The signs of prosperity are evident over the last 49 years of Independence. Sarawak’s road network transformation has been phenomenal. From merely 1,709 km of roads mainly in major towns in 1963, it has fanned out to more than 21,000 km state-wide presently. Roads network in major towns and cities are continuously upgraded while new … Continue reading
Posted in June 2012 …
Sarawak forges ahead in sustainable development
Sarawak’s abundant rainfall and natural landscape is blended into its greatest asset, the state’s renewable energy resource. The 100-megawatt Batang Ai hydro dam is the first in the state to harness the potential. Sarawak possesses great hydropower potential, estimated at 20,000 megawatt. The Bakun hydro dam in Belaga, deep in the interior of Sarawak, has … Continue reading
Sarawak makes continuous research to conserve nature
Serious conservation efforts in Sarawak is reflected in the wide ranging protection network of 18 national parks, four wild life sanctuaries and five nature reserves spanning over half a million hectares making it the most extensive protected network in Malaysia. Sarawak Forestry’s Applied Forest Science and Industry Development undertake continuous research and development to meet … Continue reading
Development road map incorporates socio-cultural, environmental conservation
Sarawak is blessed with a diverse wealth of biological resources in its vast forests, the wonders of biodiversity. In this respect, the biodiversity centre leads the knowledge based development of herbal therapies for health care and pharmaceutical drugs. The discoveries will provide a channel for bio-products and bio-industry to jump-start and generate future economical returns … Continue reading
Sarawak Civil Service set bar for excellent service
Transforming Sarawak into the richest state by 2030 requires a long haul multi-pronged strategy. The nexus of Sarawak strategic thrusts is developing a first-class public service. Subscribing to the underlying philosophy “An Honor To Serve”, the vision of Sarawak Civil Service is to be a benchmark of world class service. Widely recognized as setting the … Continue reading
Sarawak has diverse offerings of nature
Few places on earth can be as exciting and diverse in their offering of nature as is Sarawak, Malaysia’s largest state. Occupying a biologically and geologically very rich portion of northwest Borneo, Sarawak is undoubtedly one of the world’s great places for species, wilderness and landscapes. Sarawak boasts an immensely impressive range of wildlife and … Continue reading
Sarawak conjures enthralling images
Sarawak stands appealing and comfortable on the back of Borneo Island and conjures a mixture of exciting and enthralling images and anecdotes. It comprises about 38% of the total land mass of Malaysia as the largest state of the nation. It is endowed with abundant natural resources and a colorful history. Sarawak was established between … Continue reading
Sarawak the land of hornbills
Sarawak is the largest of Malaysia’s 13 States and one of the two States located on the third largest island in the world — Borneo. Known as the Land of the Hornbills, it is a unique and diverse gem in terms of its population, culture, geography and history. Sarawak’s economy has been transformed in recent … Continue reading