Enhancing wellbeing, welfare of the elderly
In the light of the ageing population with senior citizens expected to comprise 16 percent of Sarawak’s population by 2030, the Kenyalang Gold Card (KGC) initiative has been approved with the aim of enhancing the wellbeing and welfare of the state’s elderly. A total of RM24.4 million has been allocated by the state government for […]
Speeding up growth
The Development Bank of Sarawak Bhd (DBOS), which is now into its third year of commercial operation, is an alternative financing model created by the Sarawak government. The state-owned bank’s mission is to play a pivotal role in providing financing of public infrastructure and strategic projects to accelerate Sarawak’s economic growth. DBOS aims to transform […]
Exercising our rights on oil & gas
State-owned Petroleum Sarawak Bhd (Petros) is asserting a greater role in Sarawak’s oil & gas exploration and production activities now that it has been awarded licences. Initially, the onshore mining licences granted to Petros cover Limbang and Baram areas in the northern region. The Sarawak government’s award of such licences is to exercise the state’s […]
Validity of 1974 Petroleum Development Act questioned
Abang Johari has also questioned the validity of the 1974 Petroleum Development Act which was passed by Parliament during the Emergency Proclamation period from 1969 to 2011. The Emergency Proclamation was abolished in 2011. In his Christmas message, Abang Johari said Petros would soon be given another task — to manage domestic gas business now […]
Sarawakku Sayang 2020 beckons
KOTA SAMARAHAN: The public is welcome to attend the Sarawakku programme which is held beside the Kota Samarahan Civic Centre today. Food booths, Mobile Legend and Beyblade competition await visitors. There is also an exhibition on Sarawak’s development by several state government agencies and department. On its opening night yesterday, a concert featuring renowned local […]
