RM7m to develop sago, nipah industries
DEBAK: A sum of RM7 million has been proposed to build a factory and a research and development (R&D) centre related to the sago palm and nipah palm industries in Saribas. Deputy Minister of Women, Children and Community Welfare Datuk Mohammad Razi Sitam said the money was proposed under the Betong Divisional Development Agency (BDDA). According […]
Dr Rundi highlights R&D’s role in elevating agricultural sector
KUCHING: The importance of Research and Development (R&D) in fostering the growth and long-term viability of Sarawak’s agricultural sector has been underscored by Minister for Food Industry, Commodity and Regional Development, Datuk Seri Dr Stephen Rundi Utom. He affirmed that the Sarawak government remains dedicated to strategising for the sustainable progression of the state’s agricultural […]
Sarawak needs R&D centre for high-value timber industry
KUCHING: Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Awang Tengah Ali Hasan has stressed the need for Sarawak to establish a centre dedicated to Research and Development (R&D) training and product performance testing for the timber industry. He stated that transforming the timber industry from a primary-based industry into a high-value-added industry was crucial to maximise the utilisation […]
Emphasis on R&D to utilise Sarawak’s assets
KUCHING: The Sarawak government is greatly emphasising research and development (R&D) to utilise the state’s wealth. In connection with this, Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg urged the people not to only give waqf contributions in the form of physical assets, but also via R&D. “Donations can also be given for R&D that […]
Discussion session on R&D with Plantation Industries held
KUCHING: A discussion session on Research and Development (R&D) with Plantation Industries was organised by Forest Department Sarawak (FDS) here recently. The session was chaired director of Forests Datuk Hamden Mohammad. Representatives from Sarawak Timber Association (STA), Sarawak Timber Industry Development Corporation (STIDC) and members from the Licence for Planted Forests (LPFs) also participated in […]
International engineering centre in Kota Samarahan
KUCHING: Institute of Engineers Malaysia (IEM) Sarawak Branch will set up an International Engineering Centre (IntEC) in Kota Samarahan, to chart the future of the engineering profession and propel the local engineering fraternity to greater heights. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said that the state government would provide a matching grant […]
Collaborate to unlock Sarawak’s resource potentials
KUCHING: Collaboration in the field of research and development (R&D) is crucial to unlock the potentials of Sarawak’s vast resources to uplift its economy, said Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg. He said the country, Sarawak in particular, still had the space and untapped resources that could generate tremendous economic value if […]
MoU on road safety development inked
KUCHING: A memorandum of understanding (MoU) between Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (Unimas) and Malaysian Institute of Road Safety Research (Miros) was inked on Wednesday (July 6). Unimas said the MoU was to foster activities, research and development in the field of road safety and vehicle safety. Unimas was represented by deputy vice-chancellor (research and innovation) Dr […]
Sarawak taps Swinburne in rice production ambitions
KUCHING: Sarawak will be carrying out more research and development (R&D) on paddy as part of its effort to improve food security in the state. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said Swinburne University of Technology Sarawak Campus (Swinburne Sarawak) will set up a satellite campus to do research on paddy cultivation. […]
Research findings on algae-based biofuels in six months
KUCHING: The outcome of a research by the Sarawak government on the economic viability of using algae to produce biofuel would be known in six months’ time at the earliest. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said the research, being carried out by researchers engaged by the Sarawak Economic Development Corporation (SEDC), […]
