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Substantial amount to boost state agricultural sector

SARAWAK is expected to spend a significant amount under the State Budget for next year to boost the state’s agricultural sector. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said the government’s strategy involves attracting private investment and implementing various initiatives. He asserted the government is allocating substantial funds to advance agroparks, with RM23 […]

5G network to cover 60 per cent of populated areas

SARAWAK is poised to be an early adopter of the 5G network, with plans for 589 operational sites by 2024, covering about 60 per cent of populated areas in the state. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said a total of RM1.89 billion has been allocated to support the Sarawak Linking Urban, […]

Sarawak only too happy in helping to develop Asean Power Grid: Abang Jo

BALI: Sarawak is proud to play its role by spearheading a shared grid in Borneo as well as to work with Indonesia and Singapore to speed up the Asean Power Grid. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said interconnections are on one of the key mechanisms to achieve shared regional sustainability goals […]

Sarawak playing major role in national economy: Ahmad Maslan

KUCHING: A federal minister has acknowledged Sarawak’s significant role in the country’s fiscal landscape, admitting that the state is contributing to the overall Malaysian economy. Deputy Finance Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Maslan said the state’s advantages include resource-rich economy, infrastructure development, industrial and manufacturing growth, agriculture and agribusiness, tourism potential, small and medium enterprises (SME) […]

Sarawak’s nurtured unity in diversity serves state well

By Frank Julian SIBU: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has described Sarawak as a shining example of a united and progressive state in Malaysia. The region has proven that its people know that one of the key ingredients of moving forward is indeed unity, and in this context, the prime minister wants people in […]

Becoming the envy of Malaysia

LATELY, there has been a chorus of appreciation as well as recognition for Sarawak due to its economic policies. Week after week, the state government was praised by its federal counterparts, as well as observers who noted the inroads made by Sarawak in areas of technology adoption as well as environmental sustainability. This was the […]

Foreigners find long-lasting home in mesmerising Sarawak

Some wanderers travel across the globe in search of a place they can truly call “home”. Sarawak, with its captivating allure, diverse culture and warm-hearted people, often casts an enchanting spell on these travellers. Whether by serendipity or a deliberate quest, many have found themselves irresistibly drawn to the mesmerising beauty of Sarawak. Some have […]

Still waiting after nine years

DR Ashok Segar, 61, is from Singapore, but home to him is Kuching, Sarawak. In 2013, he and his wife, Marites Martinez Segar, 51, were searching for a place to settle down and retire and according to the Internet, Sarawak at that time was ranked top of the list. However, Dr Ashok had never been […]

Sarawak to feature in international book festival

BY AWANG MUHAMMAD SYAHMI KUCHING: Sarawak will be showcasing culture, creative arts, performing arts, local publications and local handicrafts at the 40th Kuala Lumpur International Book Festival (PABKL) 2023. PBAKL will be held from May 26 to June 4 at the World Trade Centre (WTC) Kuala Lumpur. Ministry of Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts […]

Sarawak inflation rises to 4.3 pct in January

KUCHING: Sarawak has been experiencing a rise in inflation, with an increase of 4.3 per cent in January 2023. According to the Department of Statistics Malaysia, this figure was higher than the national average of 3.7 per cent and was part of a trend that had been seen in the state in recent months. The […]