Australian imported cattle available for Hari Raya Korban

KUCHING: A total of 450 high quality cattle imported from Australia are ready for sale in an auction for the upcoming Hari Raya Korban celebration Deputy Minister of Food Industry, Commodity and Regional Development Martin Ben said that the cattle sold were in the weight category of 500kg to 600kg with an attractive price. The […]

SEDC Energy to scale up algae nursery

KUCHING: The state government, through SEDC Energy, will scale up the cultivation of algae nursery to 1,000 acres in Bintulu. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said that currently, only a one-acre nursery is available here. “SEDC Energy will develop another nursery, scaling up to 1000 acres in Bintulu. This means 1,000 […]

Petchem Industrial Park to be state’s premier petrochemical industries hub 

THE Petchem Industrial Park in Tanjung Kidurong, Bintulu is set to become Sarawak’s premier hub for petrochemical industries, with an estimated investment of RM4.5 billion so far. International Trade, Industry, and Investment (MINTRED) Deputy Minister Datuk Malcolm Mussen Lamoh said the estimated figure does not include the potential investment on the use of methanol for […]

Premier visits SEDC chief for Raya

KUCHING: Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg continued his open house visits on the eighth day of Hari Raya. Abang Johari took the opportunity to visit the Hari Raya open house of Sarawak Economic Development Corporation (SEDC) chairman Tan Sri Datuk Amar Abdul Aziz Dato Hussain at his residence on Saturday (Apr […]

Sarawak Metro, SEDC Energy distribute bubur lambuk

KUCHING: Sarawak Metro Sdn Bhd (Sarawak Metro) teamed up with Sarawak Economic Development Corporation (SEDC) Energy to bring festive cheer to patrons at the Petroleum Sarawak (Petros) Multifuel Refuelling Station. The two organisations distributed bubur lambuk, a porridge dish that is commonly shared during the fasting month, as a gesture of goodwill and community spirit […]

ART implementation must take disabled into account

KUCHING: The Autonomous Rapid Transit (ART) must take into account the needs of the disabled and an in-depth study should therefore be carried out before the project is implemented fully. In stating this, Society of the Blind Malaysia, Sarawak branch chairman Isak Ngau called on the Sarawak government and the Sarawak Economic Development Corporation (SEDC) […]

PETROS opens first multifuel station in Daro

BY ALEXANDRA LORNA & AMYRA VARKISA DARO: The launching of the first PETROS Multifuel Station (Dealer Owned Dealer Operated, or DODO) in Daro is the first effort of the Sarawak Economic Development Corporation (SEDC) to locate its petrol station in rural areas. SEDC chairman Tan Sri Datuk Amar Dr Abdul Aziz Husain said the multifuel […]

Taib, wife attend SEDC chairman’s wedding reception

KUCHING: Head of State Tun Pehin Sri Abdul Taib Mahmud attended the wedding reception of his brother-in-law Tan Sri Datuk Amar Abdul Aziz Husain here last night (Friday). Held at the Damai Lagoon Resort, Taib was accompanied by his wife Toh Puan Datuk Patinggi Raghad Kurdi Taib. This is Abdul Aziz’s second marriage after the […]

Creative marketing crucial entrepreneurial strategy

MIRI: Beginner entrepreneurs need to focus on engaging with current marketing trends and making their creative marketing adaptable, affordable and effective, said Minister for Transport Sarawak Datuk Seri Lee Kim Shin. “Creative marketing is a crucial part of any marketing strategy, be it a video or infographic, it’s the key messaging that is going to […]

MCMC aware of malfunctioned telecom tower

KUCHING: The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) has taken note of the malfunctioned communications tower at Kampung Semawa, Pantu which was never repaired despite complaints from nearby residents. In its press statement here today, the commission’s spokesperson said the tower was a construction project under the state government. “The construction of the tower which […]