Paying courtesy call on federal counterpart
KUCHING: Environmental management at the federal and state levels was among issues discussed during a recent courtesy call by Deputy Minister for Energy and Environmental Sustainability Dr Hazland Abang Hipni on Deputy Minister of Environment and Water Datuk Mansor Othman. Dr Hazland paid the courtesy call on Mansor at Putrajaya on Tuesday (Aug 30) to […]
Investors welcomed to help develop hydrogen economy in Sarawak: Premier
BETONG: Premier, Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said the Sarawak government is always ready to cooperate with foreign investors such as Korea and Japan to develop the hydrogen economy in the state. He said that for this coming weekend, he will have a visit to Korea to strengthen cooperation with investors there. […]
Register businesses to get govt assistance
MERADONG: Small and medium entrepreneurs here have been urged to register their businesses to enjoy assistance provided by the Sarawak government such as the Special Relief Fund (SRF). Deputy Minister in the Premier’s Department (Corporate Affairs, Information and UKAS) Datuk Abdullah Saidol also advised these entrepreneurs to contact the Sarawak Economic Development Corporation (SEDC) to […]
Bumi Kenyalang Carnival involves state’s 33 SMEs
KUCHING: The Bumi Kenyalang Carnival 2022 features many Sarawak-owned products to be marketed in the Peninsular. According to a press statement, the carnival which was held from Aug 25 to Aug 31, was a programme organised in conjunction with the Kempen Beli Barangan Malaysia (KBBM) or Buy Malaysian Goods Campaign. “This programme involves 33 small […]
50 years on, SEDC looks at new frontiers
By Natasha Jee and Noor Syahhira Hady KUCHING: No one can deny what the Sarawak Economic Development Corporation (SEDC) has achieved in 50 years of its existence. “One good thing about SEDC is that it has been able to adapt and adjust itself to handle fast-paced changes,” said Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari […]
SEDC aims to become one of Malaysia’s top organisations
KUCHING: Sarawak Economic Development Corporation (SEDC) is carrying out several development initiatives for the tourism and hospitality sector. Chairman Tan Sri Datuk Amar Dr Abdul Aziz Husain said this included the refurbishment of the Riverside Majestic Hotel and Damai Lagoon Resort. “In addition, SEDC and UDA Holding Bhd (UDA) are also constructing a new hotel […]
Adapt to change in changing business environment
KUCHING: The way new business opportunities are being explored must be changed in view of the far more sophisticated and ever challenging digital world. Sarawak Economic Development Corporation (SEDC) chairman Tan Sri Datuk Amar Dr Abdul Aziz Husain said it was crucial to be creative, innovative and be brave to take calculated risks in venturing […]
Riverside Majestic back in business after refurbishment
KUCHING: The newly refurbished Riverside Majestic Hotel (RMH) is opening its doors for business after undergoing renovations and upgrading works during the course of the pandemic over the last two years. Sarawak Economic Development Corporation (SEDC) chairman Tan Sri Datuk Amar Abdul Aziz Husain said the refurbished five-star hotel will host the first event, which […]
Premier receives investors
KUCHING: Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg yesterday received a delegation from OCIKumho Sendirian Berhad at his office in Wisma Bapa Malaysia, Petra Jaya here. OCIKumho Sendirian Berhad is a new joint venture company between OCI Malaysia and Kumho P&B Chemical Incorporation which is involved in producing EpiChloroHydrin at the Samalaju Industrial […]
Value-added natural resources can generate lucrative revenue
KUCHING: Sarawak must add value to its abundant natural resources as they might generate lucrative revenue for the state, said Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg. He said the state government through Sarawak Economic Development Corporation (SEDC) recently signed an agreement with investors to build a plant in Bintulu to create value […]
