KOBIS collaborates with ministry to empower Sarawak’s youth
KUCHING: Koperasi Belia Inovatif Sarawak Berhad (KOBIS) recently met with the Ministry of Youth, Sports and Entrepreneurship Development (MySED) to explore avenues for mutual support in advancing youth empowerment initiatives. Led by KOBIS chairman Zaiwin Kassim, the session focused on harnessing the Post Covid-19 Development Strategy 2030 (PCDS 2030) and Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to […]
Bintulu Port positioned for key role in green energy industries
KUCHING: The Bintulu Port is poised to play an integral role in the development of green energy industries, says Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg. He explained that in accordance with the Post Covid-19 Development Strategy (PCDS) 2030, the state is actively fostering emerging sectors such as hydrogen production. “(Export) of hydrogen […]
MoU signed to oversee Bintulu Port transition
KUCHING: A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) has been signed to facilitate the process of changing Bintulu Port’s status to the Sarawak State Port. Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas, who also the Infrastructure and Port Development Minister, said this aims to ensure the transition can be completed within this year. Three committees have been […]
State targets 35mln trees by 2025
LIMBANG: The Sarawak government has committed to planting 35 million trees across the state by 2025. Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Awang Tengah Ali Hasan said that this will contribute to Malaysia’s national goal of planting 100 million trees within the same timeframe. According to him, this initiative is a cornerstone of Sarawak’s response to the […]
Uggah urges unity behind Abang Jo’s vision for Sarawak’s progress
KUCHING: Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas has called upon Sarawakians to continue to rally strongly behind Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg in pursuing Sarawak’s aspiration to become a developed region by 2030. In his Chinese New Year 2024 message, he stressed the importance of supporting and cooperating with Abang […]
Premier attends dialogue with bank officials
KUCHING: Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg attended a dialogue session with a delegation from Maybank Investment Bank and fund managers here yesterday. According to the Sarawak government Facebook page, Sarawakku, Abang Johari fielded various questions on the economy at the half-hour session moderated by Anand Pathmakanthan, regional head of Research at […]
UiTM tweaks programmes to meet state needs
KUCHING: Universiti Teknologi Mara (UiTM) Sarawak is continually supporting the state government’s development agenda by offering academic programmes that meet the need for a skilled and talented workforce in the state. In line with this, its Academic and International Affairs Deputy Rector Associate Professor Dr Mohammad Isa Mohamadin said with the emphasis of the state […]
Sarawak on track to be a strategic business hub
KUCHING: Business Events Sarawak (BESarawak) has taken the spotlight as the exclusive Seed Grant Contributor for the inaugural Association Impact Masterclass by the International Congress and Convention Association (ICCA). ICCA CEO Senthil Gopinath said Sarawak’s involvement in the programme sets a benchmark, portraying the state as a region of excellence in developing legacy impact. “Sarawak’s […]
Doors open to students of all races
DEBAK: Chinese National Type Schools in Sarawak are always open to accepting students regardless of their ethnic or religious background. Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Dr Sim Kui Hian said that this approach aligns with the vision of Sarawak Premier, who advocates for SJK(C) to be opened to all ethnicities. Dr Sim said this during the […]
Financial Secretary Office earns pat on the back
KUCHING: Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas has commended officers and staff from the State Financial Secretary’s Office for taking steps to strengthen their efficiency and delivery system. In stating this, he said they were facilitating the realisation of the Post Covid-19 Development Strategy 2030 (PCDS 2030). He added that among others, the office […]
