Sarawak-UK partnership drives semiconductor innovation

KUCHING: Sarawak’s collaborations with the United Kingdom’s (UK’s) industry leaders in compound semiconductor development are poised to drive innovation. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said these collaborations will drive innovations to increase the capability of microchips in powering new technologies and applications. He noted the semiconductor landscape had recently undergone a […]

Sarawak and Mavcom strengthen collaboration for enhanced air connectivity

KUCHING: A recent courtesy visit between Minister of Transport, Datuk Sri Lee Kim Shin and the Malaysia Aviation Commission (Mavcom) aimed to further solidify the partnership and mutual support between both entities. Lee explained that the relationship is not only beneficial for Sarawak as a whole but is also crucial for effectively addressing issues related […]

Ministry pitch to connect Sarawak with more potential

BEIJING: The second edition of the Ministry of International Trade, Industry and Investment’s Connects programme was launched in Beijing, China following its success in Guangzhou in June this year. The launching was done by Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Awang Tengah Ali Hasan on Friday (Sept 1). According to the statement, it is the Ministry’s outreach […]

Minister upbeat about UNICEF partnership

KUCHING: Ministry of Women, Childhood, and Community Wellbeing Development is looking forward to working together with the United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund (UNICEF) on several projects aimed at improving the lives of children in Sarawak. Its minister Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah expressed her enthusiasm for this collaboration, which includes initiatives like the Indigenous Community […]

SK earthon partners with PETROS for Sarawak exploration

KUCHING: Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Awang Tengah Ali Hasan praised SK earthon for their collaboration with Petroleum Sarawak Berhad (PETROS) on the SK427 oil and gas exploration project offshore Sarawak. In a statement today (August 4), Awang Tengah, who also the Minister for International Trade, Industry, and Investment, said that he met with Seong Myeong, […]

Carlsberg anticipates working with new partners to promote ‘Zero Irresponsible Drinking’

KUCHING: Carlsberg Brewery Malaysia Berhad looks forward to a long-term partnership with Rainforest World Music Festival in promoting their ‘Zero Irresponsible Drinking’ and ‘Zero Packaging Waste’ initiatives. The brewery company’s initiative, themed ‘Together Towards Zero & Beyond’, aims to promote the idea of celebrating and drinking alcohol responsibly, especially at festivals. “We try to educate our consumers […]

Govt-private sector collaboration crucial for progress

LAWAS: The progress in Sarawak necessitates a strong partnership and collaboration between the state government and private sectors. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said Sarawak has set up the Northern Region Development Agency (NRDA) which prioritises basic infrastructure like roads, water and electricity supply, internet connectivity – these developments are crucial […]

S. Korea vows to partner with World Bank to share expertise with developing nations

SEOUL: South Korea wishes to expand cooperation with the World Bank by sharing its expertise in the climate and digital sectors, the finance minister said Wednesday. “Korea’s expertise in the climate and digital sectors can help developing countries against the challenges they face,” Yonhap news agency quoted Finance Minister Choo Kyung Ho as saying during […]

Superapp, foodpanda team up for partnership

KUALA LUMPUR: The airasia Superapp and foodpanda have jointly announced a groundbreaking partnership, combining the strengths of both platforms to offer better value and greater convenience to users across Asean and beyond. The strategic partnership enables both platforms to leverage each other’s strengths, whereby airasia Superapp’s ride-hailing service, airasia ride, is made available on the […]

Commitment to equal partnership finally evident: DAP

SIBU: An actual commitment by the federal government to equal partnership with Sarawak and Sabah can finally be seen through the Unity Government, said  Steven Sim. The Democratic Action Party (DAP) National Organising Secretary stressed that the increase in allocation to Sabah and Sarawak in Budget 2023 is one of the commitments made by the […]