IN an effort to enhance the contribution of small and medium entrepreneurs (SMEs) to the economy, Sarawak will continue implementing various initiatives and providing financial assistance, according to Minister for International Trade, Industry and Investment, Datuk Amar Awang Tengah Ali Hasan. “SMEs have contributed significantly to Malaysia’s socioeconomic growth, with
SARAWAK has maintained an impressive record of 20 consecutive years with clean financial statements, a testament to its commitment to good governance practices and solid financial standing. Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas proudly announced that the state has once again received an unqualified report for its financial accounts for the
THE Sarawak Entrepreneur Development Coordination Committee (SEDCC) has given its approval to two entrepreneurship development initiatives aimed at supporting small and medium entrepreneurs (SMEs). The Ministry of International Trade, Industry and Investment, led by Datuk Amar Awang Tengah Ali Hasan, will oversee the implementation of these initiatives, namely the Review
THE state firmly stands by its view that all long-term licensed forest areas must get their respective certification by 2025. “As of now, there are about 20 Forest Management Units (FMU) with areas of 1.78 million hectares that have been certified, whereas seven Forest Plantation Management Units (FPMU) with 97,966
SARAWAK has the potential to become the main player in international carbon trading with its current policy to decrease the rate of deforestation and logging activities. Minister of Natural Resources and Urban Development Datuk Amar Awang Tengah Ali Hasan said that with the current state policy of forest conservation and
KUCHING: Celebrating festivities together with communities of various backgrounds shows that Sarawak is a united and harmonious state. Satok assemblyman Datuk Ibrahim Baki said that Sarawakians have no problems celebrating seasonal festivities together. He said that festivals such as Hari Raya and Gawai Dayak have always brought people together regardless
KUCHING: Local communities as well as pet owners have the responsibility to prevent the spread of rabies and to take care of pet animals at all times. Minister of Food Industry, Commodity and Regional Development (M-FICORD) Datuk Seri Dr Stephen Rundi Utom said rabies has affected the lives of humans
KUCHING: The Department of Veterinary Service (DVS) Sarawak received reports of 1,251 animal bite cases from January to April this year. Most of the cases were caused by provoked animals. DVS Director Dr Adrian Susin Ambud said the department received an average of 250 animal bite cases every month. Hence, it was
KUCHING: Several roads around the Kuching Waterfront area will be closed in conjunction with the officiating ceremony of the Unity Week celebration tomorrow (May 21). Acting Kuching chief Supt Merbin Lisa, in a statement, said the road closure and diversions will take place at Jalan Main Bazaar/Jalan Tun Abang Haji
MIRI: Five individuals—four men and a foreign woman—were apprehended by the Miri Narcotics Crime Investigation Department for their involvement in drug distribution activities. The arrests took place on Wednesday (May 18) around 11am in the residential area of Taman Shang, according to Miri OCPD ACP Alexson Naga Chabu. The suspects,
