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Premier stresses economic structure for state’s growth  

SIBU: Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg has urged Sarawakians to embrace the resilience and strength symbolised by dragons in the Year of the Dragon. He said Sarawak remains committed to fortifying its economy to bolster revenue streams throughout 2024. “Sarawak is fortunate as from the year 2021 until 2023, it seems […]

STIDC lays out future-proof plan for timber sector

MIRI: The timber industry, one of the main sectors of the state economy, must venture into producing high value-added products such as engineered wood, furniture and bamboo-based products going forward. In stating this Sarawak Timber Industry Development Corporation (STIDC) general manager Datu Hashim Bojet said productive LPFs or Licences for Planted Forests are equally crucial […]

Sarawak Energy lauded for its contributions to state economy

BY NOOR SYAHHIRA HADY & SARAH HAFIZAH CHANDRA KUCHING: Sarawak Energy has played a key role in providing employment and business opportunities to create a sustainable, thriving economy in the state. SEB board member Datuk Idris Buang said the energy development company and a vertically integrated electricity utility’s role is needed for Sarawak to achieve […]

PBM will not contest Selangor state election

SELANGOR: The Parti Bangsa Malaysia (PBM) Selangor committee members have unanimously decided not to contest the upcoming Selangor state election. In a press statement today, the party said this decision was made during a special meeting on March 17 with its president, Datuk Larry Sng Wei. “In line with the decision, the party will give […]

Sarawak needs RM64 billion to be developed state

KUCHING: Sarawak would need to inject RM64 billion into the state’s economy to generate between six to eight per cent Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth by the year 2030, said Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg. “This is not an easy task. But Alhamdulillah so far, our average budget per year is […]

Sarikei thanks Abang Johari for BKSS 5.0

KUCHING: Repok assemblyman Datuk Seri Huang Tiong Sii has, on behalf of the people of Sarikei, thanked Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg for announcing the Sarawakku Sayang Special Assistance 5.0 (BKSS 5.0) in an effort to drive the state’s economy and help the people of Sarawak. He described Abang Johari as an […]

Bidayuh urged to look for economic opportunities

PADAWAN: The Bidayuh community must learn to look for opportunities to take part in the state’s economy growth. Transport Assistant Minister Datuk Dr Jerip Susil assured that there will be an abundance of opportunities in the state as planned by Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg including the oil and gas industry among […]

Ensuring a strong foundation for state’s economy

KUCHING: The 12 initiatives planned by Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg to chart Sarawak’s way forward are unique development strategies to drive Sarawak forward to realise its Vision 2030 of becoming a developed state with a high-income economy post Covid-19. Parti Rakyat Sarawak (PRS) Women chief Datuk Seri Doris Brodie said the […]

Policy in the works for mining sector

A comprehensive policy framework is in the works for the mining sector in Sarawak. Deputy Chief Minister Datuk Amar Awang Tengah Ali Hasan said the state government through the Sarawak Economic Action Council (SEAC) is working out the details so that the mining sector, including the non-radioactive rare earth elements (NR-REE), could give maximum impact […]

CM confident S’wak can recover

SARIKEI: Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg is optimistic Sarawak can recover from the economic impact of the movement control order (MCO). He pointed out work on many development projects had begun after a long delay brought by MCO due to Covid-19 in the state. “This will enable the economy to recover,” he […]