KUCHING: The Sarawak government is taking a significant step towards providing free education for Sarawakian students at state-owned universities by 2026, with this year serving as a preparatory phase for the initiative. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said the initiative will help reduce the economic disparity
KUCHING: Sarawak’s long-term economic planning will not stop in 2030 but will continue beyond 2035 and into 2050, said Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg. He expressed confidence that with the full development of strategic assets, Sarawak will emerge as a major economic powerhouse in Asia, benefiting
KUCHING: The Sarawak government will continue to strengthen a competitive, inclusive and sustainable trade and investment ecosystem as part of its commitment towards making Sarawak a developed region by 2030. Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Awang Tengah Ali Hasan emphasised that ongoing efforts to attract more investments and businesses to Sarawak
KUCHING: The Sarawak Free Tertiary Education Scheme (FTES) is a historic initiative that reflects the Sarawak government’s commitment to ensuring broader access to higher education for the people. President of Pertiwi Progresif, Ivan Alexander Ong, said this programme addresses the main challenges that have long hindered talented students in Sarawak
KUCHING: The announcement on the Free Tertiary Education Scheme (FTES) by the Sarawak government marks a visionary initiative aimed at empowering the youth and ensuring long-term prosperity for the state. President of the Association of Boards of Management for Aided Chinese Primary Schools in Kuching, Samarahan and Serian Divisions, Datuk
KUCHING: The iconic White Cat statue at Jalan Padungan here has once again embraced the festive spirit, this time donning a ‘baju Melayu’ in conjunction with the celebration of Hari Raya Aidilfitri 2025. Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Dr Sim Kui Hian highlighted the statue’s evolving decorations throughout the year, emphasising
KUCHING: The Sarawak Timber Association (STA) remains committed to championing a sustainable timber industry despite facing challenges, said its chairman, Datuk Henry Lau Lee Kong. He said that STA has organised the International Conference on the Sustainable Management of Tropical Forests from March 6 to 7, 2024, in collaboration with
KUCHING: The Sarawak Timber Association (STA) has established a dedicated carbon committee to oversee and support initiatives in sustainable forest management and the development of carbon credit markets. STA chairman Datuk Henry Lau Lee Kong said that the association recognises the multi-faceted value of forests, which go beyond timber production
KUCHING: The Sarawak Timber Association (STA) urged the state government to justify the high fees imposed under the newly introduced Foreign Workers Transformation Approach (FWTA) system, and clarify the beneficiaries of these charges. STA chairman Datuk Henry Lau Lee Kong said that the system, which came into effect on January
KUCHING: For the people of Bario Lembaa, the sight of parachutes descending from the sky 80 years ago on March 25 was both mesmerising and terrifying. Deputy Minister in the Premier’s Department (Labour, Immigration and Project Management) cum Mulu assemblyman Datuk Gerawat Gala said that some villagers believed it was