Damming report calls for fair treatment of Penans
Malaysiakini
The national Human Rights Commission (Suhakam) has found serious flaws in the Sarawak government's plans to evict thousands of Penans to make way for the ongoing construction of the RM3 billion Murum Dam in the heart of Sarawak
TAIB LAUNCHES BOOK ON DEVELOPMENT OF KUCHING DIVISON
Bernama via Yahoo! Malaysia News
KUCHING, Nov 17 (Bernama) â- Sarawak Chief Minister Tan Sri Abdul Taib Mahmud today launched the Kuching Division Development Book at the New Building of the State Legislative Assembly, here today.
Novartis in Malaysia for biotech research
Business Times Malaysia
SWISS-BASED pharmaceutical company Novartis has signed an agreement with Sarawak Biodiversity Centre (SBC) and Malaysian Biotech Corporation (BiotechCorp) to explore bioactive compounds from natural resources. Novartis International AG's di...
Amendment to Auditor-General's Report to give balanced perspective to Sarawak's forestation
Sin Chew Jit Poh
KUCHING, Nov 16 (Bernama) -- The auditor-general's department has agreed to make the necessary amendments to the Auditor-General's Report of 2008 on the management of forests in Sarawak, said Second Minister of Planning and Resource Managem...
"WE ARE JUST DOING OUR JOB", SAYS SARAWAK SUHAKAM COMMISSIONER
Bernama via Yahoo! Malaysia News
KUCHING, Nov 15 (Bernama) -- Human Rights Commission of Malaysia (Suhakam) has dismissed the allegation that it is trying to masquerade as a Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO) as alleged by Sarawak Chief Minister Tan Sri Abdul Taib Mahmud.
PKR's Sivarasa loses bid to contest for Bar Council
The Sun
... interest to have the governing body, namely, the Bar Council, free of any political influence," said Justice Sri Ram who heard Sivarasa's appeal with Chief Judge of Sabah and Sarawak Tan Sri Richard Malanjum and Federal Court Judge Datu...
PRESS DIGEST - Malaysia - Nov 16
Reuters UK
Sarawak Hidro Sdn Bhd, the developer of the six billion ringgit Bakun hydroelectric project, is awaiting state approval to start filling up the reservoir next month, managing director Zulkifli Othman said. NEW STRAITS TIMES (www.nst.com.
STB TO FOCUS ON SEVEN STRATEGIES TO BOOST SARAWAK TORUISM
Bernama via Yahoo! Malaysia News
KUCHING, Nov 16 (Bernama) -- For 2010, the Sarawak Tourism Board (STB) will focus on seven strategies to boost the tourism industry in the state, said State Minister of Urban Development and Tourism, Datuk Sri Michael Manyin Jawong.
4WD adventure into interiors of Sarawak
Borneo Bulletin Weekend
The Darussalam Motorcycle Association (PEMODA) has announced a trip like no other, 'The Adventure to Central Ka'Lapang District in Sarawak,' which will see members travelling on four-wheels instead of two. According to PEMODA President Hj M...
Miri-KK Road Gets Federal Allocation Of RM513 Mln
BruDirect
In Sarawak, the affected areas are Mengkalap to Merapok (60km), Pandaruan to Tendungan (60km) and Sungai Tujuh to Miri (30km). He believed that the road would make travel convenient, save cost, and save time. Besides that, it would also hel...
China’s Hu Offers Malaysia Help With Eye on Resources (Update1)
Bloomberg
Malaysia will also work with Chinese companies to build a pulp and paper mill and aluminum smelter in Sarawak state, Najib said, without naming of the China businesses that will be involved in these projects. Second Bridge Export-Import Ban...
[[http://www.flickr.com/photos/21227234@N00/467913245/]]Sarawak is Malaysia's largest state. It has a population of about 2.5 million. The capital city, Kuching, has a population of just under 600,000. (Kuching translates from Malay as "cat.") Sarawak is ethnically diverse. About 29% of the population is Chinese (a diverse community in its own right); 21% is Malay. Ibans constitute the largest ethnic group at 30% of the population. Melanaus are considered to be the area's original inhabitants. There are at least 35 other ethnic minorities, many living a tribal lifestyle.Sarawak is an incredibly rich natural environment. Tourism is a major industry.
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