economic programmes after the 12th state election. Deputy Chief Minister Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah said the surveys under Section 6 would enable the NCR land to […]
