KUCHING: The Sarawak Post-COVID-19 Development Strategy (PCDS) 2030 Initiative Briefing and Explanation programme received a thumbs-up from its attendees. The event, organised by the Political Secretary from the Premier Department, aimed to share info about Sarawak Government’s plans under Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg’s leadership. Deputy
KUCHING: The Sarawak Housing and Real Estate Developments’ Association (SHEDA) is hoping to collaborate with Green Building Index (GBI) to develop and strengthen the skills budding architects and building engineers. SHEDA secretary general Angie Kueh stated that such an initiative is needed to expose the new generation to what green
KUCHING: The Sarawak Forest Department (SFD) has recently granted a study permit for forest carbon activities to a local company in the state. SFD director Datuk Hamden Mohammad said that before issuing the Forest Carbon License, applicants must obtain the study permit first. “With this permit, the company is required
NESTLED on the island of Borneo, Sarawak is celebrated for both its soul-stirring scenery and its pulsating cultural roots. The Sarawak Regatta exemplifies the state’s long-standing culture and cohesion. At the heart of this grand celebration are the skilled boat builders, unsung heroes who craft the vessels that glide gracefully
KUCHING: The authority given to Sarawak to approve development projects worth below RM50 million in the state is the right move to cut bureaucracy. According to Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg, he proposed the said idea to the Prime Minister (Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim) during the formation
KUCHING: Medical tourism in Sarawak is equally important as other economic factors to boost the state’s economic growth. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg stated that despite the state having various tourism spots to contribute to its economic growth, service sectors are still important. “In Sarawak, we
KUCHING: The Sarawak Housing and Real Estate Developers’ Association (SHEDA) recently organised a workshop to enhance the expertise of media practitioners in their reporting on property market and development. SHEDA partnered with Kuching Division Journalist Association (KDJA) to organise a capacity-building workshop aimed at providing insights into Sarawak’s housing industry
KUCHING: The Head of State Tun Pehin Sri Abdul Taib Mahmud is currently recovering after falling ill while out of the country. According to the statement by Deputy Minister in the Premier’s Department (Law, MA63 and State-Federal Relations) Datuk Sharifah Hasidah Sayeed Aman Ghazali today, there is no need to appoint
KUCHING: As of Monday (July 31), the Air Pollutant Index (API) in Sarawak is at a moderate level. The API reading for Kuching and Tebedu is the highest at 99. Here are some of the API readings for other areas as of 8 am: Bintulu: 88 Samarahan: 86 Sri Aman:
KUCHING: Gedong will soon have a nine-storey hotel to cater for the increasing number of visitors to the district, said Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg. “I was made to understand that during the Gedong Festival 2023 that all the hotels and homestays in Serian are fully
