SayD’SignersSarawak programme underlines govt’s commitment to producing furniture designers
KUCHING: The implementation of furniture design training at the Bandung Institute of Technology (ITB) for the participants of the Sarawak Young Designers Programme (SayD’SignersSarawak) proves the Sarawak government’s commitment in helping young people develop their talents, especially in the field of furniture design. According to Sarawak Public Communications Unit (Ukas), the Consul-General of the Republic […]
Co-ops can help improve lot of the people
KUCHING: The government is committed to empowering the cooperative sector to improve the socioeconomic status of the community. Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Awang Tengah Ali Hasan said cooperatives are on the right track for community developmentin Sarawak. “Furthermore, it will realise the government’s target to improve the socioeconomic position of the community in an inclusive […]
No restriction on cement production, distribution in Sarawak
THERE is no restriction on cement production and distribution in Sarawak, says Minister for International Trade, Industry and Investment, Datuk Amar Awang Tengah Ali Hasan. The Deputy Premier noted that any local company can buy cement from any part of Malaysia. “If they are to import from foreign countries, they are permitted to do so […]
Awang Tengah reiterates Sarawak’s commitment to Greening Malaysia
SARAWAK remains committed to planting 35 million trees in line with the Greening Malaysia Programme to plant 100 million trees by 2025. Second Minister for Natural Resources and Urban Development, Datuk Amar Awang Tengah Ali Hasan said this when delivering his ministerial winding-up speech at the Sarawak Legislative Assembly (DUN) on Today (Dec 1). He […]
Total external trade sees 1.5-fold increase to RM141.2bil
THE total external trade from January to August 2022 saw a 1.5-fold increase from RM91.1bil in 2021 to RM141.2bil in 2022, says Datuk Amar Awang Tengah Ali Hasan. The Minister for International Trade and Investment said both export and import increased by double digits at 61.1 per cent and 38.6 per cent respectively. “Strong commodity […]
Timber export goes up in Q3 2022
THE performance of Sarawak’s timber industry for the third quarter of 2022 showed an increase in export value of 4.5 per cent to RM3.05bil compared to RM2.92bil in the same period in 2021. Second Minister for Natural Resources and Urban Development, Datuk Amar Awang Tengah Ali Hasan said Japan remained the main importer of Sarawak […]
Proposed plan for Selangau new township awaits nod
The draft plan proposal for the Selangau New Township will be presented to the State Planning Unit (SPU) for approval in the near future. Second Minister of Natural Resources and Urban Development Datuk Amar Awang Tengah Ali Hasan said the ministry has conducted a review of the proposed plan which was approved by the SPU. […]
Recruitment to Sarawak civil service based on merit
The recruitment and selection system to the Sarawak civil service, which is based on merit, has been used to ensure the appointment of staff is based on qualification, ability and competence regardless of quota, race and background. Second Minister of Natural Resources and Urban Development Datuk Amar Awang Tengah Ali Hasan said the system selection, […]
18 villages and two schools to get clean, treated water
KUCHING: Eighteen villages and two schools will enjoy clean, treated water once the new pipelines from Bawang Ubor to Pangkalan Jawa junction to Rh Jubang junction are extended. The project was kicked off on Today (Nov 16) by Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Awang Tengah Ali Hasan. “Once the extension work is done, more than 3,500 […]
93 villagers get titles to land
MIRI: A total 93 landowners from Kampung Sebalik Tiris, Sibuti and Beraya settlement received titles to a total of 113.39 hectares of land on Saturday. Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Awang Tengah Ali Hasan who graced the ceremony at Dewan Masyarakat Bekenu said the Sarawak government will continue to survey and issue land titles to native […]