Bird’s nest traders appeal for govt support

KUCHING: The Sarawak Bird’s Nest Traders Association is seeking the state government’s support for production and export of bird’s nests so that it can be better managed as a natural resource. Government support will also protect revenue generation from this trade, said association president Loh Siaw Kuei. “This is to compete effectively with neighbouring countries […]

Govt’s support needed for home learning

KUCHING: The implementation of Home Teaching and Learning (PdPR) in Sarawak has sparked various polemics, said Datuk Shamsudin Abdul Rahman. The Consumer Voice Association of Sarawak (Covas) vice president opined that the needs of education besides health and economic also require immediate actions from the government during this Covid-19 pandemic. He said that the main […]

Government support vital for growth of palm oil industry

KUCHING: Government support is imperative to ensure the growth of the palm oil industry in Sarawak in future, said Sarawak Oil Palm Plantation Owners Association (Soppoa). In its press release on Monday (Nov 30), the association said the favourable crude palm oil (CPO) prices today was achieved because of its regular engagements with both the […]