Enhancing social protection
SEVERAL initiatives will be taken to further enhance social protection and services under the 2024 State Budget. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said that among them is a RM3 million allocation of One-Stop Early Intervention Centre (OSEIC) Sarawak programme, most notably in OSEIC Metrocity, Matang and Kompleks Kebajikan Dalat and for […]
Upholds inclusivity for all communities
KUCHING: The Sarawak government reaffirms its commitment to supporting all people regardless of race, religion, and background. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said that this social inclusion is in line with the Post-COVID-19 Development Strategy (PCDS) 2030. “The development and progress we are making will be experienced by every Sarawakian, without […]
Expert from China may assist Sarawak in hybrid paddy cultivation, says Premier
KUCHING: Hybrid paddy seed experts from Wuhan, China, may extend assistance to Sarawak for its paddy cultivation project following the success of a pilot project in Lubok Punggor, Gedong. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said the pilot project covering a one-hectare site yielded an impressive eight tonnes of harvest from the […]
Premier gets updates on ART
KUCHING: Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg received two courtesy visits at his office in Wisma Bapa Malaysia here, today (Oct 16).The first courtesy visit was from a delegation of Morrow Architects & Planners Pte Ltd, led by their chairman Dr Liu Thai-Ker.Liu said the purpose of the visit was to provide […]
Media gathers for SAREF 3.0 briefing in Kuching
KUCHING: Over 40 local and international media professionals gathered at The Waterfront Hotel poolside to attend the Sustainability & Renewable Energy Forum (SAREF) 3.0 media briefing tonight (Sept 5). The media briefing was conducted by Sarawak Energy Berhad (SEB) Media & Issues Management, Corporate Communication Department Senior Executive II Joseph Kaos Jr. SAREF is a […]
AI to help palm oil tackle labour gap
KUCHING: Swinburne University is working with private companies to explore how Artificial Intelligence (AI) can help solve the labour shortage in the palm oil sector. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said that there’s a long-standing issue of not having enough workers, especially for harvesting. “Both Swinburne University and our private companies […]