KUCHING: An outstanding invention by an Iban scientist from Sri Aman in the field of hydrogen energy has caught the attention of Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg. Recalling his recent visit to the Petroliam Nasional Berhad (Petronas) research centre, Abang Johari waxed lyrical about the Sarawakian
KUCHING: A projected investment injection of RM64 billion to achieve an economic growth rate of six to eight per cent a year is a conservative figure as far as the Premier is concerned. Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg reckons the state is in for a much higher
KUCHING: Capacity building programmes for skilled construction personnel and enhancements in the adoption of best construction practices are on the cards for Sarawak. This will be made possible through a collaboration between Sarawak Energy Berhad (Sarawak Energy) and Construction Industry Development Board (CIDB) Malaysia. A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on
KUCHING: A new form of assistance will be announced soon to help contractors in the state, said Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg. He said the initiative will be put into action following the rising cost of construction materials which has affected contractors in the state including
KUCHING: Petanque is gaining popularity among civil servants in the state. At the recent MAKSAK Sarawak Games 2022-Petanque, it attracted nearly 100 participants from various departments and agencies of the state and federal governments from all over Sarawak. “This has proven that the sport of petanque is now increasingly popular
KOTA SAMARAHAN: A local MP has hailed the government’s decision to host the Malaysia Day celebration in Melaka this year. It is a good decision to strengthen the spirit of unity according to the Malaysian Family concept, said Kota Samarahan MP Datuk Rubiah Wang. She pointed out that it would
SIBU: A new Sarawakku Sayang Special Assistance (BKSS) package to extend the discounts on electricity and water bills will be announced soon, says Datuk Seri Dr Sim Kui Hian. The deputy premier said the extension would continue the discounts offered under BKSS 8.0 which ended on June 30, in view
KOTA SAMARAHAN: Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu’s (PBB) Kota Samarahan parliamentary machinery is geared up to face the 15th General Election (GE15) which may be held soon. Its MP Datuk Rubiah Wang said although its date is not yet known, the general election is projected to be held as the present
KUCHING: The state government will speed up the strata titles for housing developers and homebuyers. This timely assurance came from Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abanag Johari Tun Openg who said he had requested the Land and Survey Department to issue strata titles right away after all required processes were
KUCHING: Mechanisation is a way out for the housing industry instead of being overly dependent on foreign workers, says Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg. “We have to use technology. For example, in the plantation sector, we cannot rely on foreign labourers alone. Assuming we rely on Indonesia,
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