UNIFOR disburses RM1.35 mil to 13 Kedup recipients
KUCHING: The Sarawak government through the Unit for Other Religions (UNIFOR) has disbursed a total of RM1.35 million in funding to 13 beneficiaries for the construction of new places of worship in the Kedup constituency. Kedup assemblyman Martin Ben was present to hand over the cheque to respective recipients during a simple handing over ceremony […]
Karim woos Indonesian airlines to enhance connectivity
KUCHING: The Sarawak government has held discussions with several Indonesian airlines to facilitate the introduction of additional direct flights between Indonesia and Sarawak. During his recent visit to Indonesia, Minister of Tourism, Creative Industries and Performing Arts Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah said he had engaged in meetings with two airlines from Indonesia. “The […]
Calling for entries for Digital Economy Awards 2023
KUCHING: The Sarawak government through the Sarawak Multimedia Authority (SMA) is introducing the Digital Economy Awards 2023 (DEA2023). The event aims to recognise individuals and organisations driving digital initiatives in Sarawak, propelling the region towards a digitally empowered future. “DEA2023 is inviting innovative ideas and ground-breaking solutions from all Sarawakians to take centre stage on […]
Sibu houses of worship receive RM1.3 mln from UNIFOR
SIBU: The Sarawak government contributed a total of RM1.3 million to four places of worship in the Dudong constituency here yesterday. The recipients, namely the Salim Da Wang Gong Association received RM1,000,000, and the Methodist Care Centre, Sibu Sikh Temple, and BEM Usahaja each received RM100,000. The cheques were presented by the Progressive Democratic Party […]
Sarawak plans to adopt Sweden’s waste-to-energy management policy
STOCKHOLM: The Sarawak government is looking towards Sweden’s proven waste-to-energy (WTE) management policy for an effective solution to the state’s waste disposal system. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said such initiatives are very significant in the search for a more sustainable solution to waste management in Sarawak. He noted that Sweden’s […]
Sweden’s ombudsman best model for Sarawak to adopt: Abang Johari
STOCKHOLM: The Sarawak government is on the right track in adopting the best practice model of the Swedish Institute of Ombudsman. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said the move is important towards establishing the Sarawak ombudsman as a machinery of the state government as well as ensuring good governance, transparency and […]
Sarawak plans for largest protected area in Malaysia
KUCHING: The Sarawak government intends to create more protected areas with over 1 million hectares of terrestrial areas and over 1.6 million hectares of marine landscape. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said with this, Sarawak will have the largest protected area system in Malaysia, under the category of National Parks, Nature […]
Sarawak’s concert dream: Vibrant global stage
WITH its proven track record of successfully hosting music festivals over the years, it is only a matter of time before Sarawak becomes the host of international concerts. One of the most notable instances was the Konsert Rakyat held on July 22 as part of the 60th Sarawak Independence Day celebrations. The concert attracted over […]
Sarawak ready but must first attend to details
TO say that the Sarawak Tourism Board (STB) is a prime mover when it comes to attracting tourists to the state would be an understatement. For all intents and purposes, STB, which has been around since the 1990s, has got its fingers on the tourism pulse. It is the cornerstone in the state government’s tourism […]
Redevelopment of Sibu will take time, so have patience: Abang Johari
SIBU: Just as Rome was not built in one day, it will take a while for the Sarawak government to further develop Sibu, said Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg. He said Sibu used to depend on timber as its primary economic activity, but since timber is no longer relevant now, the […]
