KUCHING: With the state government’s progressive economic policy, the number of successful business entrepreneurs and professionals within the Orang Ulu community has been steadily growing over the years, says State Legislative Assembly (DUN) Deputy Speaker Datuk Gerawat Gala. He said the state government’s economic policy had created more business opportunities
KUCHING: The latest business chamber in Sarawak — the Orang Ulu Chamber of Commerce and Industry (OUCCI) — has been officially launched by Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg at The Waterfront Hotel here today. The establishment of OUCCI was among the resolutions of the Orang Ulu Cultural
MERADONG: Four organisations in Meradong have received a total allocation of RM15,000 from Semop assemblyman Abdullah Saidol’s minor rural project (MRP) funds. According to a report by the Sarawak Public Communications Unit (Ukas), the allocation was personally distributed by the Assistant Minister under the Chief Minister’s Department (Corporate Affairs and
KUCHING: Residents of Samarahan district who have not received their Covid-19 vaccination are encouraged to head directly to the Dewan Suarah Samarahan vaccination centre (PPV) as a walk-in over the next two weeks starting July 23. According to information shared by the Sarawak Public Communications Unit (Ukas), these residents are
BINTANGOR: A group of 50 senior citizens, poor and persons with disabilities (OKU) received contributions in the form of food essentials under the Sarawak Public Communications Unit (Ukas) ziarah programme, which is currently touring Meradong constituency to help the needy there. Meradong assemblyman Datuk Ding Kuong Hiing officiated at the
KUCHING: Bintulu MP Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing has emphasised that the oil and gas (O&G) sector must ensure that all employees are vaccinated, cautioning that allowing outbreaks to occur will be met with strict action. “It is known for some time now that O&G employees have repeatedly been a
KOTA SAMARAHAN: Officers at the Dewan Suarah Samarahan vaccination centre (PPV) have received contributions in the form of agricultural produce in conjunction with the Peladang Prihatin Sarawak programme. According to a report by the Sarawak Public Communications Unit (Ukas), Muara Tuang assemblyman Datuk Idris Buang officiated at the symbolic handing
KUCHING: Some 120 packs of fresh farm produce were delivered to frontliners at Sarawak General Hospital (SGH) vaccination centre (PPV) under the Peladang Prihatin Sarawak programme. These were contributed by the Department of Agriculture (DoA) Kuching Division and the Farmers’ Organisations of Kuching, Bau, and Sri Gading. Local Government and
KUCHING: Among the significant problems with regard to education matters in the nation is the quality of teachers at the primary, secondary, and tertiary levels. In saying this, Prof Dr James Chin of the Asia Institute, University of Tasmania in Australia pointed out that Malaysia actually had very good primary
KUCHING: In terms of the economy, Malaysia will still face three major unresolved issues in the coming years, namely the middle income trap, income inequality, and brain drain. Prof Dr James Chin of the Asia Institute, University of Tasmania in Australia said the issue of the middle income trap (MIT)
