Banking sector keen to cooperate with state government
BY ALVERDTEKOSTER ANYAP & SARAH HAFIZAH CHANDRA KUCHING: Sarawak’s strong financial position has attracted the local banking sector in the country day by day, said Sarawak Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg. According to him, Sarawak’s ability to manage finances and plan the economy is proven when more local banks had approached […]
Nay, no casino at Borneo Highlands for the moment: Ting
BY AWANG MUHAMMAD SYAHMI THE state government has no immediate plans to establish a casino at the Borneo Highland Resort. Deputy Minister of Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts Datuk Sebastian Ting said the resort has good potential to become a tourist destination and it will be an integrated part of development in the future. […]
Help to develop technologists, technicians: Abang Jo
KUCHING: The state government is fully supportive of any initiative that enhances the capacity of technologists and technicians. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said it is important for industry players, education, and skilled development institutions as well as government agencies to work together in promoting and developing technological talents. He said […]
Mechanism sought on return of state land
KUCHING: Clarity is being sought on how state land in Sabah and Sarawak which had been handed over to the federal government but remain undeveloped are to be handed back to both states. The Ministry of Natural Resources, Environment, and Climate Change has therefore been asked to finalise the mechanism to be used over such […]
Rural farmers get durian seedlings to diversify
MIRI: The state government is committed to helping the farming community, especially those in rural areas, diversify their crop cultivation. Among these efforts is the distribution of durian ‘Blackthorn’ and IOI seedlings organised by the divisional Department of Agriculture in collaboration with the Telang Usan service centre. The programme was attended by 120 people including […]
State govt extends subsidies on electricity bills
KUCHING: Sarawak will continue its subsidies of 5 to 25 per cent on electricity bills for domestic users as well as commercial and industrial sectors until June this year, Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said. “This is to further assist the rakyat and the business communities in riding through the post-Covid-19 […]
Speak up, govt listening to Dayak concerns
KUCHING: The Dayak community has been assured that the state government is listening to their concerns particularly issues that affect them. But Food Industries, Commodities and Regional Development Minister Datuk Seri Dr Stephen Rundi Utom said the community must speak up and provide suggestions as well as solutions to the government. “If you see something […]
Grab O&G opportunities companies, cooperatives told
MIRI: The state government is encouraging local companies and cooperative organisations to grab opportunities available in the oil and gas (O&G) industry. Deputy Minister for Youth, Sport and Entrepreneur Development II (Entrepreneur Development) Dr Ripin Lamat said, local companies including cooperatives in Miri should take advantage of the proximity of oil and gas industry located […]
Cementing bilateral ties with neighbouring countries
Miri: The state government will leave the issue of bilateral relationships between Sarawak and the neighbouring countries to Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. According to a news report by Sarawak Public Communications Unit (UKAS), Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said that Sarawak is prepared to cement ties with neighbouring countries […]
Folks ask for land to relocate village
KUCHING: Allocation has been requested from the state government to acquire a piece of land in Long Busan to transfer the local village to a higher ground to avoid the oncoming flood caused by the Bakun dam. Datuk Wilson Ugak Kumbong, Deputy Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Sabah, Sarawak Affairs and Special Duties), said […]
