New contractor to take over Marudi Bridge project

KUCHING: Sarawak Government has appointed a rescue contractor to take over the Marudi Bridge project and is expected to complete by 2024. Sarawak Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said the previous contractor was terminated after they failed to deliver on time. “People have been asking me how the project is (if... Read More

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September 21, 2022

Pressing need to improve production and market access to develop state’s agriculture says Premier

KUCHING: There are two pertinent issues that must be overcome in developing and positioning Sarawak’s agriculture sector for the state’s overall economic development. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg stated that the two issues are production and market access which need to be addressed in efforts to increase productivity and quality. He... Read More

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September 21, 2022

Proof of climate change mitigation efforts

KOTA SAMARAHAN: Sarawak is the first state in Malaysia that has enacted laws to permit activities related to carbon and nature venture businesses. In stating this, Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said the laws are a testament to Sarawak’s efforts to be at the forefront of climate change mitigation. “Sarawak has... Read More

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September 21, 2022

Peat research management system to be developed

KOTA SAMARAHAN: Sarawak Digital Economy Corporation (SDEC) will help to develop a research management system for the Sarawak TROPIcal Peat Research Institute (TROPI). Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said this was in view of the big data facilities needed by TROPI. “I would like in view of the big data facilities... Read More

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September 20, 2022

Deployment of Phase 1 of artificial reef completed

By Gabriel Lihan & Natasha Jee KUCHING: Sarawak has finally completed phase one of the deployment of the artificial reefs. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg witnessed the deployment of the last of the 16,800 reef balls to mark the completion of the phase. Phase one of the deployment is a cluster... Read More

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September 19, 2022

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... Read More

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September 18, 2022

JTS grappling with shortage of surveyors

KUCHING: Sarawak is faced with a shortage of surveyors to carry out land surveying work in the field. Land and Survey Department (JTS) Director Datuk Abdullah Julaihi said the number of surveyors in both JTS and the private sector in the state stood at 150 to 160. “It is not that there aren’t enough people... Read More

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September 18, 2022

Additional 400 surveyors approved to expedite work

KUCHING: The Sarawak government has approved an addition of 400 surveyors in the state Land and Survey Department (JTS) to meet the needs and preparations towards being a developed state by 2030. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said that the additional number is important so that it can speed up the... Read More

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September 17, 2022

Equitable representation mentioned in IGC report, analyst’s view inaccurate: Abang Johari

KUCHING: Sarawak and Sabah’s claim for a larger representation in the federal Parliament, increasing the current 25 percent East Malaysia ratio of seats was merited in the Inter-Governmental Committee Report (IGC) 1962. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg in dismissing an analyst’s view that the East Malaysian ratio of commanding a quarter... Read More

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September 17, 2022

Abang Johari: State’s prudent financial management ensures those affected by COVID-19 assisted

KUCHING: Sarawak is able to provide millions of ringgits in assistance to help those affected by the COVID-19 pandemic due to its prudent financial management. In stating this, Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said that the state government under the various aid packages of the Bantuan Khas Sarawakku Sayang (BKSS), it... Read More

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New contractor to take over Marudi Bridge project

Pressing need to improve production and market access to develop state’s agriculture says Premier

Proof of climate change mitigation efforts

Peat research management system to be developed

Deployment of Phase 1 of artificial reef completed

State is looking to future of sustainable development for steady economic growth

JTS grappling with shortage of surveyors

Additional 400 surveyors approved to expedite work

Equitable representation mentioned in IGC report, analyst’s view inaccurate: Abang Johari

Abang Johari: State’s prudent financial management ensures those affected by COVID-19 assisted

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