KUCHING: A political observer has praised the Sarawak government for its shrewd revenue generation strategies, describing the government as “pandai cari duit” (good at making money). Datuk Peter Minos acknowledged the diverse sources through which Sarawak is poised to secure substantial financial gains. He highlighted the state’s potential to tap
KUCHING: Women are encouraged to venture into entrepreneurship by emulating successful female entrepreneurs as a source of inspiration. Deputy Minister in the Premier’s Department (Law, MA63 and State-Federal Relations) Datuk Sharifah Hasidah Sayeed Aman Ghazali said both the federal and state governments are regularly introducing programmes to assist local entrepreneurs.
KUCHING: Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Abdul Johari Tun Openg will launch the 60th anniversary of Sarawak’s Independence celebration at Lawas Public Park on May 28. Various activities are being organised to enliven the festivities, including the Sarawak Independence expedition convoy, which will be flagged off by the Premier
SEMATAN: A biscuit-making course organised by the Agriculture Department of Lundu District has sparked interest among rural women, motivating them to explore biscuit-making as a viable source of income. The programme aimed to empower women in rural areas by providing them with skills to generate income through biscuit production, either
KUCHING: Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg made history today (May 22) as he boarded the first Airbus aircraft powered by Sarawak’s algae-based sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) to attend the 16th Edition of Langkawi International Maritime and Aerospace Exhibition (LIMA 2023). The ground-breaking flight marked a significant
KUCHING: The Tourism, Arts and Culture Minister (MoTAC) is set to review outdated provisions under in the 1992 Tourism Act to better protect tourists and the rights of travel agencies. Minister Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing said the focus will be on regulatory issues pertaining to diving instructor licences, divers’
BETONG: One hundred recipients from the underprivileged group in the Iban community received donations of two bags of rice, cooking oil and cash of RM100 each. The donations were handed over by Layar assemblyman Datuk Gerald Rentap Jabu during a nceremony in conjunction with the Gawai festival at the Che
KUCHING: Connectivity is no longer considered a luxury but a basic human right, said Datuk Julaihi Narawi. The Minister of Utility and Telecommunication emphasised the need to connect individuals in every corner of the world for the betterment of humanity. “We must at our best endeavour to connect all human
SERIAN: The Ministry of Youth, Sport, and Entrepreneur Development is encouraging youth to apply for funding aimed at fostering entrepreneurship, particularly the Sarawak Youth Creative Industry Fund (SYCIF). Its Deputy Minister Dr. Ripin Lamat said that the fund provides an excellent opportunity for entrepreneurs involved in creative industries such as
KOTA SAMARAHAN: In a collaborative effort, the Kota Samarahan Municipal Council (MPKS) and Kelab Anjung Karyawan Seni Sarawak (Akarseni) have joined hands to launch Makansari Food Street, a vibrant venture that pays homage to the rich food and cultural heritage of the area. MPKS chairman Datuk Peter Minos said that