Use data to create new, better methods to fight COVID-19
KUCHING: The use of data to develop new and improved strategies to curb the COVID-19 outbreak is important, said Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg. According to him, the Post COVID-19 Development Strategy (PCDS) 2030 plan would inspire society to advance through data and innovation. “This initiative will create a sustainable economy, […]
UPM-Swinburne partnership on agriculture
KUCHING: The Congress on Sustainable Agriculture and Food Security (COSAFS 2022) opening ceremony saw a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) inked between Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM) and Swinburne University of Technology Sarawak Campus as well a symbolic handover of funds for the AgriHub@Gedong project. The AgriHub@Gedong is a RM3 million paddy transformation project approved by the […]
It’s Food Industry, Commodity and Regional Development Ministry now
KUCHING: The Ministry of Modernisation Agriculture and Regional Development has been renamed as the Ministry of Food Industry, Commodity and Regional Development. This was announced by Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg when officiating at the Congress on Sustainable Agriculture and Food Security (COSAFS 2022) at The Waterfront Hotel today. “This change […]
Tourism goals up a notch with global index
KUCHING: Tourism players have been told to prioritise the development and sustainability of Sarawak’s unique destinations and eco-tourism products now that the state has joined the Global Destination Sustainability Index (GDS-Index). Minister of Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah said it is a benchmarking system that will rank Sarawak’s […]
State is looking to future of sustainable development for steady economic growth
KUCHING: Sarawak is cautiously looking into the future of sustainable development, said Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg. He said this included in the areas of green technology, semiconductors, information, agriculture, infrastructure and the establishment of the Sarawak Sovereign Fund. “This is to lay a solid foundation for the sustainable and steady growth of […]
Sarawak delegation attends five-day World Water Congress conference
KUCHING: A delegation led by Minister for Utility and Telecommunication Datuk Julaihi Narawi, attended a five-day conference World Water Congress from 11 to 15 September 2022 organised by the International Water Association (IWA). The theme of the conference was “Water for Smart Liveable Cities” and approximately 3800 delegates from 102 countries attended the Conference with […]
BaSICS and Data Centre poised to attract investors
By Natasha Jee & Annabell Naja Tommy KUCHING: The establishment of the Batam Sarawak Internet Cable System (BaSICS) and the Tier IV Data Centre here is expected to attract more local and overseas investors to Sarawak. Utility and Telecommunication Minister Datuk Julaihi Narawi hoped the development will help the state achieve its target of a […]
Chinese chambers urged to help develop Sarawak
SIBU: Members of the Association of Sarawak Chinese Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ACCCIS) are urged to work together with the state government to bring Sarawak into a developed state by 2030. Deputy Premier Datuk Seri Dr Sim Kui Hian made the call when officiating at the ACCCIS annual general meeting here today. He said […]
UPM signs MoU on business event synergy
KUCHING: Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM) and Business Events Sarawak (BESarawak) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to strengthen, nurture and develop business events. UPM Vice-Chancellor Datuk Professor Dr Mohd Roslan Sulaiman stated that the collaboration is part of UPM’s strategic plan to boost industry and community network services. “UPM is strengthening collaborations with synergistic […]
MoU to prepare students for global careers
KUCHING: Sarawak Skills and the Sri Aman District Education Office plan to work closely on producing world class students. A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) has been signed between both parties to pave the way to initiate various joint programmes to prepare students in Sri Aman for a wide range of global careers. The MoU was […]
