Onus on ministry staff to deliver
KUCHING: Deputy Minister of Rural Development II, Datuk Hasbi Habibollah has called on ministry staff to not shirk their responsibilities or duties entrusted to them. “All staff should always be serious, have integrity and be responsible in executing every task given. “We need to do our best so that the people will be satisfied with […]
Amendments to constitution will strengthen Sarawak’s position in the federation
KUCHING: The proposed amendments to the Federal Constitution (FC) will strengthen Sarawak’s position in the Malaysian federation. Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) Youth chief Datuk Gerald Rentap Jabu took note of the amendment to Article 160(2) of the FC to define Sept 16 as Malaysia Day and to incorporate the Malaysia Agreement 1963 (MA 63) […]
Oil price recovery will strengthen Sarawak’s position
KUCHING: The recovery of oil price is expected to further strengthen Sarawak’s financial position, opines Associated Chinese Chambers of Commerce and Industry of Sarawak (ACCCIS) secretary-general Jonathan Chai Voon Tok. He pointed out that oil prices rose for a third week to a near three-year high last Friday (Sept 24) as global output disruptions forced […]
State government to strengthen Petros’ role
THE Sarawak government will further strengthen the role of Petroleum Sarawak Berhad (Petros) in spearheading the state’s involvement in the oil and gas industry, especially in the downstream sectors. Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg said this as the state is enforcing its constitutional authority over the distribution of gas through the Distribution […]
JKKKs will continue to be strengthened
SIBU: The state government will continue to strengthen the Village Development and Security Committees (JKKKs) because of the leadership roles they play at the grassroots level in the state’s development agenda. In stating this, Daro assemblyman Safiee Ahmad pointed out the success or progress of villages and community institutions depended on efficient governance and leadership […]
Ringgit’s uptrend likely to continue next week
KUALA LUMPUR: The ringgit is likely to continue strengthening against the US dollar next week, riding on the upbeat unemployment rate data, anticipation of better-than-expected second-quarter (Q2) gross domestic product (GDP) data and a weaker greenback, dealers said. Nevertheless, investors would keep an eye on the trade talk between high-level officials of the United States […]
Ringgit to ride on firmer Asian region’s currencies
KUALA LUMPUR: The ringgit will be driven by firmer Asian currencies which are benefiting from the interest rate, as well as growth differentials between the region and industrial economies, said AmBank Research. Support for the local note will also strengthen if the United States’ (US) recovery is hindered by rising Covid-19 cases, renewed local lockdowns […]
