Premier tight-lipped on acquiring bigger stake in bank
KUCHING: Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg is tight-lipped about whether the Sarawak government will acquire an additional stake in Affin Bank Berhad. “I dare not comment because Affin is a listed company,” he told reporters after a walkabout at the Brooke Dockyard Industrial Heritage Museum here today (Jan 17). Previously, in […]
Federal, Sarawak to ink MoU for Bintulu Port takeover in February
KUCHING: The signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the federal and Sarawak governments for the takeover of Bintulu Port is anticipated in February 2024, according to Datuk Majang Renggi. The Deputy Minister for Infrastructure and Port Development stated that the upcoming MoU underscores the commitment of both governments to facilitate the transfer of […]
Sarawak govt helps settle students’ PTPTN loans
KUCHING: The National Higher Education Fund Corporation (PTPTN) recently received a repayment incentive of RM12.43 million from Yayasan Sarawak. The presentation ceremony took place at the Grand Hall of Menara PTPTN in Kuala Lumpur yesterday (Dec 27). The mock cheque was handed over by Yayasan Sarawak’s deputy director of education Louis Simon Peter to PTPTN chief […]
i-CATS, Kalimantan’s institute ink MoU
KUCHING: i-CATS University College’s recent Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with a Kalimantan’s education institute aims to enhance various areas of collaboration. The MoU signing ceremony was between i-CATS University College and Universitas Muhammadiyah Pontianak, Indonesia at the Universitas Muhammadiyah Pontianak campus. A press release yesterday (Dec 20) said the MoU would promote exchange of academic […]
MoU inked on potential tripartite housing collaboration
KUCHING: A major residential development project will be on the cards at Bintulu if a three-way deal on the project materialises. Sarawak Consolidated Industries Berhad’s (SCIB) wholly owned subsidiary, SCIB Properties Sdn Bhd (SCIBP) has inked a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Kemena City Development Sdn Bhd and Smart Borneo Properties Sdn Bhd. The MoU […]
UNIMAS inks collabs with Indonesian varsities
KOTA SAMARAHAN: Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (UNIMAS) recently inked a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Universitas Katolik Santo Agustinus Hippo (San Agustin) and Universitas Prima Indonesia (UNPRI) to strengthen its global partnerships. The MoU, signed by UNIMAS vice chancellor Datuk Dr Mohamad Kadim Suaidi, Dr Johanes Robini Marianto (Rector of San Agustin), and Dr Ali Napiah […]
Unimas and RAF Technologies collaborate to propel clean water initiatives
SIMUNJAN: Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (Unimas) has formalised a strategic partnership by signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with RAF Technologies Sdn Bhd, aiming to advance the realm of clean water treatment. The collaboration has garnered support from the Sarawak Rural Water Supply Department, with high expectations that this innovative water project will not only benefit […]
Jakim inks MoU on development of halal-related fields
KUALA LUMPUR: A memorandum of understanding (MoU) on the development of halal-related fields was signed by the Malaysian Islamic Development Department (Jakim) during the 20th Informal Meeting of the Ministers of Religion of Brunei Darussalam, Indonesia, Malaysia and Singapore (MABIMS) held in Singapore yesterday. The memorandum, among other things, involved the sharing of information and […]
Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company explores renewable energy investments in Sarawak
KUCHING: Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof recently engaged in discussions with Mohamed Jameel Al Rahami, the chief executive officer of Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company (MASDAR) to explore potential investments in renewable energy projects in Sarawak. According to a statement today (Nov 2), this collaboration follows MASDAR’s earlier commitment in October, where the […]
S Korea’s mobile carrier signs mou for smart city project in Indonesia’s new capital
SEOUL: South Korea’s leading mobile carrier KT Corp said Wednesday it has signed an initial agreement with Indonesia’s state-owned telecommunications network, Telkom Indonesia to cooperate for a smart city project in the Southeast Asian country’s new capital. Under the memorandum of understanding, KT will share its cutting-edge technologies on quantum cryptography communication, cybersecurity and others […]
