Way forward towards prosperous, inclusive development
KUCHING: The organisation of the Sarawak Gastronomy Incubator (SAGO) is important to ensure the state’s economic development is prosperous and inclusive for all Sarawakians. Education, Innovation and Talent Development Minister Datuk Roland Sagah Wee Inn said it would definitely help the traditional food and beverage (F&B) services industry to innovate and stay ahead of the […]
Getting Sarawakians to embrace green economy a challenge
KUCHING: Getting the population to understand and embrace the idea of a green, sustainable environment is a challenge, says Datuk Dr Muhammad Abdullah Zaidel. The Sarawak Economic Planning Unit (EPU) director noted that Sarawakians are still skeptical about such a concept. “We noticed that in our last visit to Rotterdam, the Europeans especially, are investing […]
Deputy premier says opposition ‘bankrupt of ideas’
KUCHING: Sarawakians have been urged to not vote for the Opposition in the 15th General Election, especially the ones who are “bankrupt of ideas”. Deputy Premier Datuk Seri Dr Sim Kui Hian said unlike the Opposition, Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) knew what to do and how to look for extra revenue for Sarawak. “The Land […]
Be thankful, Sarawakians told
KUCHING: Sarawakians who comprise various ethnicities and religious backgrounds are urged to be thankful and appreciative with the harmony in the state, thereby ensuring economic stability and better future for all. The Premier of Sarawak who came out with the advice added our future generations needed to continue enjoying this harmonious and perhaps better surroundings […]
Only our people know what is best for Sarawak
By Alexandra Lorna & Sarah Hafizah Chandra ONLY Sarawakians know what is best for their state and the results of the 12th state election have proven it, said Datuk Ibrahim Baki (GPS-Satok), today. He said the people had supported this position and will continue to maintain this stand. “Slowly and surely the presence and influence […]
Sarawak benefits from Singapore-Johor ties
KUCHING: Sarawak stands to benefit from enhanced Johor-Singapore ties with the large Sarawakian population in the peninsula state. Johor is ‘home’ to about 50,000 Sarawakians, working in both Johor and crossing the causeway daily to work in Singapore, said social activist Datuk Seri Ang Lai Soon in his Facebook post. He noted that Johor and […]
Bandar Kuching MP: More well equipped cancer centres please
KUCHING: Sarawak needs more cancer centres which are well equipped with sufficient specialists in order to better cater to Sarawakians statewide. Bandar Kuching MP Dr Kelvin Yii said the policy at the federal level of having one cancer centre in a state did not work in the context of Sarawak, in view of its vast […]
Commotions in West Malaysia: No effect on Sarawakians, says Abdul Karim
KUCHING: Any commotion that takes place in West Malaysia will not have any impact on Sarawakians in the coming 15th general election (GE15). Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) vice-president Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah pointed this out when asked by the media on whether the demonstrations taking place in West Malaysia would have any […]
Airlines told to help reduce airfares to Sarawak
KUCHING: Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) Youth wants airline companies to do their part to reduce the recent spike in airfares to the state to help Sarawakians return home for the 12th Sarawak state election and the holiday season next month. Its deputy chief Fazzrudin Abdul Rahman said apart from that, the wing hoped that […]
Affordable houses for Sarawakians
MIRI: Both the federal and Sarawak governments are committed in providing affordable houses for the low and middle income groups, young people are no exception. In stating this, Minister of Housing and Local Government Datuk Seri Reezal Merican Naina Merican said this had been proven with various initiatives and people-centric programmes successfully being carried out […]
