KUCHING: The recently concluded state-level Gawai Dayak Bazaar 2024 has successfully recorded sales amounting to RM2.03 million. Deputy Minister of Transport Datuk Dr Jerip Susil said the event hosted by the Bidayuh community and held from May 16 until 26 exceeded the sales record of last year’s Gawai Dayak Bazaar.
KUCHING: The new Dalat Welfare Complex (KKD) which provides for various welfare services and support systems under one roof will be used as a model for other divisions in the state. In stating this, Women, Childhood and Community Well-being Development Minister Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah said several state representatives have
KUCHING: A South Korean company has expressed interest to build petrochemical complex in Sarawak, with an investment of USD460 billion. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said the potential investment reflects confidence in Sarawak’s commitment to renewable energy and its hydrogen production. “I have just returned from
KUCHING: Kuwait Foreign Petroleum Exploration Company (KUFPEC) appreciates the opportunity to partner with the Sarawak government in empowering the oil and gas sector in the state. Its chief executive officer, Mohammad Salem Al Haimer said the company was ready to build a strong collaboration with Petroleum Sarawak Bhd (PETROS) to
KUCHING: The Sarawak Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI) concurs with the Sarawak government that a thorough study is essential before adjusting the minimum wage in the country. The SCCI fully supports Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg’s response to the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) recommendation
KUCHING: There are positive and negative implications when it comes to minimum wage increase. In stating this, Malaysian Future Institute Fellow Datuk Dr Madeline Berma said the increase in minimum wage will raise the income level for low salary workers. “By raising the minimum salary, it will help in reducing
KUCHING: The Sarawak State Mosque Welfare Trust Board (LAKMNS) is encouraging local youth to participate in activities held in mosques. Its chief executive officer, Datuk Abang Abdul Wahap Abang Julai said LAKMNS is taking a holistic approach with many of its programmes conducted at mosques. “This includes the Maal Hijrah
KUCHING: Sarawak is conducting a wage study focused on aligning wage increases with productivity, said Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg. He said the state aims to create high-skill jobs particularly with the use of technology that can boost income. “For instance, wages for tractor drivers being
KUCHING: Sarawak is exploring the possibility of adopting cogeneration technology as a green energy source in the state. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said during his recent work visit to Bangkok, Thailand, he had learnt that there is a new technology known as cogeneration which involves
KOTA SAMARAHAN: Kota Samarahan Municipal Council (MPKS) has successfully secured a place in the Malaysian Book of Records (MBR) for featuring the most varieties of ‘ulam’ (traditional salad) in a single event. The remarkable achievement, showcasing 108 varieties of ulam, was celebrated during the Kota Samarahan Food and Cultural Festival