Transforming Sarawak via business events revolution

By Dr. Jee Teck Weng The business events sector in Sarawak has undergone intensive transformation and translational expansion aligning well with the Post-COVID Development Strategy (PCDS) 2030, with the focus on long-lasting legacies, sustainable economic growth, knowledge sharing, innovation, and community development. This change can be seen in the state’s continuous dedication to legacy and […]

EPU to monitor PCDS 2030 implementation

THE Performance Management and Delivery Sector (PMD) of the Economic Planning Unit (EPU) Sarawak has been tasked with monitoring the implementation of the Post Covid-19 Development Strategy (PCDS) 2030. Minister of Finance and New Economy Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said the performance dashboards for each PCDS 2030 sector will track the […]

1.5mln jobs goal 2030, students advised

BETONG: Students, get ready for around 1.5 million job opportunities that will be available in our state by the year 2030. Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas said that these jobs will be created through various programmes and plans under the post-COVID-19 Development Strategy (PCDS) 2030. One of the main goals of this strategy […]

Premier to grace 10th Anak Sarawak Award event

KUCHING: Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg is set to grace the 10th edition of the Anak Sarawak Award ceremony, which will be held at Hotel Imperial, here on May 12. The event will mark Malaysia’s first award for the event industry, featuring corporate meetings, incentives, conventions, and exhibitions. “Business events are […]

State-level PACC to shape way forward in O & G

KUCHING: The state-level Petroleum Advisory and Coordination Committee (PACC) has a great responsibility entrusted to the Committee which will shape the way forward in the state oil and gas journey towards achieving the aspirations of Post-COVID Development Strategy (PCDS) 2030. Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Awang Tengah Ali Hasan who recently chaired the inaugural meeting of […]

State urged to export flowers, plants

KUCHING: Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg wants Sarawak to turn flowers and plants into commodities for export. He also urged the mayors of Kuching South City Council (MBKS) and Kuching North City Commission (DBKU) to beautify the roads here with plants and beautiful flowers. He said turning flowers and plants into […]

Sarawak practices moderate governance

KUCHING: The Sarawak government emphasises the importance of moderation in administering the state. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said this is reflected in the state’s Post COVID-19 Development Strategy (PCDS) 2030. “In the PCDS 2030, there are three important strategic pillars namely Economic Prosperity, Social Inclusivity and Environmental Sustainability. “When Sarawak […]

STIDC sets sight on staggering RM8 billion on export revenue by 2030

KUCHING : Sarawak Timber Industry Development Corporation (STIDC) aims to achieve RM8 billion in export revenue by the year 2030. Its general manager Datuk Hashim Bojet said the long term goal is in line with the Post COVID-19 Development Strategy (PCDS) 2030. In stating this, he has pointed out several main focuses such as enhancing […]

Sarawak Forestry receives integrity award   

KUALA  LUMPUR: The Sarawak Forestry Department (SFD) received a silver award at the inaugural Integrity, Governance and Anti-Corruption Awards (AIGA) 2022. A total of 115 public and private sector agencies and organisations in Malaysia submitted their entries for the award organised by the Malaysian Institute of Integrity (IIM) . The ceremony was officiated by Deputy […]

Wee appointed to sit on Yayasan Sarawak’s board of trustees

KUCHING: Yayasan Sarawak’s board of trustees has welcomed Datuk Richard Wee Liang Chiat as a new member. Deputy Minister Datuk Seri Sim Kui Hian revealed this in a late-night Facebook post yesterday (Jan 15) and congratulated Wee. “I am highly confident that Datuk Wee, with his vast personal experience in the field of education, will […]