IN 2024, Sarawak’s economic growth was supported by favourable external demand and robust domestic activities, says Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas. Uggah, who is also the Finance and New Economy Second Minister said that the total trade increased by 2.8 per cent, with exports rising by 2.6 per
SARAWAK is poised to capitalise on the booming semiconductor industry, driven by generative AI and data centre expansion, with global sales reaching USD627 billion last year. Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Awang Tengah Ali Hasan said the Sarawak Semiconductor Strategic Framework aims to attract investments across the entire semiconductor value chain
THE state recorded a total of RM17.6 billion in approved investments across the services, manufacturing, and primary sectors in 2024, says Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Awang Tengah Ali Hasan. Of this, he said that Domestic Direct Investment (DDI) led with RM13.5 billion or 76.6 per cent, while Foreign Direct Investment
SARAWAK’S timber industry has achieved an export value of RM625 million in the first quarter of 2025. Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Awang Tengah Ali Hasan said plywood contributed an export value of RM317 million, an increase of four per cent compared to RM305 million for the same period last year.
SARAWAK is continuing to bolster its healthcare sector through major investments in human capital and facility upgrades, with over RM3.3 billion allocated in 2025. Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Dr Sim Kui Hian said as of April 30, the State Health Department has received RM2.81 billion operating funds and RM500.59 million
THE Sarawak Government, through Mutiara Mortgage and Credit Sdn Bhd (Mutiara), continues its commitment to improving housing accessibility and affordability across the state. Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Dr Sim Kui Hian said Mutiara has received 2,525 applications, of which 2,234 applications have been approved amounting to RM21.29 million. “On home
THE Sarawak government has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting the welfare of Sarawakian students studying outside the state through continued financial assistance for air travel . Transport Minister Datuk Seri Lee Kim Shin said that by providing financial assistance for air travel, programmes like Graduan Pulang Sarawak (iGPS) and FlySiswa
THE AirBorneo is poised to create balance between connectivity, affordable fares and economic benefits. Transport Minister Datuk Seri Lee Kim Shin said that strengthening air connectivity and investing in airline capabilities will lay the foundation for inclusive and sustainable growth across sectors. “This effort will also position Sarawak as a
THE Ministry of Transport (MOTS) is forging ahead with its ambitious plan to revolutionise the state’s public transport sector through various modernisation initiatives. Its Minister Datuk Seri Lee Kim Shin said this includes the planning and development of an integrated Intelligent Transport System (ITS) to improve service coordination, operational efficiency
KUCHING: Mohd Faridzhuan Firdaus Mohd Nanyan emerged as the grand prize winner of the Sarawak Islamic Council’s (MIS) 70th anniversary logo design contest, beating 137 other submissions from across the state. The 31-year-old’s winning design symbolises 70 years of progress and continuity, integrating the numbers seven and zero with a
