Doors open to non-Sarawakian healthcare professionals
By Jacintha Jolene & Nura Valentiana KUCHING: The Sarawak government welcomes non-Sarawakian healthcare professionals to work under the five-year permit – as long as they meet the necessary requirements of the relevant regulatory bodies. “When you come over here (Sarawak), you are given a work permit for five years. “You don’t have to apply every […]
Envisioning a New Sarawak
Leadership is the capacity to translate vision into reality. – Warren Bennis, American author and scholar Re-energising and uplifting a nation can be challenging, even at the best of times. This is especially true after the COVID-19 pandemic devastated peoples, communities and economies globally. Those of us reading this are fortunate to have survived and […]
GE15: Completely back GPS’s candidacy for Igan seat
DARO: The people has been urged to support the candidate fielded by Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) for the Igan parliamentary seat in the 15th General Election (GE15) with all of their might. However, Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg withheld the candidates’ names. “Give your greatest support to the GPS candidate, who […]
Sarawak has a clear direction to prepare youth to become future leaders, says Abang Johari
KUCHING: Sarawak has outlined a clear direction for the state to prepare the youth to take the lead and for the future, says Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg. He said the state has introduced the Post COVID-19 Development Strategy (PCDS) 2030 which, among them, emphasises on talent development. “Sarawak owned five […]
Premier: Four gas hubs to be created in Miri, Bintulu, Samalaju and Kuching
KUCHING: Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg disclosed that Petroleum Sarawak Berhad (PETROS) is targeting to create four gas hubs in Miri, Bintulu, Samalaju and Kuching. Through these hubs, he said it will serve the whole of Sarawak through the ‘Hub and Spoke’ model which will deliver statewide access to sufficient and […]
Sarawak Government to consider provision of first-of-its-kind state-funded part-time studies scholarship
KUALA LUMPUR: The Sarawak Government will look into the feasibility of providing scholarships to Sarawakians who are undergoing part-time studies. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said there is no such arrangement made by the state government yet so far. “But, we will see and we will consider accordingly based on the […]
Ministry’s name change to spur interest in agriculture says Dr Rundi
KUCHING: The recent name change to the Ministry of Food Industry, Commodity and Regional Development was to spur interests in agriculture among Sarawakians. Minister Datuk Seri Dr Stephen Rundi Utom pointed out the ministry’s previous name was confined to agriculture thus food industry and commodity are rarely associated. He also said Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan […]
Use data to create new, better methods to fight COVID-19
KUCHING: The use of data to develop new and improved strategies to curb the COVID-19 outbreak is important, said Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg. According to him, the Post COVID-19 Development Strategy (PCDS) 2030 plan would inspire society to advance through data and innovation. “This initiative will create a sustainable economy, […]
Sarawak has “big hopes” for Budget 2023, says Abang Johari
KUCHING: Sarawak is hoping to hear good news from the announcement of the 2023 National Budget. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said the state looks forward to the parcel of the allocation of Budget being allocated to Sarawak. “We hope to receive some assistance from the federal government to be given […]
Pat on the back for KKB Engineering for assisting in Sarawak’s development
KUCHING: KKB Engineering Berhad involvement in oil and gas engineering and construction, steel fabrication and other services for the last 60 years has managed to help in developing Sarawak. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said, he saw the potential of KKB since 35 years ago when he was the Minister of […]
