Author: Sarah Hafizah Chandra

Cypark relishes opportunity to work with Sarawak

KUCHING: A leading player in the renewable energy sector has commended the Sarawak government for its environmental sustainability initiatives. The praise comes from Cypark Resources Berhad, the nation’s pioneering developer and provider in integrated renewable energy, construction and engineering, green technology and environmental services as well as waste management and

Sovereign wealth fund details out soon: Abang Johari

KUCHING: Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg will soon announce the details of Sarawak’s sovereign wealth fund. He said the fund will be launched next year and Sarawak is the only state to have such a savings initiative for the future generations. “Besides the federal’s Khazanah Nasional

Abang Jo urges UKAS to provide info effectively

KUCHING:  The Sarawak Public Communication Unit (UKAS) must play its role as an effective disseminator of state government’s policies and initiatives to the public. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said UKAS should provide accurate facts to the people. Referring to Sarawak recently being recognised as a

Sarawak govt hopes to complete takeovers by yearend

KUCHING: The state government hopes to complete the take-over of three entities from the federal government by the end of the year, Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said. While naming two of the entities which he had announced previously he chose to keep mum on the

S-MM2H participants can now work in certain sectors

KUCHING: Successful applicants of the Sarawak Malaysia My Second Home (S-MM2H) programme are now permitted to apply for work in certain sectors in the state. Minister of Tourism, Creative Industry, and Performing Arts Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah said applicants can work in professions that will benefit the state

Benefits of hiking

“Everyone wants to live on top of the mountain, but all the happiness and growth occurs while you are climbing it.” – American radio and television writer, Andy Rooney. LAST Saturday, I went on a hiking trip to Bung Jagoi in Bau for a work assignment, and it was my

Bung Jagoi gets allocation of RM3.2 mln to upgrade facilities

BAU: The Greater Kuching Coordinated Development Agency (GKCDA) has allocated RM3.2 million to upgrade the facilities at Bung Jagoi here for convenience and comfort of visitors. Tasik Biru assemblyman Datuk Henry Harry Jinep said upgrading of access routes to the mountain and connection of 24-hour electricity supply are among the

Bung Jagoi run celebrates Bidayuh heritage

BAU: A total of 46 primary and secondary students participated in the Jagoithon Bung Jagoi on Saturday (July 29). The event organised in conjunction with the Bung Jagoi Day celebration saw participants arriving as early as 7am at Bung Jagoi visitor information centre. Standing at just 1,600 feet above sea

Business and education benefit from S-MM2H programme

Every parent wants the best for their children, especially when it comes to education as knowledge is wealth. Prior to their move to Sarawak, parents under the Sarawak Malaysia My Second Home (S-MM2H) programme would search for an education institution that could provide a comprehensive learning environment to their young

Decorated boats parade expected to draw big crowds

KUCHING: The decorated boats parade in conjunction with the 60th Anniversary of Sarawak Independence at the Kuching Waterfront here is expected to be witnessed by thousands of spectators tomorrow evening (July 29). Deputy Minister of Transport Datuk Henry Harry Jinep said this was based on the encouraging response by the