KUCHING: A meeting will be held next month to review the progress of projects along the Malaysia-Indonesia border, particularly in Sarawak and Sabah, said Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof. “All implementing agencies at both the state and federal levels will be called to review the progress of all
KUCHING: The Sarawak Timber Industry Development Corporation (STIDC) aims to achieve an annual export revenue of RM8 billion by 2030, in line with the long-term goals outlined in the Post COVID-19 Development Strategy (PCDS) 2030. Its general manager Zainal Abidin Abdullah said that the target focuses on five key areas,
KUCHING: Sarawak’s Total Fertility Rate (TFR) has recorded a significant decrease, from 2.76 children in 2001 to 1.69 children in 2023. Minister for Women, Childhood and Community Wellbeing Development (KPWK), Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah said this data is based on records from the Sarawak State Health Department (JKNS). “According to
KUCHING: The Endowment Fund Sarawak (EFS) initiative is set to enter its next phase, EFS 2.0, with Affin Bank Berhad appointed as its new managing partner starting Jan 1, 2025. Minister for Women, Childhood and Community Wellbeing Development (KWPK), Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah announced the transition during a press conference,
KUCHING: The transition to engineered wood marks a strategic shift in Sarawak’s timber industry. Deputy Minister of Urban Planning, Land Administration and Environment Datuk Len Talif Salleh said this transformation is not just about adopting a new material but also about embracing a new mindset focused on sustainability, innovation, and
KUCHING: The Internet of Things (IoT) technology into paddy farming practices is set to be integrated starting next year at the Agriculture Institute Sarawak (IPS). Minister for Food Industry, Commodity and Regional Development, Datuk Seri Dr Stephen Rundi Utom said that the effort is to mark a significant step towards
KOTA SAMARAHAN: Malaysia is grappling with a new issue of untapped and abandoned rubber plantations, involving 47,000 hectares nationwide, including significant areas in Sarawak. Deputy Minister of Rural and Regional Development Datuk Rubiah Wang said the ministry has spent about RM27.18 million to rehabilitate abandoned plantations. “So far, in Sarawak, it involves
KUCHING: The Ministry of Education, Innovation, and Talent Development has reaffirmed its commitment to nurturing future talent in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) through initiatives like Girlscode Challenge. Its minister, Datuk Seri Roland Sagah Wee Inn said that the programme is designed to empower young minds to become not
KUCHING: The Congress of Unions of Employees in the Public and Civil Services (CUEPACS) has expressed its gratitude to Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg for introducing a special allowance for Sarawak’s civil servants, complementing the salary adjustments under the Public Service Remuneration System (SSPA).CUEPACS president Datuk
KUCHING: The 15th World Congress and Exhibition on Design and Health, scheduled for 2026, is set to play a pivotal role in Sarawak nation-building initiatives, aligning with the state Post Covid-19 Development Strategy 2030 (PCDS 2030). Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Dr Sim Kui Hian said the congress is not just