Optimistic over sustaining economic growth
LONDON: Sarawak remains steadfast in its commitment to adapt, evolve, and rise to the occasion and determined to remain competitive and relevant while creating opportunities for growth, economic security, and sustainable development in the face of global challenges, including climate change and ongoing conflicts elsewhere. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said […]
Optimistic bid for overall boxing title
BY EDWINNIE EINSTEIN UNJI AND JAMES WONG KUCHING: The Sarawak Amateur Boxing Association (SABA) is optimistic about clinching the overall champion title in boxing at the upcoming 21st Malaysia Games (SUKMA), according to its president Datuk Rahman Lariwoo. To bolster Sarawak’s chances, the association has enhanced its coaching roster by hiring experts from the Philippines, […]
Not too late to raise difficulty rating for SEA GAMES – Kimberly
KUALA LUMPUR: Can national women’s diver Kimberly Bong raise her degree of difficulty ahead of the 2023 SEA Games in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, next month? While Kimberly is racing against the clock to do so, she remained optimistic that nothing is impossible to perform at least a 3.0 difficulty rating in the women’s 3 metres (m) springboard […]
Satay seller stays optimistic during this trying times
By Othman Ishak SIBU: To face trying times, it is important to keep one’s spirit up, never give up hope, and always stay positive, says satay seller Mohd Arni Rosli. “Without this attitude, I believe I would have lost my direction, particularly during the current pandemic,” he said when met at his stall recently. Arni, […]
Malaysians optimistic of 2021, long road to recovery
KUALA LUMPUR: After struggling from the fallout in all spheres in 2020 due the Covid-19 pandemic, Malaysians remain optimistic that 2021 will be a better year. According to the findings by global market research company Ipsos, 82 per cent of Malaysians believe that 2021 will be a better year than 2020. The findings also indicate […]
Significant milestone for Orang Ulus
MIRI: The Orang Ulus are optimistic about the Federation of Orang Ulu Associations of Sarawak (Forum) building project. The total cost of the project is around RM25million. The two-storey building sits on a five-acre piece of land adjacent to Miri Hospital and will have a multipurpose hall capable of accommodating 800 people. On August 20 […]
Japan optimistic on prospects of stronger economic relations with Malaysia
KUALA LUMPUR: Japan and Malaysia are poised for stronger economic relations in the future, said Ambassador of Japan to Malaysia, Hiroshi Oka. He said Japan was the fourth largest trading partner of Malaysia last year and was the largest source of foreign direct investment to Malaysia, accounting for one-third of total investments. “So, there is […]
MPOB optimistic of further rise in CPO price
BANGI: The Malaysian Palm Oil Board (MPOB) is optimistic that the crude palm oil (CPO) price will continue to increase from the current RM2,800 per tonne level despite the Covid-19 pandemic. Chairman Datuk Ahmad Jazlan Yaakub said this is due to continued demand from affected importing countries, including India. “The government’s role is important in […]
‘We will be back to normal’
Sarawak tourism players optimistic of bouncing back KUCHING: Tourism industry players in Sarawak are optimistic of bouncing back to the level before the implementation of the movement control order (MCO) to contain the spread of the Covid-19. Sara Hospitality managing director Mark Furguson said the bleak situation faced by the industry players over the past […]
Sarawak to become major oil-gas player
KUCHING: The Sarawak Petrochemical Hub (SPB) in Bintulu will propel Sarawak to become a major player in the oil and gas industry in the region. Sarawak Federation of Chinese Associations (SFCA) president Datuk Richard Wee said he was optimistic and looking forward to it. “Given our geographical advantage, the existing oil and gas downstream activities […]
