High-income Sarawak on track to attain economic goals
KUCHING: Sarawak deemed as a high-income state by the World Bank serves as an indication that the state is on track to achieve its economic goals. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said that with the state’s increased income last year, Sarawak had exceeded the World Bank’s gross national income (GNI) per […]
High-income status equates to equal wealth distribution
KUCHING: A state’s high-income status can only be considered when its people regard themselves as a high-income society. In stating this, economist Datuk Dr Ahamed Kameel Mydin Meera pointed out that the important thing for a high income state is how its wealth is distributed among its people. “This is because there could be just […]
Rich-poor gap needs to be bridged: Business chamber
KUCHING: It is important to close the gap between the rich and the poor in Sarawak, said Datuk Jonathan Chai. The secretary-general of Associated Chinese Chambers of Commerce and Industry Sarawak (ACCCIS) said that if the gap is not closed between the rich and poor, Sarawak’s recent achievement as a high income state would be […]
High-income state: We worked hard, says Nancy
KUCHING: The achievement and recognition of Sarawak as a high-income state by the World Bank reflects the dedicated efforts of Sarawakians and their leaders. Federal Minister of Women, Family, and Community Development Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri pointed out that Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg has been working hard to improve Sarawak’s […]
PETROS to invest RM2 bln to develop 400MW Miri power plant
KUCHING: Miri has been identified as one of the four upcoming gas hubs to provide state-wide access to affordable, reliable gas supply and clean energy under the Sarawak Gas Roadmap (SGR). Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said the roadmap is a key pillar in realising Sarawak’s 2030 vision of becoming a […]
Fast-moving state civil service realises development goals
KUCHING: Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg’s goal of turning Sarawak into a high-income state by 2030 is being swiftly achieved by the Sarawak civil service (SCS). State Secretary Datuk Amar Mohamad Abu Bakar Marzuki said that among other things, SCS is determined to visit the field more frequently to obtain opinions […]
Sarawak new economy requires knowledge-based society
KUCHING: Sarawak is heading towards a new economy, which is increasingly knowledge-driven and intensely using innovative technologies. Premier Tan Sri Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg said therefore, education would play a key role in securing Sarawak’s future as a modern and leading digital economy, with high-income society by 2030, especially after the COVID-19 pandemic. […]
Investment potential more likely about RM100 billion
KUCHING: A projected investment injection of RM64 billion to achieve an economic growth rate of six to eight per cent a year is a conservative figure as far as the Premier is concerned. Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg reckons the state is in for a much higher investment value – about RM100 […]
High-income state via IR 4.0
KUCHING: Sarawak’s first Industrial Revolution (IR) 4.0 Prototyping Lab will be a stepping stone towards a high-income state by 2030. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said the establishment of the lab a testament to the realisation of the state’s digital economy strategy. “The fact that SDEC’s IR4.0 Prototyping Lab is embedded […]
Councils to help state achieve high income status
KUCHING: Local councils play an important role in helping the state government to achieve the high income status by 2030. Deputy Premier, Datuk Seri Dr Sim Kui Hian added local councils also ensured that the city was developed in line with the state government policies. “We need to live in a sustainable healthy city and we […]
