October forum on drug trends and challenges in Sarawak
KUCHING: A forum will be held here next month to address drug-related challenges in the region. It is being put together by the Narcotics Criminal Investigation Department in collaboration with the Sarawak government The initiative was revealed on Wednesday (Sept 18) during a courtesy visit by the department’s Bukit Aman deputy director, SAC Mat Zani […]
China-listed company eyes Sarawak for expansion
KUCHING: Kibing Group, a China-listed company specialising in glass manufacturing and solutions, is considering Sarawak as a potential site for its strategic expansion into solar glass manufacturing for solar panels. Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Awang Tengah Ali Hasan, who also serves as the Minister for International Trade, Industry, and Investment (MINTRED), met with Kibing Group […]
Hockey: Sarawak lose 1-6 against Malacca
KUCHING: The Sarawak women’s hockey team lost to Malacca in a group A preliminary round match. In the first half, the women’s hockey team fiercely challenged Malacca with relentless attacks and solid defence, pushing the competition to its limits. However, when in the second half, Sarawak somehow lost their pace, and they eventually lost 1-6. […]
Sarawak defeats Sabah 3-2
SIBU: Sarawak claimed victory in its first badminton match of the group stage after defeating Sabah 3-2 in their encounter at the Indoor Stadium here on Saturday. They started in Group A strongly with its women’s singles player, Wong Ling Ching, defeating Sabah’s Cassey Rynn Rompog in straight sets, winning both sets 21-9. Meanwhile, in […]
Sarawak’s position, vision for future
ALMOST two weeks ago, Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg was invited as a guest star for the special Sarawak Day episode of the Keluar Sekejap (KS) Podcast. This popular podcast is hosted by former Health Minister Khairy Jamaluddin, who also serves as the chief curator and podcaster. The show, which has […]
South Korea keen to collaborate with Sarawak for SMEs development
SOUTH KOREA: Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Awang Tengah Ali Hasan together with his delegation team has recently made a visit to the Korea Technology and Information Promotion Agency (TIPA) for Small Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in Seoul, South Korea. The objective if the visit was to explore potential collaborations that could significantly benefit the development of […]
Sarawak not becoming own country says Premier
KUCHING: There is no two ways about it, Sarawak remains within Malaysia says Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg. Refuting claims that Sarawak is looking to position itself as a country within another country, the Premier said Sarawak is simply looking to drive Malaysia’s economy. “Our anthem is very clear that Sarawak […]
Sarawak, Sabah want tourism in concurrent list
KUCHING: Sarawak and Sabah agreed that the portfolio of tourism should be placed under the concurrent list during their meeting with the federal government a month ago. In disclosing this, Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts Minister Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah said tourism should be taken seriously by both the federal and state […]
Sarawak divers aim for success at upcoming Sukma
KUCHING: Sarawak’s divers are ready to repeat their success at the coming Malaysia Games (Sukma) in front of their home fans at the Pandelela Rinong Aquatic Centre. With a relatively young squad, and even without their Olympic-bound diver Bertrand Rhodict, they still pack too much power to repeat their success and are likely to dominate […]
Sarawak committed to sustainable development of mining sector
KUCHING: Sarawak is committed to developing the mining sector sustainably to accelerate socio-economic development in line with the Post-Covid-19 Development Strategy (PCDS) 2030. Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Awang Tengah Ali Hasan reiterated the commitment during a visit to the Bradshaw Research Institute for Minerals and Mining (BRIMM), British Columbia University in Vancouver yesterday (June 6). […]
