Perth visit to draw investment
PERTH: Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Awang Tengah Ali Hasan led the Sarawak state delegation to visit Fortescue Future Industries (FFI) headquarters, here on Friday. According to a press statement, the two-hour visit, the state’s delegates were briefed on FFI proposal to setup a green hydrogen production plant in Sarawak. Awang Tengah in his remarks pointed […]
Over 500 jobs created, thanks to Farley Kuching
KUCHING: The newly built Farley Kuching has created more than 500 job opportunities for locals here. “Since Farley’s inception in 1988 as a mini market, the group has always been serving the local community and able to help by creating job opportunities and also collaborating with different government agencies on various activities and public events,” […]
MoU inked to develop engineered wood plant in Sarawak
KUCHING: A memorandum of understanding (MoU) has been inked to conduct a feasibility study for a joint venture investment to develop an engineered wood plant in Sarawak using wood from planted forests. The MoU was signed between Sarawak Timber Industry Development Corporation (STIDC), Woodsfield Glulam Manufacturing Sdn Bhd and Tilling Timber Pte Ltd yesterday. Its […]
IDECS focus on environment, social and governance
KUCHING: The 5th International Digital Economy Conference Sarawak 2022 (IDECS 2022) focuses on the importance of Environment, Social and Governance (ESG) element. Deputy State Secretary (Operations) cum Chairman of IDECS 2022, Datuk Dr Sabariah Putit said the ESG element would further accelerate long-term socio-economic growth for Sarawak, attract talent, encourage socially responsive investment and attract […]
Chamber assures continual support, help
KUCHING: Sarawak Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI) will continue to respond and support government mission. This pertains to the move by the state towards the Post-COVID Development Strategy 2030 (PCDS 2030) objective of a high-income and developed state by 2030. Its president Datuk Abang Abdul Karim Tun Openg said SCCI continues to provide the […]
Sarawak needs more talents
KUCHING: The state needs talented men and women to developed Sarawak, said Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg. He said the new economy which is based on talent and digital, do not differentiate between men and women, as long as one has the talent. “In Sarawak we have 2.8 million people and […]
Income-generating initiatives
KUCHING: Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said the cabinet had decided on several initiatives to generate extra income for Sarawak. He reiterated that the Post COVID-19 Development Strategy (PCDS 2030) would bring the state to a more glorious era in the years to come.“Through this (PCDS), we have been able to […]
DBKU urged to continue its success
KUCHING: The Kuching North City Hall (DBKU) has been called to maintain its success since its establishment over 30 years ago. Deputy Minister for Utility and Telecommunication Datuk Dr Abdul Rahman Junaidi also wanted the implementation of the administration and management of DBKU be in line with the vision laid out by Premier Datuk Patinggi […]
Practise integrity at all times, govt staff told
KUCHING: The Sarawak civil service has been reminded to practise the highest standards of integrity and morality now that the government has set in place all the Organisational Anti-Corruption Plan (OACP)’s strategic initiatives. Minister of Local Government, Housing and Public Health Datuk Seri Dr Sim Kui Hian said the state had actually been actively promoting […]
Tourism activities to boost livelihood
SEMATAN: Tourism products and activities in Lundu and Sematan is most likely to benefit the locals in terms of livelihood and productivity. Tanjung Datu assemblyman Azizul Annuar Adenan said that this is his goal as an elected representative. Elaborating further, he said tourism products and activities have multiplying effects, particularly in economic development. “Tourism is […]
