Unity, harmony assure further progress
MUKAH: Unity and harmony are among the important factors that determine the future and direction of the state, said Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas. He highlighted that with a united front, development programmes could proceed systematically and in alignment with established plans. “At the same time, we need to thank Premier Datuk Patinggi […]
Explore new ideas with resources, Premier tells UTS
SIBU: Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg has called on University of Technology Sarawak (UTS) to explore new ideas to utilise resources available in the state. He said since Sarawak through the Post Covid-19 Development Strategy (PCDS) 2030 aims to transform the state into a developed and high-income region, it needs skilled […]
Sarawak govt hopes to complete takeovers by yearend
KUCHING: The state government hopes to complete the take-over of three entities from the federal government by the end of the year, Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said. While naming two of the entities which he had announced previously he chose to keep mum on the third takeover. “There are […]
Remarkable progress in fight against climate change
KUCHING: Sarawak is making remarkable progress in its fight against climate change and global warming compared to other states in the country and other countries in Southeast Asia. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg highlighted this achievement in his Sarawak Day 2023 message while discussing the Post-COVID-19 Development Strategy 2030 (PCDS 2030). […]
Sarawak leads toward sustainable future
KUCHING: Sarawak is making remarkable progress compared to other states in the country and the Southeast Asian region. In his Sarawak Day 2023 message, Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg emphasised this achievement while discussing the Post-COVID-19 Development Strategy 2030 (PCDS 2030). The strategy, Premier said, aims to boost the state’s economy, […]
Economist: Sarawak’s high-income status raises concerns over income disparity and development
KUCHING: In a recent development, Sarawak has achieved high-income state status, which has drawn contrasting implications, according to economist Dr Evan Lau. While this milestone highlighted the effectiveness of the strategies and programmes implemented in managing Sarawak, he said it also raised concerns about income distribution, rural-urban development, and overall societal wellbeing. “This (achieving high-income […]
Dr Sim: High-income status speaks volumes about GPS govt’s performance
KUCHING: The recent recognition by the World Bank of Sarawak’s high-income status speaks volumes about the performance of the Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) government since 2018, according to Datuk Seri Dr Sim Kui Hian. Under the leadership of Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg, the Deputy Premier believes that the best is […]
High-income Sarawak on track to attain economic goals
KUCHING: Sarawak deemed as a high-income state by the World Bank serves as an indication that the state is on track to achieve its economic goals. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said that with the state’s increased income last year, Sarawak had exceeded the World Bank’s gross national income (GNI) per […]
Sarawak commits to annual STEM Trailblazers event as signature initiative
KUCHING: The Sarawak Ministry of Education, Innovation and Talent Development has expressed its commitment to establishing the STEM Trailblazers event as an annual occurrence, recognising it as one of the ministry’s flagship initiatives. Minister Datuk Roland Sagah Wee Inn acknowledged the current event’s scale and impact and challenged the organisation to host an even larger-scale […]
RM15k monthly household income by 2030
KUCHING: Sarawak is targeting to increase the average household income to RM15,000 per month as it moves toward becoming a developed state by 2030. Deputy State Secretary Datuk Hii Chang Kee said the state government is committed to ensure everyone enjoys social inclusivity, economic prosperity and a sustainable environment, under the Post COVID-19 Development Strategy […]
