Sarawak now looks to powering aircraft with ‘algae fuel’
KUCHING: Sarawak is looking into the possibility of cultivating algae in its coastal areas as part of its commitment to providing cleaner and viable energy options to power aircraft through sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said Sarawak had an abundance of algae sources that could be extracted […]
State exploring alternative aviation fuels
SARAWAK is exploring the production of alternative aviation fuels such as Sustainable Aviation (SAF). (SAF is a biofuel used to power aircraft that has similar properties to conventional jet fuel but with a smaller carbon footprint.) Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg pointed out that SAF could be the key to sustainable air […]
BPHB explores cooperation and growth from biohub project
BINTULU: A delegation from the Port of Rotterdam, Netherlands, alongside other parties for the proposed Biohub Project, paid a visit to Bintulu Port Holdings Berhad (BPHB) from April 16-17. The other parties were Malaysia Investment Development Agency (MIDA), Sarawak Economic Development Corporation (SEDC) and Regal Lands Sdn Bhd (RLSB). The corporate visit was conducted pursuant […]
SEDC hands over RM150,000 zakat
KUCHING: Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg witnessed the handover of business tithe (zakat) from Sarawak Economic Development Corporation (SEDC) to Tabung Baitulmal Sarawak (TBS) yesterday. The business tithe (zakat) amounting to RM150,000 was handed over by SEDC chairman Tan Sri Datuk Amar Dr Abdul Aziz Husain to TBS deputy general manager […]
SEDC in joint venture to further propel growth
KUCHING: The Sarawak Economic Development Corporation (SEDC) has entered a joint venture with Opus International (M) Berhad (OIMB) to promote economic development in Sarawak. In a statement on Friday (Mar 11), said the joint venture will propel further collaboration and sharing of resources between the two parties to ensure smooth delivery of mega infrastructure projects […]
Events and activities in conjunction with SEDC’s Golden Jubilee
KUCHING: Sarawak Economic Development Corporation (SEDC) is organising a series of events and activities in conjunction with its Golden Jubilee celebration, which started on March 1. SEDC genereal manager Abdul Hadi Datuk Abdul Kadir said the celebration would be held on a modest scale, and the events and activities would be organised in compliance with […]
Busy day for Premier Abang Jo
KUCHING: Sarawak Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg received courtesy calls from the delegations of Sumitomo Corporation-SEDC Energy and Strategic Institute for Asia Pacific at the Sarawak Premier Office, Wisma Bapa Malaysia here yesterday (March 2). Abang Johari was updated by Sarawak Economic Development Corporation (SEDC) chairman Datuk Amar Aziz Hussain on […]
SEDC, Bank Rakyat to jointly promote entrepreneurship
KUCHING: Sarawak Economic Development Corporation (SEDC) and Bank Kerjasama Rakyat Malaysia Berhad (Bank Rakyat) signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on Friday (Jan 28) to promote entrepreneur development programmes in the state. The programme will include joint promotions, development, enhancement, and capacity building among local entrepreneurs. The signing at Wisma Bapa Malaysia was witnessed by […]
Good response to Sarawak Metro’s tender exercise
BY JACINTHA JOLENE KUCHING: Industry players have responded positively to Sarawak Metro Sdn Bhd’s (Sarawak Metro) ongoing tender exercise for the Kuching Urban Transportation System (KUTS) Project’s System Package 1. According to Sarawak Metro, a subsidiary of Sarawak Economic Development Corporation (SEDC), this was an expected outcome as there was a lot of interest generated […]
Helping CEOs, business owners achieve better results
KUCHING: Vistage is going to launch its first Vistage Emerging Entrepreneur (VEE) Group in Kuching that aims to help chief executive officers (CEOs) and business owners make better decisions and achieve better results. Vistage chair and CEO coach of Vistage Malaysia, Stanley Lee, said the group was expected to be launched on March 26 here. […]
