Author: Fasiha Khushiri

RM40mil allocated for industrial and entrepreneurial development

A total of RM40 million has been allocated next year to develop 14 industrial estates in Sarawak, including Kuching High-Tech Park as an expansion for Sama Jaya Free Industrial Zone. Deputy Premier, and Minister for International Trade, Industry and Investment, Datuk Amar Awang Tengah Ali Hasan said this park will

Sarawak allocates RM38bil under 12MP to bridge infrastructure gaps

SARAWAK, with its vast geographical landscape, requires substantial investments particularly for funding of its public infrastructure and utilities to ensure it achieves balanced development across urban and rural areas. Deputy Premier, and Second Finance and New Economy Minister, Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas said during the 12th Malaysia Plan’s (12MP)

Julau awaits progress on petrol station applications

THE State Planning Authority (SPA) has received three applications for the development of petrol stations in Julau. Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Awang Tengah Ali Hasan said that one application was approved by the SPA on November 24, 2023, but the Provisional Approval has since expired. “The applicant failed to submit

Over 8,900 MSMEs benefit from financial aid schemes

MORE than 8,900 Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in the state have benefitted from various financial assistance schemes totalling RM193 million as of Oct this year. Deputy Premier and Minister of International Trade, Industry, and Investment Datuk Amar Awang Tengah Ali Hasan said, thus, his Ministry will continue to

564 houses ready under Urban Renewal Project

FOUR Urban Renewal Project schemes have been implemented in phases, with the Darul Hana Development Project Phases 1 and 2 achieving significant progress. Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Awang Tengah Ali Hasan said as of Oct 31, 564 houses have been fully completed under the project, with 557 houses already allocated

1,100 youths empowered through entrepreneurial and development programmes

THE Ministry of Youth, Sports and Entrepreneur Development has engaged a total of 1,100 participants across various youth nurturing and empowering programmes in the state this year. Minister Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah said empowering youth entrepreneurship in Sarawak requires collaborations with the private sector, investors, banks, business associations

Committee to boost sports facilities and athlete development

THE Ministry of Youth, Sports and Entrepreneur Development is committed to forming a dedicated committee comprising athletes, sports experts and consultants with specialised expertise aligned to the needs of our sports facilities. Minister Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah said the committee will undertake research to identify key areas for

We stand firm on sovereignty and autonomy, reiterates Abdul Karim

SARAWAK remains resolute in safeguarding its sovereignty and autonomy, prioritizing the protection of its people’s rights, welfare, and security through stringent monitoring and enforcement of its laws. Minister of Tourism, Creative Arts, and Performing Arts Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah stressed the critical need for continuous scrutiny of individuals

57 homestay clusters set up so far by Abdul Karim’s ministry

THE Tourism, Creative Industry, and Performing Arts (MTCP) is nearing its target of establishing 60 homestay clusters under the Post-Covid-19 Development Strategy (PCDS) 2030. Its minister Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah said to date, the ministry has established 57 homestay clusters. “These homestay clusters not only offer tourists an

Ministry targets full implementation of Maritime Single Window by 2025

THE Ministry of Transport is working towards the full implementation of the Maritime Single Window (MSW) system, aiming to have it fully operational in all Sarawak and Sabah ports by the first quarter of 2025. Minister Datuk Seri Lee Kim Shin said the initiative is done in collaboration with the