CM mulls digital banking if state can obtain licence KUCHING: Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg has expressed interest in setting up digital banking in Sarawak. However, he said a licence has to be obtained first. “We already have our own e-wallet and digital retailing, so we see
KUCHING: The Kuching Chinese General Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCGCCI) has established the KCGC Innovation Hub, an innovative environment and sharing space for young entrepreneurs. KCGCCI president Datuk Tan Jit Kee said the main challenge now was to attract youths to join them here, to allow successful and experienced
SAMARAHAN: When it comes to seeking business opportunities in Sarawak, investors have been advised to look at areas emphasised by the state government. “The state budget is biased towards rural development. That is where our wealth is — rural areas,” advised Sarawak Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI) president Datuk
BELT AND ROAD INITIATIVE SAMARAHAN: Sarawak will benefit if it taps into new markets that emerge as a result of the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) launched by the Chinese government, said Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg. Through the initiative, he added that there would be improved
SAMARAHAN: The two-day 1st International Conference on Belt and Road (ICBR) 2020 which began yesterday saw an attendance close to 200 participants from about eight countries, including China, Brunei, Singapore, the Philippines, and Thailand. Universiti Teknologi Mara (UiTM) Sarawak Rector Professor Datuk Dr Jamil Hamali revealed that the conference had
The interest and welfare of non-Islamic houses of worship and religious organisations are not being neglected as far as Sarawak is concerned. It has even set up a special body to cater to their needs called Unit For Other Religions (UNIFOR). Currently, Sarawak is the only state in Malaysia to
With an extensive coastline stretching approximately 800 kilometres, there is a distinct need for Sarawak to protect its coastal areas and marine resources from external threats and encroachment. Last year, Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg announced that the state government would establish its very own coastal area
These days, electricity has become a basic necessity in daily life, but Sarawak’s immense landmass and unique geographical terrain make complete electricity coverage state-wide a challenge. Nevertheless, the state government is determined to rise to the challenge and provide for its people, targeting 100 per cent electricity coverage by 2025.
LAND TRANSACTIONS KUCHING: The Land and Survey Department (JTS) Sarawak aims to provide same day registration for land transactions and issuance of titles by middle of this year. Its director Abdullah Julaihi said the department has already been implementing the initiative at its head office and hoped that it would
The acquisition of the Bakun hydroelectric plant (HEP) from the federal government was made with Sarawak’s long-term future in mind. When Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg announced the acquisition agreement in March 2017, he remarked that with the power, the state could venture into the digital economy.
