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SEDC pitches for electric mobility adoption

BY NOOR SYAHHIRA HADY & SARAH HAFIZAH CHANDRA KUCHING: Sarawak Economic Development Corporation (SEDC) and the Association of Importers and Traders of Motor Vehicles Malaysia (PEKEMA) Sarawak are pitching for electric vehicle usage in the state. Their teaming up to develop the Electric Vehicle (EV) market in Sarawak augurs well with the push for green […]

Dr Annuar calls for creation of light industrial park in Sibu

SIBU: The Deputy Minister of Education, Innovation and Talent Development Datuk Dr Annuar Rapaee called for the creation of a light industrial park to accommodate cottage industry operators in this area. The Nangka assemblyman brought this up while pointing out that many small business operators, particularly in his constituency, operate their businesses on the roadside […]

Lowering hydrogen cost

KUCHING: The mass production of electrolysers will be able to reduce the cost to produce hydrogen in the next five to 10 years. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said with the reduced cost, it would also result in the reduction of carbon emissions. He said the hydrogen production process is quite […]

S’wak to make electrolysers to produce hydrogen

KUCHING: The state government is targeting to start its mass production of electrolysers to meet the needs of Sarawak. Sarawak Economic Development Corporation (SEDC) chairman Tan Sri Amar Abdul Aziz Husain said the plan needs to be implemented no later than next year as Sarawak will be producing hydrogen. “We need to produce hydrogen because […]

Sarawak mulls importing cement from Thailand

BANGKOK: A Sarawak delegation to Thailand led by the Sarawak Economic Development Corporation (SEDC) and the Bintulu Development Authority (BDA) visited the Siam Cement Group (SCG) headquarters here for a study visit. The study visit on Dec 19 led by SEDC chairman Tan Sri Datuk Amar Dr Abdul Aziz Husain and BDA general manager Datuk […]

MPKS happy with Sarawak Metro’s ART project

KUCHING: The Autonomous Rapid Transit (ART) project reflects both real progress in Sarawak’s modernisation, not just in public transport but also in the mentality of Sarawakians, said Datuk Peter Minos. The chairman of the Kota Samarahan Municipal Council (MPKS) said the project ushers in new industries such as the production and use of hydrogen and […]

Kuching Urban Transportation System project launched

BY NATASHA JEE & ALEXANDR LORNA KOTA SAMARAHAN: Phase one of the Kuching Urban Transportation System (KUTS) project was officially launched today (Dec 16). It also marked the start of works for the Autonomous Rapid Transit (ART) depot here. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg was present to officiate at the project […]

“Love-In-A-Box” charity programme close to SEDC’s heart

SIBU: The “Love-In-A-Box” programme has been part of Sarawak Economic Development Corporation’s (SEDC) corporate social responsibility (CSR). SEDC chairman Tan Sri Datuk Amar Abdul Aziz Husain said SEDC and its groups had continued to undertake various CSR programmes and initiatives aimed at helping the underprivileged. “This is especially during the joyful atmosphere of seasonal festivities […]

Developing youth into entrepreneurs

KUCHING: The Youth Entrepreneur Development Programme (EDP) organised by the Ministry of Youth, Sports and Entrepreneur Development aims at promoting entrepreneurship among youth in Sarawak. Deputy Minister of Youth, Sports and Entrepreneurship Development Dr Ripin Lamat said the initiative is in keeping with the ministry’s strategic planning to develop youth into entrepreneurs. “In line with […]

Lee debunks DAP allegations on hydrogen buses

KUCHING: The hydrogen buses in Kuching have not been grounded often as alleged by DAP assemblywoman Violet Yong as they have been operating as planned and serviced in a timely manner this year. Sarawak Transport Minister Datuk Seri Lee Kim Shin said the only major inspection and maintenance by the engineering team from Feichi, China […]