KUCHING: Sarawak will move forward with the development of a hydrogen economy, including its use as fuel for public transport, says Tan Sri Abang Johari Openg. The Sarawak Premier said the hydrogen roadmap was part of development plans for the future up to 2050. "Some people say we should be cautious about hydrogen due to its high...
KUCHING: Sarawak will potentially supply power to Sabah and Brunei once a 500MW combined cycle gas turbine (CCGT) facility is completed in Miri by 2027, says Tan Sri Abang Johari Openg. The Premier said Sarawak already had an agreement with Sabah to supply 50MW of power, but the neighbouring state had requested an increase to 100MW. "We...
KUCHING: Sarawak has completed the takeover of MASwings Sdn Bhd, paving the way for the state to have its own airline, revealed Tan Sri Abang Johari Openg. "MASwings beres (MASwings is settled). This means we have taken over MASwings," the Premier said on Monday (Jan 13). He told reporters this after giving a special address in conjunction...
KUCHING: State civil servants in Sarawak will receive a two-month bonus this year, says Premier Tan Sri Abang Johari Openg. He said the bonus would be paid next month in recognition of the civil service's contributions and commitment. Additionally, he announced a bonus of RM700 for federal civil servants in Sarawak, to be paid in the first...
KUCHING: Sarawak is seeking financial assistance from the Federal Government for rice irrigation in the Stumbin, Lingga, and Tanjung Bijat areas, says Tan Sri Abang Johari Openg. The Premier said about RM1bil was needed to irrigate 10,000 hectares of rice production, which Sarawak was developing in the area. He said the state government was ready to match...
KUCHING: Sarawak is moving forward in pursuing green energy with the launch of an electrolyser assembly and distribution facility, which will boost hydrogen production, says Premier Tan Sri Abang Johari Openg. He said the facility would produce electrolysers to facilitate the conversion of water molecules into hydrogen. "This is a game changer in the process of producing...
