KUCHING: Since COVID-19’s outbreak, the Sarawak government has spent a total of RM560 million to combat the deadly virus. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said that being a responsible and caring government, a sum of RM300 million was allocated for Sarawak Disaster Management Committee (SDMC) operations,
KUCHING: The use of data to develop new and improved strategies to curb the COVID-19 outbreak is important, said Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg. According to him, the Post COVID-19 Development Strategy (PCDS) 2030 plan would inspire society to advance through data and innovation. “This initiative
KUCHING: A total of 2,428,289 people, or 86 per cent of Sarawak’s total population, had received two doses of the COVID-19 vaccination, as of Sept 20. Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas said that the state has also administered the first booster dose to 1,652,142 persons, or 90 per
KUCHING: Sarawak is not only emphasising on green economy but also blue economy as part of its effort to increase the state’s revenue. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said that the world today requires both green and blue energy as these are sustainable energy. “Since I
KUCHING: A sum of RM28 million has been approved for SMK Agama Tun Ahmad Zaidi to upgrade the school building and for other amenities. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg made the announcement following a request by the school principal Zainab Hussein. “The principal has given me
KUCHING: Swinburne University of Technology Sarawak (Swinburne Sarawak) will be offering law courses with elective subjects on Native Customary Rights (NCR) and the Malaysia Agreement 1963 (MA63). Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said the Swinburne University of Technology Australia (Swinburne Australia) had agreed to provide the
KUCHING: The two-time former prime minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad can continue to play a role as a politician but not as a prime minister, said a political analyst. Dr Lee Kuok Tiung of Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS) said that in Malaysia, there are many more capable candidates who can
KUCHING: Swinburne University of Technology Sarawak (Swinburne Sarawak) will be offering law courses with subjects to include the Native Customary Right (NCR) and Malaysia Agreement 1963 (MA63). According to Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg, this is in response to the Swinburne University of Technology Australia (Swinburne
KUCHING: Sarawak will be improving its facilities especially in terms of road structure in its bid for the Sarawak Delta Geopark (SDGp) area to be recognised as one of the UNESCO Global Geoparks. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said this effort follows the Sarawak Delta being
KUCHING: As many as 28 geosites in Sarawak have been identified which have local, national, and international values. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said that eight geosites have local value, another eight geosites have national value, and another 12 have international value. “All of these mentioned
