Crucial to develop skilled workforce in technical fields
KUCHING: It is now crucial for Sarawak to have sufficient pool of competent, certified practitioners and professionals in its workforce as the state aspires to achieve developed status by 2030, said Sarawak Multimedia Authority (SMA) deputy chief scientist Professor Ir Ts Dr Al-Khalid Othman. With billions of ringgit worth of projects to be implemented by […]
New Julau petrol station gets the nod
JULAU: The Sarawak government has agreed to build a new petrol station to meet the demands of commuters in the Julau area. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg agreed to the request made during the leader-with-people programme here, on Today. He said due to the high number of vehicles on the road, […]
High speed internet reaches 3 Sebuyau localities
SEBANGAN: High speed internet access is now available in three localities, namely Sg. Ladong, Sg. Bilis and Senangeh in Sebuyau – a project undertaken by the Sarawak Multimedia Authority Rural Telecommunication (SMART) tower and Sarawak Rural Broadband Network (MySRBN) service. According to a statement issued by Sarawak Digital Economy Corporation (SEDC), Minister of Utility and […]
On track to become leading digital economy
BY ARNOLD UJANG SARAWAK is on track to be a leading digital economy by 2030 with the establishment of related agencies and digital infrastructures. The state’s venture to digitalise its economy began in earnest in 2018, shifting its dependence on non-renewable resources and leapfrogging into the next generation economy. As Sarawak continues to progress, it […]
SEDC gets pat from Premier
KUCHING: The Sarawak Economic Development Corporation (SEDC) has been commended for its various initiatives in combating corruption at the corporate level. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said these efforts by SEDC should be applauded as the principle of integrity should be embedded into the system as they strive to be a […]
Battle of two pol-secs
The relative calm in Betong belies the true atmosphere as the parliamentary seat is a battleground for three different personalities with impressive backgrounds and experience. The constituency is witnessing two experienced political secretaries who had served at the federal level and a brilliant former principal, who is also a leading song composer. Dr Richard Rapu, […]
Sarawak’s hydrogen vision comes with actions
TOKYO: Sarawak’s vision to become a hydrogen hub in the Asian region comes with the necessary steps and actions. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg disclosed that Sarawak had been in talks with large industries from Japan and Korea that are committed to collaborate with the state to produce hydrogen to power […]
Indian delegation in town to explore collaborations
KUCHING: A delegation from the Indian High Commission in Malaysia will be in Sarawak until Sept 21. The delegation led by the High Commissioner B.N. Reddy arrived on Sept 18. During their visit, they are scheduled to pay a courtesy call to the Head of State Tun Pehin Sri Abdul Taib Mahmud, Premier Datuk Patinggi […]
SEDC eyes Pending transformation with Neu Pendington
KUCHING: The ‘Neu Pendington’ project in Pending will be the starting point to transforming the industrial areas there to residential and commercial areas. Sarawak Economic Development Corporation (SEDC) Chairman Tan Sri Datuk Amar Abdul Aziz Husain said both SEDC and UDA Holdings Berhad (UDA) share a common interest in the field of socio-economic development hence, […]
Hydrogen Economy: Sarawak collaborates with Korea
KUCHING: Sarawak is looking to collaborate with major Korean industries as part of the state’s initiative to develop the hydrogen economy. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said this while thanking a consortium of Korean industries that had shown keen interest to work with Sarawak to produce hydrogen and ammonia. “Sarawak’s clear […]
