Tuesday, 15 July 2025

Author: Alexandra Lorna

YKN brings aid, repairs, safety to Rumah Panjang Kangka

LUNDU: In the spirit of Gawai and community solidarity, the Yayasan Kebajikan Negara (YKN) rolled out a major outreach programme today at Rumah Panjang Kangka, delivering tangible aid, fire safety tools, and psychosocial support to nearly 200 rural residents. Held under the Program Khidmat Komuniti dan Jelajah Kasih Pusat Sokongan

Minister appeals to Malaysians to ‘walk together in unity’

KUCHING: As Malaysians usher in the festive seasons of Kaamatan and Gawai, Minister of National Unity Datuk Aaron Ago Dagang has called on the nation to celebrate these cherished harvest festivals in the true spirit of Madani. Extending his greetings to Malaysians, particularly the Kadazan, Dusun, Murut, Rungus, Iban, Bidayuh,

Carbon Plan to facilitate market investments in final stage

KUCHING: Building upon its existing policy and regulatory frameworks, Sarawak is in the final stages of completing its Carbon Plan, a key component aimed at facilitating carbon market investments in the state. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said the Carbon Plan will offer a detailed implementation

Sarawak surpasses 2030 target, emerges as Battery of ASEAN

KUCHING: Sarawak has surpassed its 2030 target of 60 per cent renewables energy in its installed power capacity ahead of schedule, said Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg. He said Sarawak’s progress in renewable energy has positioned the state as a regional leader. “In the realm of

Bumi contractors awarded over RM1 bil state-funded projects

MORE than half of state-funded project contracts were awarded to Bumiputera players in the first quarter of 2025. Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas said this reflects the Sarawak Government’s steadfast commitment to empower Bumiputera contractors. In his ministerial winding-up speech at the State Legislative Assembly (DUN) sitting on

Joint Declaration solidifies Sarawak’s authority over gas distribution

THE formalisation of the Joint Declaration signed on May 21 reflects the federal government’s acknowledgement of Sarawak’s aspirations and highlights the strong partnership between Sarawak and Putrajaya, anchored firmly in the spirit of true Federalism. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg expressed his appreciation to Prime Minister

Sarawak targets up to 70% renewable energy share by 2035

SARAWAK is set to achieve 60 per cent to 70 per cent renewable energy share by 2035 as part of its bold transition strategy under the Post COVID-19 Development Strategy (PCDS) 2030 and the upcoming Sarawak Energy Transition Policy (SET-P). Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg who

Bailey bridge to be installed in Long Banga by year-end

A bailey bridge will be installed across Sungai Baleh in Long Banga, Miri by the end of 2025, says Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas. Uggah said the Bailey bridge was allocated to the Sarawak government by the National Disaster Management Agency (NADMA) following recent disasters that highlighted the

SSLR Phase 2 on track for completion by Q3 2029

THE Sarawak-Sabah Link Road (SSLR) Phase 2 is progressing steadily and is expected to be completed by the third quarter of 2029, says Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas. In his Ministry of Infrastructure and Port Development (MIPD) winding-up speech at the Sarawak Legislative Assembly (DUN) today (May 28),

Over half of state-funded contracts awarded to Bumiputera contractors in Q1 2025

THE Sarawak government remains firm in its commitment to uplift Bumiputera contractors, with more than half of state-funded project contracts awarded to them in the first quarter of this year. In his ministerial winding-up speech at the Sarawak Legislative Assembly (DUN) sitting today (May 28), Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Douglas