Minister stresses property valuers’ key role in the economy
KUCHING: Property valuers play a pivotal role in ensuring sustainable economic growth particularly in the Asean region, including guiding and educating buyers and prospective property owners to obtain key information. Deputy Finance Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Maslan said by carrying out duties professionally and upholding ethics, the market value of transacted property can be translated […]
Sarawak leads toward sustainable future
KUCHING: Sarawak is making remarkable progress compared to other states in the country and the Southeast Asian region. In his Sarawak Day 2023 message, Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg emphasised this achievement while discussing the Post-COVID-19 Development Strategy 2030 (PCDS 2030). The strategy, Premier said, aims to boost the state’s economy, […]
Step forward towards preserving, conserving the environment
REGULATING forest management activities through the insertion of a new Section 70A into the Forest Ordinance is a step forward towards preserving and conserving the state environment for the future generation with good sustainable usage. Wilfred Yap (GPS-Kota Sentosa) said the new Section 70A in the Forest ordinance would give power to grant a licence […]
EE/ESD study: Striving for more sustainable ecosystem
KUCHING: A nationwide study to determine the status of Environmental Education/Education for Sustainable Development infusion and integration into a formal education system in Malaysian schools will be carried out. Amanah Lestari Alam (ALAM) in a press statement from Kuala Lumpur today said, the year-long research will involve both students and teachers at all levels from […]
Cost effective, sustainable, pragmatic approach needed
BY CRYSTAL WONG & TANIA LAM KUCHING: The government needs to play an active role in the improvement of a city’s public transportation system, and planning must be based on a cost effective, sustainable and pragmatic approach. Henz Pacific Sdn Bhd managing director Henry Lai said this when speaking of the deteriorating public transportation system […]
Demarcation of areas needs review
AREAS such as Tupong and from Matang to Telaga Air are close to the administrative centre of Kuching North City Commission (DBKU) and thus are suitable to be included in the council’s administrative areas. Assistant Minister in the Chief Minister’s Department (Islamic Affairs and DBKU) Datuk Dr Abdul Rahman Junaidi pointed out that there was […]
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 […]
Planted forest programme accelerated
MIRI: The state government is committed to efforts of accelerating the planted forest programme to ensure a sustainable supply of forest products in the future. “The timber industry is a spin-off to various industries, be it down stream or upstream, and we want to ensure the continued contribution of planted forests,” said Deputy Chief Minister […]
Significant economic multiplier effect
KUCHING: The proposed petrochemical hub in Bintulu should be welcomed and supported by all Sarawakians. Sarawak Indian Chamber of Commerce and Industry deputy president and Miri Indian Association president Karambir Singh said its potential to eventually create 74,000 jobs and the prospect of eventually adding up to RM20 billion per annum to the state’s gross […]
RM20 billion economic stimulus package
PUTRAJAYA: Interim Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad today announced RM20 billion Economic Stimulus Package to ensure risks to the economy due to Covid-19 can be addressed effectively. He said three strategies were outlined under the package, namely addressing the impact of the disease, catalysing people-based growth, and encouraging quality investment. Several plans have also been lined […]
