Ministry discusses pact with state govt
KUCHING: A Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) has been discussed during an engagement session between the Sarawak government and Ministry of International Trade and Industry (MITI). The latter’s secretary-general Datuk Lokman Hakim Ali yesterday paid Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg a courtesy call. Several topics were highlighted, according […]
Sarawak inks MoU with Swinburne on hydrogen economy
KUCHING: The State government has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Swinburne University of Technology to explore the hydrogen economy. The MoU was signed by the President of Swinburne University, Professor Pascale Quester and Director of Economic Planning Unit Sarawak, Datu Dr Muhammad Abdullah Zaidel in Hawthorn, Melbourne. The signing was witnessed by Deputy […]
Putrajaya to discuss special grant review with Sarawak
KUCHING: The Finance Ministry will soon hold a discussion with the Sarawak government to review the allocation of the special grant under Article 112D of the Federal Constitution (FC). The Sarawak Public Communication Unit (UKAS) reported on Thursday (March 10) that Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Sabah and Sarawak Affairs) Datuk Seri Panglima Dr […]
Minister assures Sarawak M-League clubs of backing
KUCHING: The Sarawak government will provide any form of assistance to two state-based football clubs competing in the M-League. Youth, Sports and Entrepreneur Development Minister Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah said both Sarawak United Football Club (SUFC) and Kuching City Football Club (KCFC) were in the top-tier Super League and second-tier Premier League respectively. […]
State’s wildlife conservation assured
KUCHING: The Sarawak government will continue to safeguard fully protected areas in an effort to conserve the state’s wildlife. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said that Sarawak said these include national parks, wildlife sanctuaries and natural reserves. “It is through such efforts that we can find many wildlife such as Orang […]
Sarawak to set up i-CATS University in Telaga Air
KUCHING: The Sarawak government will soon set up International College of Advanced Technology Sarawak (i-CATS University) near Kampung Trombol in Telaga Air. According to Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg, the setting up is in line with its efforts to produce a knowledgeable ummah or society in the state. He said […]
Sarawak wants to collaborate with Australia in biopharmaceutical R&D
KUCHING: The Sarawak government has invited Australia to collaborate in the fields of biopharmaceutical research and development (R&D), education, tourism, and agriculture. Deputy Chief Minister Datuk Amar Awang Tengah Ali Hasan said currently the volume of trade between Sarawak and Australia was still small and there was still a lot of room to be explored […]
Banking on hydrogen to propel Sarawak to new heights
KUCHING: The Sarawak Government hopes to see Sarawak in the forefront of the new hydrogen economy since the state government’s foray into hydrogen-related development through technology is already seeing positive results, Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said. “People were sceptical when we started hydrogen development, but as you know today, […]
A Bumiputera Commercial Hub in Miri
KUCHING: The Sarawak government is committed to support independent entrepreneurs to run and expand their businesses in the digital era. Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said the government would continue to support entrepreneurs, especially those who have their own initiatives and are able to contribute to the state’s economic growth. […]
Developed Sarawak a reality with close UNIMAS, state gov’t ties
KUCHING: The Sarawak Government will maintain good relations with Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (UNIMAS) in an effort to make Sarawak a developed state by 2030 a reality. Deputy Chief Minister and Pro Chancellor of UNIMAS Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas stressed that both parties are determined and consistent in their respective responsibilities with various implementations, strategic […]