Saturday, 6 December 2025

Author: Alexandra Lorna

Sarawak a trailblazer

SARAWAK will be a trailblazer for tabling the Land Code (Amendment) Bill 2022, said Christopher Gira Sambang (Tamin-GPS).He said it is the first of its kind to be tabled in the country and will benefit generations to come. “The amendment will also bring about the development of new industries and

Tanjong Batu rep all for Land Code (Amendment) Bill

THE Land Code (Amendment) Bill 2022 will bring about a much more comprehensive coverage of the definition of land so that there will be less litigation issues, says Tanjong Batu assemblyman Johnny Pang Leong Ming. He said the passing of the amendment bill would also help strengthen the protection of

State to gain with control over spectrum

KUCHING: Amendments to the Land Code will enable Sarawak to control and regulate its spectrum, said Chieng Jin Ek (Bukit Assek-GPS).He said all telecommunication companies using the state’s spectrum would need to get approval from Sarawak and pay levies or licence fees to Sarawak . Spectrum has to do with

Sri Aman Hospital 2 expected to be operational in August

THE SRI AMAN Hospital 2 has been physically completed and it is expected to be operational in August 2022. Deputy Minister for Public Health, Housing and Local Government II Michael Tiang said the authorities were currently conducting final inspection, testing and commissioning of the hospital. He said when answering questions

Crucial to maintain solidarity towards prosperous Sarawak

KUCHING: Sarawakians of different faiths are urged to strive even more to maintain the peace and harmony in the state. According to Deputy Premier Datuk Seri Dr Sim Kui Hian, it is critical to maintain the current state of peace and harmony among the people so that everyone may work

SDMC to meet soon to discuss SOPs for pubs opening

KUCHING: The State Disaster Management Committee (SDMC) is scheduled to meet soon to discuss the establishment of standard operating procedures (SOPs) for the opening of pubs and nightclubs in Sarawak. According to Deputy Premier Datuk Seri Dr Sim Kui Hian, SDMC chairman Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas has yet to

Don’t let your guard down

BETONG: The Dayak community are reminded to not let their guards down in their eagerness to celebrate the coming Gawai Dayak in less restrictive manner in two weeks time. Betong MP Datuk Robert Lawson Chuat said this was because the fight against the Covid-19 was still continuing. “We are all

Farmers and fishermen must wean off subsidy mentality

KUCHING: The role of the Modernisation of Agriculture and Regional Development Ministry is not only to provide subsidies to the farmers and fishermen but also to help them have a stable income to ensure a secured future. Minister, Datuk Seri Dr Stephen Rundi Utom said the ministry is committed to

Kuching SUPP publishes first issue of branch’s newsletter

KUCHING: The Sarawak United People’s Party (SUPP) Kuching Branch published its first newsletter on Friday (May 12), containing information and political commentary on the branch’s activities in Mandarin and English. According to its publicity and information secretary Peter Pui, the newsletter was free for party members to request and read.

Local tourism players need to chip in to attract tourists

MIRI: The Sarawak Tourism Board (STB) will continue to engage with local industry players as one of the strategies to revive the tourism industry in Sarawak. Its chairman Dennis Ngau said local industry player played an important role in helping to boost the industry affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. “Therefore,