Utllising hydrogen energy among new approaches
KUCHING: The Sarawak government is currently using new methods to improve the state’s economy in line with the Post COVID-19 Development Strategy (PCDS) 2030. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said these include utilising hydrogen energy as well as carbon capture, utilisation and storage (CCUS) as a new source of income. He […]
Tourism Master Plan 2021-2035 to spur long-term recovery from pandemic
THE 3rd Sarawak Tourism Master Plan 2021-2035 is timely in tandem with the Post Covid-19 Development Strategy (PCDS) 2030 for the tourism sector. Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah said this was to spur both immediate and long-term recovery from the impacts of Covid-19 and to bring new business models and strategies for both the […]
Agro-food industry development through public-private-community partnership
THE Ministry of Food Industry, Commodity and Regional Development (M-FICORD) will identify the private sector that has the potential to lead the development of the agro-food industry through a public-private-community partnership (PPCP) business model. Deputy Minister for Food Industry, Commodity and Regional Development, Datuk Dr Abdul Rahman Ismail stated that the Meluan state constituency had […]
Budget augurs well with PCDS 2030 goals
KUCHING: Next year’s state budget is in line with the goals of the Post-Covid Development Strategy (PCDS) 2030 that emphasise on recovery, said Utility and Telecommunication Minister Datuk Julaihi Narawi. “This entails accelerating economic growth, strengthening the momentum of recovery, stimulating private investment, generating employment and business opportunities, and building a more competitive and income […]
Grassroots leaders attend seminar on development goals
BETONG: A total of 747 village heads, community leaders and councilors for Betong division took part in the Seminar Pemerkasaan Institusi Pentadbiran Peringkat Akar Umbi Tahun 2022 Peringkat Betong here. Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas said the purpose of the seminar is to disseminate information on the roles of village heads and community […]
People-centric, premier of all races
BETONG: Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg is indeed a premier of all races and this is not mere rhetoric, said Datuk Douglas Uggah Embas. In stating this, the deputy premier pointed out that it is evident through the various policies and initiatives including development projects implemented for the benefit of Sarawakians […]
GPS making education reforms to benefit Sarawakians
BY SARAH HAFIZAH CHANDRA and MARGARET RINGGIT MIRI: Education may be under the purview of the federal government but the state government has its own model to provide better quality education to Sarawakians. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg stated that this is why Sarawak is brave enough to set up its […]
Potential contractors must be innovative
KUCHING: Promote independence in business and entrepreneurship and not rely on government’s initiatives, says Petra Jaya incumbent MP Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof. As such, the caretaker Works Minister called on future and young contractors to be innovative and creative in their pursuit for future job prospects. “Use your skills to your advantage, there are plumbing […]
Fully committed to improving accessibility, ensuring safety
BINTULU: The Sarawak government is fully committed to improving accessibility and ensuring the safety of navigation at the ports in the state. Deputy Minister for Infrastructure and Port Development Datuk Majang Renggi said under the ministry’s Post-COVID-19 Development Strategy (PCDS), the Miri Port Authority will be developed into the Northern Gateway to Sarawak by 2030. […]
Plan will facilitate investments to state
KUCHING: The establishment of Sarawak Invest as part of the Sarawak Post-Covid-19 Development Strategy (PCDS) 2030 will facilitate investments and transform the state into a preferred investment destination, said an economist. Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (Unimas) economic lecturer Dr Afiza Abu Bakar said this includes Domestic Direct Investment (DDI) and Foreign Direct Investment (FDI). “Apart from […]
