THE proposed Tebedu Economic Hub is expected to become a key driver of future economic expansion in the border district. Tebedu assemblyman Dr Simon Sinang Bada voiced confidence in the project’s impact, noting that the RM46 million initiative, undertaken by the Greater Kuching Coordinated Development Agency (GKCDA), will open up
KUCHING: Japanese companies view Sarawak as an emerging regional leader in renewable energy, with expectations of growing investment in green hydrogen and ammonia in the coming years. Go Sakano, Managing Director (ASEAN and India) of Yamada Consulting & Spire (Y&S) Singapore Pte Ltd, said Sarawak is a forefront runner in
KUCHING: Sarawak is well-positioned to become a regional hub for renewable energy due to its abundance of natural resources, but it now needs strong technological partners to fully realise that potential. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said Sarawak’s strength lies in its rich renewable resources, which
MERADONG: The government is urged to establish a special narcotics unit at Meradong District Police Headquarters (IPD) to combat the rising drug abuse among youth in the district. Meradong assemblyman, Datuk Ding Kuong Hiing, expressed his concern over the increasing number of young individuals arrested this year during special anti-drug
SARAWAK does not have an express constitutional provision guaranteeing a 40 per cent revenue entitlement like Sabah said Deputy Minister in the Sarawak Premier’s Department (Law, MA63 and Federal-State Relations) Datuk Sharifah Hasidah Sayeed Aman Ghazali. She said that while Sabah’s recent High Court victory in Kota Kinabalu affirmed its
SARAWAK Energy’s Off-Grid Operation (OGO) Unit in Kapit remains on constant standby to respond swiftly to any breakdowns involving solar power systems in longhouses across the division. Deputy Minister for Utility (Sarawak Energy and PETROS) Datuk Ibrahim Baki said the specialised team is tasked with carrying out immediate repairs to
TO date, a total of 64 land lots owned by the Federal Lands Commissioner (FLC), covering 62.9 hectares or 155 acres, have been returned to the Sarawak government. Urban Planning, Land Administration and Environment Deputy Minister Datuk Len Talif Salleh said all the lots were officially registered as State Land
SEBUYAU: Residents of Samarahan Division must help protect public utility assets as the electrical supply upgrade project gets underway, to prevent vandalism and theft. In making the call, Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said this is important because the components used in electrical projects are quite
SEBUYAU: The electricity supply upgrading project in the Samarahan Division, scheduled to begin in Dec 2025 and expected to be completed by 2028, is set to significantly improve power reliability for thousands of residents across the division. Minister of Utility and Telecommunication Datuk Seri Julaihi Narawi said the RM150 million
SEBUYAU: The Sarawak Government has allocated RM150 million to upgrade the electricity supply system across the Samarahan Division up to Sebuyau, ensuring rural households will soon enjoy the same three-phase power access as urban areas. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said the allocation was necessary as