KUCHING: The Bakun Charitable Trust is seeking additional funding as its trust fund has been depleting since its establishment in 1997, 27 years ago, said Deputy Minister of Utility and Telecommunication Datuk Liwan Lagang. He said that the trust has only received an initial allocation of RM10 million since its
SADONG JAYA: SMK Sadong Jaya here held its Graduation and Appreciation Ceremony to honour the achievements of its students and school community. Simunjan assemblyman Awla Dris said that the recognition is given to outstanding students and teachers in both academic and co-curricular aspects. “The year 2024 has seen SMK Sadong
All Sarawak civil servants will receive a special monthly allowance starting January next year, based on their grade group rates. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg announced the initiative, which aligns with salary adjustments under the Public Service Remuneration System (SSPA) introduced by the federal government. “The
SARAWAK’s financial capacity has been further strengthened with the additional source of revenue from state sales tax on petroleum products, of which to date, the state has collected RM18.6 billion. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg who was responding to Padungan assemblyman Chong Chieng Jen said he
THE Pan Borneo Redline, part of the Sarawak Pan Borneo Highway project, is expected to commence in the third quarter of 2025. Deputy Premier and Infrastructure and Port Development Minister, Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas, said that the federal government is looking into the rehabilitation of the existing dual carriageway,
THE state’s One-Stop Committee for addressing Drug and Substance Issues (OSC MIDS) has made significant strides in its fight against drug and substance abuse since its establishment. Minister of Women, Childhood and Community Wellbeing Development Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah highlighted the key achievements, including the apprehension of major drug traffickers, the identification and
AS of September 2024, Sarawak exported 13,427 kilogrammes of Raw Cleaned Edible Bird Nest (RCEBN) valued at RM154.4 million. Minister for Food Industry, Commodity and Regional Development (M-FICORD), Datuk Seri Dr Stephen Rundi Utom described the edible bird’s nest (EBN) sector as a growing economic driver for Sarawak. “To date,
THE State Planning Authority (SPA) has given the greenlight to sites in Semenggok in Kuching Division and Tarat in Serian Division for the development of the Sarawak Agrotechnology Park (Sartech). Food Industry, Commodity and Regional Development Minister, Datuk Seri Dr Stephen Rundi Utom said the Sartech Tarat project will be
THE Malaysian Pineapple Industry Board (MPIB), in partnership with i-CATS University College, will undertake research to repurpose pineapple waste into animal feed, fibre, and fertilizer as part of the state’s Waste to Wealth initiatives. Minister for Food Industry, Commodity and Regional Development (M-FICORD), Datuk Seri Dr Stephen Rundi Utom said
Minister for Transport Datuk Seri Lee Kim Shin has refuted claims made by Violet Yong (DAP – Pending) concerning the allocation of a RM122,441,222 contract by Sarawak Metro to a joint venture company. Lee said the matter was on the contract package related to the 55 units of hydrogen fuel