Abang Johari to showcase Sarawak’s hydrogen economy success at ASEAN Energy Forum in Bali
KUCHING: Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg is scheduled to present Sarawak’s achievements in the hydrogen economy at the ASEAN Energy Forum in Bali on Oct 31. He revealed that he will be speaking at the forum alongside Indonesian President Joko Widodo. “I was invited to give my views this coming Monday […]
Three teams from Sarawak win SUDOMO Quality awards
KUCHING: Three Innovative and Creative Convention Group (ICC) teams from the Sarawak Civil Service (SCS) continued the state’s excellent performance at the international level when they won the highest award as well as the gold medal for the SUDOMO Quality Medal Award at the 47th International Convention on Quality Control Group ( ICQCC 2022) in […]
Bill timely for survival of timber operators
KUCHING: The Sarawak Timber Industry Development Corporation (Amendment) Bill, 2022 is appropriate and timely as the timber industry needs to be more orderly and every industry player must operate within the law. Minister in the Premier’s Department (Integrity and Ombudsman) Datuk Talib Zulpilip expressed his support for the bill today in the August House. “This […]
Closer ties among mental health practitioners
KUCHING: The International Counseling Association Malaysia (PERKAMA) has always been ready to work with other institutions or associations to advance the field of counselling in the country. Perkama president Datuk Dr Abdul Halim Hussin said with the Association of Southeast Asian Nation (ASEAN) accepting the Malaysian invitation to establish the Asean Counseling Network (ASCON), it […]
Sarawak needs more psychologists and counsellors
KUCHING: There is an increasing demand for psychologists and counsellors in Sarawak to serve the 2.9 million population in the state. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said currently, Sarawak has 488 active counsellors serving the community all over the state who are registered under the Malaysian Board of Counsellors. “We have […]
Effective service delivery for state’s progress
KUCHING: The Innovative and Creative Convention (ICC) conducted by ministry-level departments and agencies will enhance services and delivery, and benefit the state’s economic development. Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah said such engagement can generate fresh innovative, creative ideas while also benefiting the ministry in a variety of ways. “They include effective service delivery, reaching […]
Minister cautions farmers against lingering danger
KUCHING: Farmers, particularly pig farmers, have been cautioned that the African Swine Flu (ASF) is still lingering in Sarawak. Modernisation of Agriculture and Regional Development Minister Datuk Dr Stephen Rundi Atom gave the reminder after it emerged that illegal dumping of pig carcasses had taken place in the Semenggok River 2. “The Department of Veterinary […]
Projects set to create over 2,000 jobs
TWO expansion projects in Sama Jaya and 16 projects by the Industrial Coordination Committee (ICC) will create more than 2,100 jobs in Sarawak this year, says Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Awang Tengah Ali Hasan during his ministerial winding up speech at the DUN sitting today. The International Trade, Industry and Investment Minister said the Sama […]
Six ICC teams make Sarawak proud
KUCHING: Six innovation and creative circles (ICCs) from state agencies have once again made a glorious history at the international level. According to a statement on Saunday (Nov 28), the teams received the highest Par Excellence Award at the 46th International Convention Quality Control Circle (ICQCC) 2021. It added that although the 46th ICQCC 2021 […]
