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PENAMPANG: Some 600 members of the Kadazandusun Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI) and the Dayak Chamber of Commerce and Industry (DCCI) Sarawak will gather at the 14th KCCI-DCCI Joint Kaamatan Gawai Celebration to be held in Kota Kinabalu from June 15-16. ....
Published on: Saturday, January 09, 2021 Text Size: Joachim with IDS officials during the meeting. Kota Kinabalu: Deputy Chief Minister III cum Minister of Industrial Development Datuk Dr Joachim Gunsalam said Sabah has an abundance of resources that are unique to the state, even the world, that could be capitalised and developed to increase the State’s economic growth. ADVERTISEMENT “We need to take ownership of our resources and develop it ourselves before other countries capitalises on our natural resources and products,” he said, adding that Sabah has the capability, expertise and talents to develop its own industries. “IDS’ research data and influence with rural communities is vital in identifying and advising the Ministry on potential industries that could be further enhanced and developed,” said YB Datuk Dr. Joachim, adding that biotechnology is the way forward for Sabah’s local products. ....
Published on: Wednesday, January 06, 2021 Text Size: Kiob presenting a momento to Jahid. Kota Kinabalu: State Rural Development Minister Datuk Jahid Jahim expressed interest in IDS’ research expertise in assisting the Ministry on poverty issues, impact of Mini Estet Sejahtera (MESEJ) and district development plans. ADVERTISEMENT According to Jahid, the Ministry aims to create a resilient inclusive community by focusing on each community and district’s strength. “Future collaboration between IDS and the Ministry for rural development could benefit the state in developing a wholistic state that embraces each community’s unique strengths and the district’s natural resources,” he said during a courtesy call by an Institute for Development Studies delegation. ....