Sustainable development state’s priority agenda
KUCHING: As the government continues with its agenda of turning Sarawak into a developed state with high-income economy by 2030, it is mindful of its moral and social responsibility to safeguard the environment and to sustainably manage and conserve the natural resources. Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg stated this yesterday at the […]
Govt remains committed to empowering youths
KUALA LUMPUR: The Perikatan Nasional (PN) government is committed to continue helping youths through efforts to empower them for the development of highly innovative and sustainable human capital, said Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin. The prime minister said towards this end, various initiatives had been implemented specifically for the youth community through assistance packages of the […]
Lack of knowledge, awareness limit inclusive involvement in development goals
PUTRAJAYA: Lack of knowledge and awareness among society limit their inclusive involvement in Sustainable Development Goals (SDG), according to the Chief Statistician Datuk Seri Dr Mohd Uzir Mahidin. Commenting on Malaysia’s SDG progress monitoring system (SDG Dashboard), he said the government, private sectors, non-government organizations (NGOs) and public community have a collective responsibility towards SDG. […]
Extension to incorporate green features
MIRI HOSPITAL MIRI: Miri Hospital’s new extension will incorporate many sustainable features through the Malaysian Carbon Reduction and Environmental Sustainability Tool (MyCREST) system, once completed. Senior Works Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof disclosed that the MyCREST system would help reduce energy consumption, improve occupant comfort and reduce impact of material usage. Speaking at the earth-breaking […]
Sustainable hydrogen economy in the works
BY SARAH HAFIZAH CHANDRA & NATASHA JEE KUCHING: Sarawak Economic Development Corporation (SEDC) is seeking to collaborate with more agencies in pursuit of the Sarawak hydrogen agenda. SEDC chairman Tan Sri Datuk Amar Dr Abdul Aziz Husain said an association had been established to facilitate the development of a sustainable hydrogen economy for Sarawak. “This […]
New sustainable policies in pipeline
KUCHING: The Ministry of Urban Development and Natural Resources (MUDeNR) will review existing policies, laws, regulations and procedures to ensure that they keep up with current development and needs. Deputy Chief Minister Datuk Amar Awang Tengah Ali Hasan said the ministry has successfully formulated and implemented several policies in recent years to ensure sustainability. “Among […]
Ambassador smitten by Borneo Empurau Farm and Resort
SERIAN: Borneo Empurau Farm and Resort Sdn Bhd here will be a new attraction for Austrian tourists, according to the ambassador of Austria to Malaysia Dr Michael Posti. Dr Posti said the resort will provide a unique holiday experience on its own to nature lovers once it is operational. “This is my second time visiting […]
