Water supply important goal in PCDS 2030
KUCHING: Datuk Julaihi Narawi says water supply is an important goal in Sarawak’s Post Covid-19 Development Strategy (PCDS) 2030. “We should be able to supply water to every household in the near future,” said the Minister for Utility and Communication. “We are implementing the water supply grid, which will be done in the southern region […]
Government to develop Usun Apau as tourist attraction
KUCHING: The Sarawak government plans to develop Usun Apau in Ulu Baram, Miri. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said there is a waterfall in Usun Apau similar to the Niagara Falls in Canada. “There is one area called Usun Apau that we have not developed. The waterfall there is beautiful, very nice, […]
Investment potential more likely about RM100 billion
KUCHING: A projected investment injection of RM64 billion to achieve an economic growth rate of six to eight per cent a year is a conservative figure as far as the Premier is concerned. Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg reckons the state is in for a much higher investment value – about RM100 […]
Vital for economies to embrace new technologies
KUCHING: The public and private sector economies must quickly and effectively embrace new technologies such as artificial intelligence, virtual and augmented reality. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said this is in line with the state’s digitalisation initiative. “I have recently launched the Post COVID-19 Development Strategy 2030 that shall see Sarawak’s […]
Programmes to empower women ongoing
KUCHING: Sarawak has consistently introduced programmes and training to empower women to be self-reliant and contribute to the socio-economic development of the state. Women, Early Childhood and Community Wellbeing Development Minister Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah said her ministry’s programmes could help the government to achieve Sarawak’s aspiration to be a developed state by 2030 under […]
Arbitrators call on Premier
KUCHING: Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg received a courtesy visit by a delegation from the Asian International Arbitration Centre (AIAC) Malaysia at Wisma Bapa Malaysia here on Wednesday. According to Sarawak Public Communication Unit (UKAS), the delegation was led by the centre’s director, Tan Sri Datuk Suryadi Halim Omar. The visitors […]
More opportunities for youth in own field through development strategy: Rep
KUCHING: The state government is looking to provide youth with more employment opportunities within their own field, said Fazzrudin Abdul Rahman. The chief political secretary to the Premier said this will be done through the Post COVID-19 Development Strategy (PCDS) 2030 which will address the issue of mismatched jobs in Sarawak. The strategies outlined in […]
Premier makes case for family liberties
By Alexandra Lorna & Natasha Jee KUCHING: Sarawak appreciates some freedom in making its own decisions for the sake of the state’s progress so that one day it will be on par with other developed regions in the country, said Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg. Given such freedom by the federal […]
MATTA Fair gives impetus to tourism sector revival
KUCHING: The Malaysian Association of Tour and Travel Agents (MATTA) Sarawak Fair is a testament to Sarawak’s resilience and is very much aligned with the state’s Post-COVID-19 Development Strategy (PCDS) 2030. Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts Minister Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah said this will provide global exposure and endless business opportunities in […]
UNDP delegation gets to know Sarawak’s 2030 goals
KUCHING: A delegation from the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) paid a courtesy visit to Deputy Minister of Natural Resources and Urban Development Datuk Len Talif Salleh recently. The delegation comprised UNDP assistant administrator and director of the Regional Bureau For Asia-Pacific and United Nations (UN) assistant secretary-general Kanni Wignaraja. The courtesy call was part […]
