KUCHING: Sarawak’s investment in a low-carbon ammonia and urea factory in Bintulu is a major step to accomplishing the objectives of its Post-Covid-19 Development Strategy (PCDS) 2030. Universiti Malaysia Sarawak’s (Unimas) economics and business senior lecturer, Dr Nur Zaimah Ubaidillah said this development supports the state’s objectives to increase food
THROUGHOUT the 61 years since its independence, it is undeniable that Sarawak has grown tremendously in all aspects of its development. Let’s reflect on the remarkable achievements that have propelled Sarawak into economic prosperity and sustainable development. As we all know, Sarawak’s economy has seen substantial growth over the past
KUCHING: The Sarawak government and Armed Forces Fund Board (LTAT) have agreed to proceed with a sale and purchase agreement for additional shares in Affin Bank, pending the necessary regulatory approvals. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg pointed out that with the agreement between the two entities,
KUCHING: A Sarawakian pastor has won RM1 million in the Bank Simpanan Nasional (BSN) Premium Savings Certificate (SSP) special draw. Jonathan Labo, 62, from Lawas striking the jackpot was indeed something he did not expect. He said although he opened his BSN bank account back in 2019, he had only
KUCHING: Sarawak will adopt a measured approach to the revamped Malaysia My Second Home (MM2H) programme, starting with a limited land offering for participants. Minister for Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts, Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah, said this decision was due to the high deposit requirement stipulated in
KUCHING: The federal government’s review of the RON95 subsidy is set to transition from a broad-brush approach to targeted assistance for specific groups. Malaysia University of Science and Technology (MUST) economist Prof Emeritus Dr Barjoyai Bardai said that the initial plans to target 2.65 million recipients, with motorcyclists receiving RM30
KUCHING: The soon-to-be built Sarawak Cancer Centre in Kota Samarahan will not only benefit Sarawakians but also lessen the burden of people in Sabah and neighbouring countries to seek medical treatment. As the federal government has officially approved its establishment, Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said
KUCHING: Sarawakians will enjoy better health facilities once the three major hospitals here are equipped with over 1,000 hospital beds within the next five years. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said the hospitals will be equipped with an additional 300 beds each. The hospitals in question
KUCHING: The merging of all water agencies under one entity in Sarawak will be finalised by this year. According to Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg, the state government has now established an Integrated Management Office (IMO) to handle administrative work related to the consolidation of all
KUCHING: Sarawak is revisiting its data on e-Kasih recipients to ascertain the actual number of those who come under the poverty category. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said as Sarawak is recognised as a high income state, over the years, the people have actually improved their
