Kemas plays important human capital role: Awang Tengah
KUCHING: The Community Development Department (Kemas) plays an important role in contributing to the development of the state, especially in the aspect of human capital. In stating this Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Awang Tengah Ali Hasan said Kemas is a pioneer in early childhood education in the country. “I am satisfied with the role of […]
Local entrepreneurs urged to embrace green financing
BY JACINTHA JOLENE & JAMES WONG KUCHING: Entrepreneurs in Sarawak are encouraged to utilize green financing facilities to support their initiatives in transitioning to sustainable business practices, according to Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Awang Tengah Ali Hasan. He emphasised the importance of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) as a crucial framework for small and medium […]
State Assembly passes Sarawak Ombudsman Bill, 2023
THE State Legislative Assembly unanimously passed the Sarawak Ombudsman Bill, 2023 on Monday, the first state to have such a law. The bill was earlier tabled by Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Awang Tengah Ali Hasan. When winding up the debates on the Bill, Awang Tengah assured Padungan assemblyman Chong Chieng Jen that the definition of […]
One-on-one MSME coaching pays dividends
KUCHING: Institut Keusahawanan Negara Berhad (INSKEN) celebrated a milestone with a RM509,000 increase in sales revenue recorded by Sarawak micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) entrepreneurs who underwent a specialised one-on-one coaching programme. During the graduation ceremony held here Friday night (Nov 10), Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Awang Tengah Ali Hasan highlighted that MSMEs are […]
Capitalise on investment growth, Awang Tengah urges MSMEs
KUCHING: Sarawak’s domestic direct investments (DDI) and foreign direct investments (FDI) have registered a drastic increase, with more than RM11 billion recorded as of last September. To this end, Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Awang Tengah Ali Hasan encouraged the micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in Sarawak to capitalise on the opportunities arising from these […]
Booths aim over RM1mil in sales
KUCHING: The Sarawak Kitchen and micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) booth sales held in conjunction with Sarawak Regatta 2023 at Kuching Waterfront here aims to raise more than RM1 million this year. Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Awang Tengah Ali Hasan revealed that the previous edition of the programme last year achieved remarkable sales of […]
Sarawak wants more funds for agriculture infrastructures
MIRI: With 2,680 hectares of land in Batang Lupar being developed for paddy cultivation project by the Federal Government, Sarawak is hoping for more funding for infrastructure development within the project site, said Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Awang Tengah Ali Hasan.“Apart from Batang Lupar, we have many other locations that are suitable for the paddy cultivation such […]
USD 5.2 Billion petrochemical and refinery project to transform Sarawak’s industrial landscape
KUCHING: In a significant development for Sarawak’s industrial sector, Beijing BECA Sci-Tech Co Ltd has reaffirmed its commitment to invest USD 5.2 billion in an integrated petrochemical and refinery project. Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Awang Tengah Ali Hasan, who is also the Minister of International Trade, Industry, and Investment (MINTRED), recently met Beijing BECA Sci-Tech […]
Malaysians urged to discern value of unity
KUCHING: Unity is key towards ensuring a progressive, peaceful and successful society, said Datuk Amar Awang Tengah Ali Hasan. In his message in conjunction with the National Day and Malaysia Day today, the Deputy Premier said that Malaysians should be proud because the country has a high value for unity. “This is because we have […]
Awang Tengah gives assurance on sports facilities
LIMBANG: The Sarawak government is committed to improving sports and recreation infrastructure in the Limbang and Lawas areas. Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Awang Tengah Ali Hasan said such infrastructure will be improved from time to time. “The government is building a swimming facility in Lawas and upgrading the pool in Limbang. “In addition, the government […]