Sarawak’s gross domestic product (GDP) increased by 6.5 per cent in 2022, with an economic value of RM140.2 billion, despite the global economic uncertainty in the post-COVID-19 era. With the return of domestic and international tourism, the services sector expanded by 9.6 per cent, led by utilities, transport, wholesale and
KUCHING: Sarawak is making remarkable progress in its fight against climate change and global warming compared to other states in the country and other countries in Southeast Asia. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg highlighted this achievement in his Sarawak Day 2023 message while discussing the Post-COVID-19
KUCHING: The Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) government is committed to ensuring equitable development and socioeconomic progress across Sarawak, benefitting all its citizens. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg highlighted social inclusivity as one of the three pillars guiding his administration’s vision to transform Sarawak into a developed
KUCHING: Sarawak is making remarkable progress compared to other states in the country and the Southeast Asian region. In his Sarawak Day 2023 message, Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg emphasised this achievement while discussing the Post-COVID-19 Development Strategy 2030 (PCDS 2030). The strategy, Premier said, aims
KUCHING: The Malaysia Agreement 1963 Implementation Action Council (MTPMA63) will set up a sub-committee to look into the proposed change in the status of Bintulu Port. Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas said the sub-committee will be chaired by Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Sabah, Sarawak Affairs and
KUCHING: The Sarawak government now has full authority to approve and issue deep-sea fishing permits and licences. Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas said this was agreed during the Malaysia Agreement 1963 (MA63) Technical Committee Meeting on July 18. “It has been agreed to empower Sarawak (Director of Marine
KUCHING: The Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) government will continuing adopting initiatives that will ensure Sarawak keeps abreast of current world developments. Progressive Democratic Party (PDP) president Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing said among the efforts were the passing of the Land Code (Amendment) Bill 2022 in the State Legislative Assembly
KUCHING: In the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic, it is crucial for Miri to establish its own tourism development authority to boost its tourism sector, especially in the post-pandemic era. Malaysian Association of Hotels (MAH) Sarawak Chapter chairman John Teo pointed out that a significant portion of foreign tourists visiting
KUCHING: DAP is offering cash rewards for students in Stampin and Bandar Kuching who have obtained excellent results in their Malaysian Higher School Certificate (STPM) 2022/2023 examinations. Sarawak DAP chairman Chong Chieng Jen said those who scored a CGPA of 3.9 and above would be received RM1,000 cash, followed by
KUCHING: The 21st International Congress for Tropical Medicine and Malaria (ICTMM) in 2024 will be held here for the first time. ICTMM 2024 is projected to bring a total economic impact of RM24.6mil to the region, and Business Events Sarawak (BE Sarawak) CEO Amelia Roziman stated that RM13.4mil would come
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