Sarawak to conduct independent study on poverty
KOTA SAMARAHAN: The Sarawak government is to conduct an independent study to measure the poverty rate in the state which is expected to be completed within this year. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said the Sarawak Economic Planning Unit (EPU) team of economists and experts would conduct the survey and once […]
S’wak move to privatise its ports to attract foreign investors
SIBU: The Sarawak government plans to consolidate and later privatise its five state ports for greater efficiency and attract foreign investments. Deputy Minister of Infrastructure and Port Development Datuk Majang Renggi said the ports are Miri Port, Samalaju Port, Rajang Port, Tanjung Manis Port and Kuching Port. “Under my ministry, there is a plan to […]
Sarawak acquires 4.95% stake in Affin Bank
KUCHING: The Sarawak government, via its investment arm State Financial Secretary Sarawak, has acquired a 4.95 per cent stake in Affin Bank Bhd for about RM221.74 million. Affin Bank said Lembaga Tabung Angkatan Tentera (LTAT) has confirmed that it had on April 13, 2023 divested 112,558,000 ordinary shares in the bank, representing 4.95 per cent […]
Collab inked to provide palliative care training
KUCHING: The Sarawak government is collaborating with the Asia Pacific Hospice Palliative Care Network (APHN) in an effort to increase the promotion and provision of palliative care services in the state. Deputy Premier Datuk Seri Dr Sim Kui Hian said the Sarawak government and APHN would provide the first palliative care training for healthcare workers […]
State govt looks at 3D printers for construction industry
KUCHING: The Sarawak government is exploring new technology such as the use of giant construction 3D printers as alternative methods to build houses and complexes. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said the state wants to have a new approach for the building industry. “I have sent a group from a construction […]
theStage, a platform for youth to unearth talents
SIBU: The Sarawak government through the Ministry of Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts (MTCP) will always give the greatest support to theStage programme, said Datuk Sebastian Ting Chiew Yew. The MTCP deputy minister said that theStage programme is a platform for local youth to showcase their talent, enhance the artistic atmosphere and gather talent […]
Bintulu Port administration will be decided by a committee: Fadillah
KUCHING: A committee involving the federal and Sarawak government will be established to decide whether the administration of Bintulu Port will be handed over to the state government, Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof said. The federal government has received a letter from the Sarawak government regarding its request to take over the administration […]
Premier assures Sarawak’s commitment to upgrade schools
KUCHING: The state government is determined to ensure that schools throughout Sarawak are equipped with facilities conducive for the teaching and learning process. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg assured that the Sarawak government would assist in the upgrading works of schools even though education is under the purview of the federal […]
Teo eager to meet up on internet coverage
BY NATASHA JEE & ALEXANDRA LORNA KUCHING: Communication and Digital Deputy Minister Teo Nie Ching is looking forward to working closely with the Sarawak government on improving internet coverage in the state. She said on her next visit to the city, she would like to meet the Premier and Deputy Premiers to look into the […]
State to utilise Daro to generate new source of revenue
BY AMYRA VARKISA & ALEXANDRA LORNA DARO: Sarawak government has plans to create a new source of revenue for the state through the Daro district. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said that the new economic plan for the constituency might put the place on par with Emirates. However, Abang Johari refuses […]
