Author: Sarah Hafizah Chandra

No need for Sarawak to beg

KUCHING: There is no need for Sarawak to be  begging as things are moving quite well for the state, said Datuk Abdul Rahman Karim Hamzah. The Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) vice president was commenting on Democratic Action Party (DAP) Sarawak chief Chong Chieng Jen’s recent claim that Gabungan Parti

Help promote Sarawak, locals urged

KUCHING: Sarawakians have been urged to become ambassadors in promoting and boosting state tourism. Sarawak Tourism, Arts and Culture Minister Datuk Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah said the Covid-19 pandemic had given Sarawakians the opportunity to explore their own backyards. Having said this, Abdul Karim noted that the Sia Sitok Sarawak

MPOC, MSPO certification to increase global competitiveness

KUCHING: The Malaysian Palm Oil Board (MPOB) is funding promotional activities on the Malaysian Palm Oil Council (MPOC) and Malaysian Sustainable Palm Oil (MSPO) certification, says Datuk Willie Mongin. The Deputy Plantation Industries and Commodities Minister said MPOC and MSPO certification by smallholders and millers would increase global competitiveness as

RM50 mln spent on palm oil R&D projects in Sarawak

KUCHING: The Malaysian Palm Oil Board (MPOB) has spent approximately RM50 million on various research and development (R&D) projects in Sarawak. Deputy Minister of Plantation Industries and Commodities Datuk Willie Mongin said the R&D projects were implemented to enhance the development of the palm oil industry in the state. He

Sarawak has 1.59 million hectares of oil palm plantations

KUCHING: Sarawak has a large acreage of oil palm plantations which is expected to contribute significantly to the state’s socio-economic progress in the future, said Datuk Willie Mongin. The Deputy Minister of Plantation Industries and Commodities revealed that Sarawak had 1.59 million hectares of oil palm plantations or 27.3 percent

I am not a competitor: Bersatu MP

KUCHING: Plantations and Commodities Deputy Minister Datuk Willie Mongin said on Monday he could work with any state leaders and that he was not their competitor. “I am here to complement and work together with the Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) state ruling coalition for the people,” said the Bersatu MP.

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New cluster detected in Simanggang district

KUCHING: The State Health Department has identified a new cluster in Simanggang district — Taman Vistagro cluster which consists of Taman Vistagro. Sarawak Disaster Management Committee (SDMC) in a statement on Monday (Mar 29) said the index case is case 14,911, a local 62-year-old man who was detected through screening

Serba Dinamik joining New Space Economy programme

KOTA SAMARAHAN:  Serba Dinamik Group Berhad is exploring space industry to provide internet connectivity in the rural areas. Head of Operations at Serba Dinamik Sdn Bhd Kuching Branch, Muliawadi Imran told that the group was joining the New Space Economy programme through collaboration with Agensi Angkasa Malaysia (MYSA) and SWISSto12

D-Virtual Park can attract domestic tourists

KOTA SAMARAHAN: The D-Virtual Park here has the potential to attract domestic tourists, said Muliawadi Imran.   The Head of Operations at Serba Dinamik Sdn Bhd Kuching Branch pointed out that the RM13 million virtual reality theme park had Malaysia’s first rotating globe.  “It is often asked why the virtual

State mosque welfare board colours launched

KUCHING: The Sarawak State Mosque Welfare Trust Board’s (LAKMNS) achieved its dream of having its own identity with the launching of the agency’s official flag and colours (bendara dan panji-panji). LAKMNS chief executive officer Datuk Abang Wahap Abang Julai said the flag and colours will be used during the board’s