Mutang: Go for commercial production of Adan rice
KUCHING: Senate president Datuk Mutang Tagal has urged the Ba’Kelalan farming community to work together on initiatives for the commercial production of Adan rice. Mutang, a Lun Bawang from Ba’Kelalan said these farmers need to innovate their agricultural methods without neglecting the premium organic quality of the Adan rice. “When this effort has been carried […]
How Intellectual Property is shaping a sustainable future
By Mr Jacob Ting THE GREEN PATENT REVOLUTION The World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) has chosen “Intellectual Property and the SDGs: Building a Shared Future Through Innovation and Creativity” as the theme for World Intellectual Property Day 2024. This theme explores how Intellectual Property (IP) can stimulate and amplify the innovative solutions essential for crafting […]
A world’s first
KUCHING: Sarawak will be the first in the world to produce biofuel from phyto plants. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said he would announce in the next two months, the innovative scientific technology to produce biofuel from phyto plant researches. “Wait for two months, I will make the announcement. This is […]
Entrepreneurs get help to register intellectual property
KUCHING: Centre of Technical Excellence Sarawak (CENTEXS) Commercial and Intellectual Property Corporation of Malaysia (MyIPO) have entered into a strategic partnership to help entrepreneurs register their intellectual property (IP). CENTEXS Commercial general manager Shahren Yusri said he welcomed MyIPO’s effort to raise awareness on the importance IP protection. “This effort is in line with CENTEXS […]
Intellectual Property (IP) rights: Study aid for higher degrees
KUCHING: The state government is willing to sponsor scholarships for civil servants who are interested in furthering their studies in Intellectual Property (IP) rights, which is an important component of research and development (R&D). Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg said he had requested the State Attorney-General’s Chambers (AGC) to send their lawyers […]
Support waiver of intellectual property for faster vaccine roll-out
KUCHING: Bandar Kuching MP Dr Kelvin Yii has thrown his support to Klang MP Charles Santiago in calling the government to support the temporary waiver of intellectual property on Covid-19 vaccines. He said the move is not only important to boost supply in developing countries, but also to make sure there will be vaccine equity […]
