Sarawak eyes Verified Carbon Standard partnership
MIRI: The Sarawak government will work together with Verified Carbon Standard, or Verra, to set a concrete proposal in terms of carbon trading, says Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg. The Verified Carbon Standard, formerly the Voluntary Carbon Standard, is a standard for certifying carbon emissions reductions. VCS is administered by Verra, a […]
Shell Malaysia’s return proof of confidence in GPS government
MIRI: The return of Shell Malaysia to Miri is another concrete proof of the confidence in the Sarawak government under the Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) coalition, said the Premier of Sarawak. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said only GPS could ensure stable and good governance. “And we are forward looking. With […]
Sarawak eyes aviation industry
BINTULU: The discovery of new gas fields in Sarawak will be a boon to not only the state’s economy but Malaysia as a whole. In stating this, Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said that the energy resources derived from the gas will bring economic benefits to propel Sarawak into a developed […]
Premier attends grand wedding of doctors
KUCHING: Over 1,000 guests attended a grand wedding reception of two doctors at Pullman Hotel here on Yesterday (Aug 21). Dr Nurul Hazieqah Dr Hazland, the eldest daughter of Deputy Minister of Energy and Environmental Sustainability, Dr Hazland Abang Hipni, marriedDr Luqman Hakim Rozlan. The occasion was made all the more merrier with the attendance […]
Premier receives courtesy call
KUCHING: Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg received a courtesy call from the first Malaysian ulama from Oxford University, Datuk Dr Afifi Al-Akiti at Wisma Bapa Malaysia here yesterday. According to the Sarawak Public Communication Unit (UKAS), the purpose of Dr Afifi’s visit to Kuching was upon invitation as a candidate interview […]
Agrobank pays zakat amounting to RM275,626.57 to TBS
KUCHING: Agrobank handed over a cheque for RM275,626.57 as payment of business zakat for 2021 to Tabung Baitulmal Sarawak (TBS) on Friday (Aug 19). Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg witnessed the presentation made by Agrobank chairman Datuk Mustapha Buang to Sarawak Islamic Council (SIC) chairman Datuk Misnu Taha. “We hope that […]
Produce experts in chemistry and hydrogen field
LIMBANG: Sarawak needs experts in the field of chemistry and hydrogen in line with its focus on an economy inclining towards a new form of technology that is based on hydrogen and green energy. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said the state had various resources that needed to be added value. […]
Pepper board discusses cooperation with state ministries
KUCHING: Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg received a courtesy visit from the Malaysian Pepper Board (MPB) at his office at Wisma Bapa Malaysia, Petra Jaya here on yesterday (Aug 12). The courtesy visit led by MPB chairman Baharuddin Dato Mokhsen discussed cooperation between MPB and two ministries, namely the Ministry of […]
Sarawak govt to speed up strata titles
KUCHING: The state government will speed up the strata titles for housing developers and homebuyers. This timely assurance came from Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abanag Johari Tun Openg who said he had requested the Land and Survey Department to issue strata titles right away after all required processes were completed. “This is to enable […]
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 […]
