KUCHING: In a changing business landscape that increasingly emphasises sustainability and digitalisation, the renewable energy sector continues to play a critical role in supporting other industries. Premier of Sarawak, Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said, under the Post COVID-19 Development Strategy that was launched last year, the
KUCHING: The Sarawak government will continue to provide venues to develop its people’s entrepreneur capacities and capabilities in key areas to increase productivity and competitiveness. Premier of Sarawak, Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said Sarawak needs to produce more local entrepreneurs to support major industries as well
KUCHING: The name change from ‘chief minister’ to ‘Premier of Sarawak’ is the beginning of all the subsequent assertion of Sarawak’s rights and autonomy. Deputy Premier Datuk Seri Dr Sim Kui Hian said that Chinese had a saying on how the chief minister is called is very important as the
BINTULU: People should not take the Covid-19 situation in Sarawak lightly although some of the standard operating procedures (SOP) have been relaxed, said Member of Parliament for Bintulu, Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing. Tiong who tested positive for the virus on Feb 20, said he had experienced uncomfortable symptoms but
KABONG: Kabong assemblyman Mohd Chee Kadir has made a contribution of RM50,000 towards the building of a classroom block at Sekolah Jenis Kebangsaan (SJK) Chung Hua, here. According to the Sarawak Public Communication Unit (UKAS) yesterday, the contribution was handed over when he attended the Chinese New Year dinner on
KUCHING: The gazettement of the Premier title to address the Chief Minister will be probably in March, said Minister of Youth, Sports and Entrepreneur Development Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah. He said since the bill was passed recently during the State Legislative Assembly (DUN) sitting, the state government has
KUCHING: Sarawak can expect more visitors from Brunei with the implementation of Vaccinated Travel Lane (VTL) between the state and neighbouring Brunei. Minister for Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah said with announcement made by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob on the
KUCHING: Clog (terompah) and beaded shoe maker Sally Tan, who hails from Malacca, might find better luck at the Sarawak Craft Festival here. She is excited to showcase her products again at the festival following a slowdown in her business two years ago. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic that restricted
KUCHING: Parti Sarawak Bersatu (PSB) and Parti Warisan plan to form a Bornean Alliance (Parti Perikatan) to face the upcoming 15th General Election (GE-15). PSB Presidential Council member Baru Bian said he had discussed the matter through several meetings with Warisan President Datuk Seri Shafie Apdal. “We really hope to
KUCHING: Sarawak recorded 424 new positive COVID-19 cases today. There were 17 fewer cases compared to 441 cases reported on Tuesday. The Sarawak Disaster Management Committee (SDMC), in its daily COVID-19 statement, said with this, the state’s tally was now 257,536. “Of the 424 new cases, 219 were in category
