Wednesday, 31 December 2025

Author: Alexandra Lorna

Sarawak-Indonesia pact on economic cooperation

KUCHING: The Sarawak government and Indonesia have reached an agreement to establish cooperation in order to explore and utilise the potential that exists in this state. The Ambassador of the Republic of Indonesia to Malaysia, Hermono said, this cooperation is expected to provide significant economic benefits for both parties. “The

Celebrate 60th anniversary themed Prosperous Progressive Sarawak

PREMIER Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg has called on Sarawakians to celebrate the upcoming 60th anniversary of Sarawak independence with the theme of Prosperous Progressive Sarawak. He said that this year marks a historic milestone in the history of Sarawak. “We will celebrate the 60th anniversary of

Uggah updates House on development agencies

THE state government has allocated RM1.5 billion to the Upper Rajang Development Agency (URDA) to implement 43 projects, said Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas. Uggah who is also the Minister of Infrastructure and Port Development, said the 43 projects comprise 27 roads and bridges, 11 water supplies, three

RM1.5 billion allocation to implement projects in Upper Rajang

THE state government has allocated RM1.5 billion to Upper Rajang Development Agency (URDA) to implement 43 projects, said Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas. Uggah, who is also the Minister for Infrastructure and Port Development, said that the 43 projects comprises 27 roads and bridges, 11 water supplies, three

State to ensure close monitoring of 12MP projects

A TOTAL of RM93.77 million, or 12 per cent of RM795.71 million approved for the implementation of land and riverine infrastructure, government and public buildings projects this year has been utilised as of April this year. Deputy Premier and Minister of Infrastructure and Port Development Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas

SSLR second phase construction to begin later this year

CONSTRUCTION work on Phase Two of the Sarawak-Sabah Link Road (SSLR) is expected to commence in the fourth quarter of this year. Deputy Premier and Minister of Infrastructure and Port Development Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas said for this phase , all the four packages for the project are currently

Premier approves RM6.5 mln for mosque at SGH

KUCHING: The Sarawak government has allocated RM6.5 million to build a mosque at Sarawak General Hospital (SGH) here. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said the government has agreed to build the Masjid Al-Mushtasfa for the convenience of patients and staffs to perform prayers. “The hospital director,

RM133 mil for water supply improvement

SIMUNJAN: The Sarawak government has dedicated RM133 million towards the installation of water pipes from Selabi in Serian, aiming to resolve water supply issues in Gedong and Simunjan. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said that this allocation would ensure that residents in Gedong and Simunjan no

Proposal for special conditions for single applicants in housing assistance programmes

LINGGA assemblywoman Dayang Noorazah Awang Sohor has proposed that the Sarawak government establish a special condition allowing single applicants to apply for housing assistance programmes. She believed this initiative would ensure that single individuals also benefit from the facilities provided by the Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) government. Noorazah acknowledged the

Opar rep champions development opportunities in Biawak, Lundu

OPAR assemblyman Billy Sujang has highlighted the potential for developing Kampung Biawak in Lundu as a border town similar to Bukit Kayu Hitam in Kedah. He emphasised the relevance of establishing Land Ports, Agricultural Product Collection, Processing, and Packaging Centres (CPPC), International Bus Transit Stations, Local Service Centres, Duty Free