Friday, 30 January 2026

Author: Sarah Hafizah Chandra

Policymakers, stakeholders gather for 2026 Sarawak Budget Conference

KUCHING:The 2026 Sarawak Budget Conference will convene on Tuesday (Dec 16) and Wednesday (Dec 17), bringing together policymakers, economists, industry leaders and key stakeholders to deliberate on the state’s fiscal direction and development priorities for the coming year. The two-day conference, to be held at the Borneo Convention Centre Kuching

Premier tours green energy powerhouse GCL

SUZHOU: Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg visited the Golden Concord Holdings Ltd (GCL) as part of his working visit in China. The visit, which took place today, followed the conclusion of his engagement session with the Suzhou Municipal Government, where he met with Mayor Wu Qingwen

Premier plans new development strategy for Kuching Low-Carbon Hub

SUZHOU: Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg will call for a special meeting to discuss and re-strategise the development approach for the proposed Kuching Low-Carbon Hub (KLCH). This follows a constructive meeting with Suzhou Municipal Government’s Mayor, Wu Qingwen, and Suzhou Industrial Park (SIP) Administrative Committee, during

Abang Johari explores China’s leading innovation hub in Suzhou

SUZHOU: Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg visited the Suzhou Industrial Park (SIP) today, where he received an in-depth briefing on the park’s development strategies, innovation ecosystem and governance framework, elements that have propelled SIP into one of China’s most successful and globally renowned industrial zones. Established

The lifelong gift of a second language

THERE are decisions our parents make for us when we are young that only reveal their true value much later in life. One of the greatest gifts mine gave me was the opportunity to study in a Chinese school. At the time, it felt like nothing more than a routine

Kuching Low-Carbon Hub deepens China-Malaysia cooperation

NANJING: The Kuching Low-Carbon Hub (KLCH) is set to become a flagship model of low-carbon industrial development and a key platform for deepened China-Malaysia cooperation China Jiangsu International Economic Technology Cooperation Group Ltd (CJI) Chairman, Song Qinbo, said the strong presence of both governments reflects the importance placed on the

PETROS, CJI seal Framework Agreement to accelerate Kuching Low-Carbon Hub Development

NANJING: Petroleum Sarawak Bhd (PETROS) and China Jiangsu International Economic Technology Cooperation Group Ltd (CJI) has inked a Framework Agreement for the multiphase development of the Kuching Low-Carbon Hub (KLCH). The signing builds on PETROS’ appointment of CJI as one of the two anchor partners for KLCH which was formalised

USD7 billion green-economy investments expected over coming decade

NANJING: Sarawak is poised to attract USD7 billion in green-economy investments over the next decade following the signing of seven Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs) between Petroleum Sarawak Bhd (PETROS), China Jiangsu International Economic Technology Cooperation Group Ltd (CJI), and various industry players. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun

PETROS partners with CJI to advance Kuching Low-Carbon Hub

NANJING: Petroleum Sarawak Bhd (PETROS) together with China Jiangsu International Economic Technology Cooperation Group Ltd (CJI) will leverage global best practices and combine them with Sarawak’s unique strengths to advance the aspirations for Kuching Low-Carbon Hub (KLCH) PETROS Chairman, Tan Sri Datuk Amar Hamid Bugo, said the signing of the

Sarawak, Jiangsu strengthen relationship through shared development platforms

NANJING: The Sarawak Government and the Jiangsu Provincial Government share several common development platforms, further strengthening their longstanding bilateral relationship. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said the dialogue exchange held earlier today shed light on the shared interests between Sarawak and Jiangsu, particularly in training and