Linawa Coffee: Set to win hearts and taste buds across the region
LAWAS: At Long Sukang in the south of Lawas, workers and machines are busy processing and packaging coffee, branded “Linawa Coffee”, inside a newly-built factory. The Linawa coffee production is part of Petronas’ sustainable socio-economic empowerment programme for the Lun Bawang community in the highland. It is being implemented in collaboration with Universiti Teknologi Petronas […]
Promoting socio-economic diversity in higher education
By Ms Cynthia Aling I recently came across a social media reel that asked university students which university has the highest number of wealthy students enrolled. It was disheartening to hear universities being labelled as exclusive to the wealthy. Why should someone’s social class be linked to their pursuit of higher education? Socio-economic diversity is […]
Rep committed to developing basic facilities
TEBEDU: Local assemblyman Dr Simon Sinang Bada is committed to developing essential facilities for the local folk, emphasising the improvement of rural socio-economic conditions. He thanked the Parti Gabungan Sarawak (GPS) government, led by Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg, for continuing the allocation of RM5 million annually for the Rural Transformation […]
Anwar committed to solving MA63 issues, ensures Sabah not lagging behind
By Arthur Edward KOTA KINABALU: A year in office has seen various initiatives taken by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim for Sabah, especially in fulfilling the state’s demands in the Malaysia Agreement 1963 (MA63) to ensure that the Land Below the Wind does not lag behind in development, socio-economic well-being, and various crucial sectors. […]
Aspirations for Gedong as a thriving hub
GEDONG: In the heart of this constituency, the aspirations of its diverse community leaders paint a vivid picture of hope and progress under the leadership of Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg. Speaking to the New Sarawak Tribune, every leader echoes a common desire for comprehensive development, improved infrastructure, and enhanced socio-economic […]
Chicken subsidies end today, savings allocated to boost welfare initiatives
KUALA LUMPUR: Subsidies and price controls on chicken have been lifted effective today to enable the government to enhance various socio-economic initiatives and welfare programmes, including cash assistance. Despite the removal of price controls, the government guarantees that there will be no sudden price hikes for this essential commodity and assures the public of a […]
SEB brings shine to rural women economy
KUCHING: Sarawak Energy Berhad’s (SEB) Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) programme and the Lifelong Learning Unit (PSH) of Mas Gading Community College are teaming up to foster women entrepreneurs. It is an effort to improve their socio-economic status, particularly those in longhouse areas around SEB’s power project developments. SEB, through its Corporate Social Responsibility department, collaborated […]
VTP participants drive local development
SIBU: The Village Transformation Program (VTP) participants can become important drivers of development in their areas, according to director of the State Implementation Monitoring Unit (SIMU) Felicia Tan. She said that they can play their role as ambassadors by sharing the knowledge they have gained with residents in longhouses and traditional villages. Tan said this […]
Exciting development projects set to transform Kuala Rajang
SARIKEI: Several important projects are in the pipeline for the Parit Bugis, Bukit Huang, and Muara Payang in the Kuala Rajang constituency, which expected to have a huge impact on the local community’s social and economic development. Deputy Minister in the Premier’s Department (Corporate Affairs, Information, and UKAS), Datuk Abdullah Saidol, announced that the projects […]
Tebedu’s Desa Fair and MyRakyat Sale drive development, says deputy minister
TEBEDU: The Desa Fair Tebedu Programme and MyRakyat Sale are driving socio-economic development in the area, said Deputy Minister of Food Industry, Commodities and Regional Development Martin Ben. He said during the three-day programme, local residents have the opportunity to promote and market their agricultural products and more. “This programme also encourages business activities and […]
