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). […]
A gateway to promoting Sarawak
BY LEONG Z-KEEN JAKARTA: A collaboration between the Centre of Studies, Art and Design, Architecture, Planning and Surveying (SSSPU) of Universiti Teknologi MARA Sarawak (UiTM) and Universitas Trisakti, Jakarta together with Sarawak Art Society (SAS) presented a programme titled ‘Mapping Sarawak to the World: International Arts Exchange and Exhibition’ recently. The programme was held at […]
Five teachers do Sarawak proud
MUKAH: Five teachers from Sarawak received awards in conjunction with the National Teachers Day celebration held in Kuantan recently. Third placing for the Authoritative Teacher Award (Authoritative Lecturer) went to Dr Chin Ngien Siong from the Institute of Teacher Education (IPGM) Batu Lintang Campus. Also in third place was Alvianna Thrazender Unjah from SK Long […]
SPM average grade point best ever in Sarawak
KUCHING: The state’s average grade point (GPN) for the Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM), at 4.92 points for the 2023 session, is the best since the examination was first held. State Education Director Datuk Dr. Azhar Ahmad said this is the first time the GPN has reached below 5 points. He stated that the previous year […]
5 pct fee on carbon traded in Sarawak
BY NURFARAHIN OKI A FIVE percent Forest Ecosystem Fee (FEF) will be imposed on carbon traded in Sarawak. Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Awang Tengah Ali Hasan said the FEF rate is competitive and affordable to encourage the participation of forest carbon project developers in Sarawak. “The government also levies an annual land tax for […]
Sarawak and PBB have late Taib to thank for, says Ibrahim Baki
GABUNGAN Parti Sarawak’s State Legislative Assembly (DUN) chief whip Datuk Ibrahim Baki described the late former head of state Tun Pehin Sri Abdul Taib Mahmud as a master political tactician. Reflecting on his experience as the Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) youth branch leader back in 1985, Ibrahim-Satok) said he has had the privilege to […]
Political stability crucial for Sarawak’s continued progress: Wan Junaidi
KUCHING: Political stability will continue to be Sarawak’s pillar for advancement and greater success in the future. Head of State Tun Pehin Sri Dr Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar said political stability being the cornerstone of Sarawak’s economic planning and development is crucial for the people to continue working together and being united to maintain political […]
Don’t waver in efforts to seek return of Sarawak rights: TYT
KUCHING: The Sarawak government has been urged to continue pressing for the return of the state’s eroded rights. Head of State Tun Pehin Sri Dr Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar said the restoration of Sarawak’s rights enshrined under the Malaysia Agreement 1963 (MA63) is a matter close to his heart. “Therefore, matters that are yet to […]
Abang Jo’s Sarawak envied by others
KUCHING: The policies and wisdom of Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg has led to Sarawak becoming an envy of the state’s political adversaries. In stressing this, Satok assemblyman Datuk Ibrahim Baki said the Premier has been able to transform Sarawak, guaranteeing its economic prosperity, ensuring the politics are stable and unite […]
Sarawak-UK partnership drives semiconductor innovation
KUCHING: Sarawak’s collaborations with the United Kingdom’s (UK’s) industry leaders in compound semiconductor development are poised to drive innovation. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said these collaborations will drive innovations to increase the capability of microchips in powering new technologies and applications. He noted the semiconductor landscape had recently undergone a […]
