Belgian companies looking at business partnerships with Sarawak

KUCHING: Companies from Belgium will be looking to build long-term business partnerships with Sarawak if and when they eventually come in. Pascal H. Gregoire, Belgium Ambassador to Malaysia, pointed out that “such partnerships will not be here for two, five or 10 years, but for the next 20 up to 50 years.” “We are not […]

PETRONAS, Microsoft expand strategic partnership with new renewable energy agreement

KUALA LUMPUR: PETRONAS and Microsoft today strengthened their strategic partnership through a new renewable energy agreement and collaboration to co-innovate digital solutions that will support PETRONAS’ decarbonisation efforts. PETRONAS’ subsidiary Amplus Solar entered into a long-term agreement with Microsoft for a 100MW solar project currently under development by Amplus Solar in Rajasthan, India. At the […]

Sarawak, South Korea to jointly produce aviation biofuel

KUCHING: Sarawak is looking forward to partnering with the Republic of Korea in producing alternative aviation fuels such as sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said he was aware that Korean Air would use SAF on its route between Paris and Seoul Incheon as part of the airline’s […]

Celebrating partnership between the European Union and Malaysia

KUCHING: The Delegation of the European Union (EU) to Malaysia recently celebrated Europe Day through a show of colours displayed at Pintasan Saloma, Kuala Lumpur while kickstarting the European Year of Youth for 2022. Drawing on the symbolism of unity behind Saloma Bridge, the EU Delegation chose this site to mark this year’s Europe Day, […]

MoU to enable first-hand industry experience for students

MIRI: Curtin University Malaysia (Curtin Malaysia) recently signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Schneider Electric, the leader of digital transformation of energy management and automation, to strengthen its offerings in providing practical and internationally recognised courses, designed with direct industry input. This partnership will take the university a step further in enabling students to […]

TM, Astro collaborate to deliver high quality digital experience

KUALA LUMPUR: Telekom Malaysia Bhd and Astro Malaysia Holdings Bhd’s wholly-owned subsidiary, Measat Broadcast Network Systems Sdn Bhd (Astro) today inked deals to collaborate in delivering high-quality digital experience to all Malaysians. The collaboration also signifies both companies’ commitment to support the “Jalinan Digital Negara” (Jendela) initiative in providing wider broadband coverage and a better […]

Council ropes in more partners for Community Pantry programme

KUCHING: Kota Samarahan Municipal Council (MPKS) is collaborating with CS Supermarket, Everwin, Teck Kong Supermarket, BB Supermarket and Everise Supermarket on its ‘Community Pantry’ programme to help the needy. Organising chairman, Datuk Sim Kiang Chiok said the programme is part of the council’s social development programme to assist those in need during the movement control […]

Food stalls awarded KGC strategic partnership plaques

KUCHING: Two stalls owners in Ting Café BDC here were awarded Kenyalang Gold Card (KGC) strategic partner plaques and stickers today. The plaques and stickers were presented by Welfare, Community Wellbeing, Women, Family and Childhood Development Minister Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah to David Chua, owner of ‘Mr Chua Special Seafood Fish Noodle Laksa’ stall and […]

Businesses can set up office anywhere with Maxis Digital Workspace

KUALA LUMPUR: Maxis Bhd has introduced its Digital Workspace solutions, becoming the first in the market to offer an all-inclusive managed laptop solution initiative. In a statement today, the telecommunications company (telco) said businesses will be able to set up offices securely from anywhere by adopting the Digital Workspace all-inclusive suite of digital work tools […]

Travel bubbles can help boost economy

KUCHING: The establishment of travel bubbles would benefit the country economically, said Plantation and Commodities Deputy Minister Datuk Willie Mongin, who pointed out that they have been mentioned by the federal and state tourism ministries. Travel bubbles, also known as travel corridors and corona corridors, involve the formation of exclusive partnerships between two or more […]