KUCHING: Issues of brain drain may be a thing of the past in Sarawak as more Sarawakian are returning home to contribute to the development of the state. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said there is a positive trend of Sarawakian professionals returning to work in
SERIAN: The Dayak Bidayuh National Association (DBNA) has provided financial assistance to the family of the late Royal Malaysian Navy (RMN) officer Joanna Felicia Rohna. DBNA members, along with contributors from the Chinese and Malay communities, raised RM19,800, which was recently presented to Joanna’s family. DBNA president Datuk Ik Pahon
KUCHING: Kuching North City Hall (DBKU) is exploring the possibility of establishing cooperation with Kyoto City, Japan in the future. Deputy Minister of Utility and Telecommunication Datuk Dr Abdul Rahman Junaidi who expressed this intention, said a delegation from the local authority had recently embarked on a 10-day benchmarking visit
KUCHING: Areas under Kuching North City Hall (DBKU) are rapidly developing and poised to undergo transformational changes. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said there are development strategies and long-term initiatives in place to further develop DBKU areas. “For Satok, we will develop roads from Segedup towards
KUCHING: A special committee, the Sarawak Creative Industry Committee (SCIC) has been set up with the aim to chart the future direction of the creative industries. Deputy Minister of Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts and chairman of the committee, Datuk Snowdan Lawan said the formation of the committee was
KUCHING: A Creative Directory aimed at supporting creative industry stakeholders will be developed and is expected to be completed by November or December this year. Deputy Minister of Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts Datuk Snowdan Lawan said the directory was a collaborative project between the Ministry and Swinburne University
KUCHING: Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Dr Sim Kui Hian is concerned about the future challenges of Malaysia’s healthcare. Reflecting on his recent visit to the Netherlands and Switzerland, Dr Sim said the country will foresee numerous challenges. “I foresee we will be in double jeopardy — rapid aging and brain
KUCHING: Sarawak is moving towards a sustainable and renewable wood-based industry using materials from forest plantations. Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Awang Tengah Ali Hasan said the materials from forest plantations are used to produce engineered wood, biochar, pulp and paper. Hence, he called on the Swedish business community to consider
KUCHING: Sarawak’s political stability has been a force to keep the nation on a steady keel. In stating this, Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said the state’s strength can be seen through the appointment of a Deputy Prime Minister from Sarawak who looked after the interest
KUCHING: The Sarawak tourism sector has seen significant success in its promotional efforts from January to March, with over one million tourists visiting the region. Sarawak Tourism Board (STB) chairman Datuk Dennis Ngau said looking ahead to the months from April to December, one of the most anticipated events will