Opar constituency is grappling with a significant number of stateless citizens, requiring immediate attention from relevant departments and agencies. Its assemblyman Billy Sujang said that this issue not only common in his constituency but potentially in other border area constituencies as well. “These stateless citizens primarily stem from improper marriage
UNDER the Post-Covid-19 Development Strategy (PCDS) 2030, Sarawak is to increase its homestay clusters from 46 (in 2019) to 60 clusters by 2030. Deputy Minister for Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts I Datuk Sebastian Ting said this target is achievable with the registration of two clusters each year. “Last
THE Serian Master Plan Study 2020-2030 has identified Tebedu Industrial Estate (TIE) as the manufacturing hub for Serian Division. Deputy Minister for International Trade, Industry and Investment Datuk Dr Malcolm Mussen Lamoh said that TIE will leverage on large plantations of rubber trees in the neighbouring region and downstream rubber
THE Village Expansion Scheme (SPK) project across Kampung Sageng which has been approved need to be expedited, said Simunjan assemblyman Awla Dris. He said this is due to the condition of the riverbanks along Kampung Sageng and Kampung Tebuan Iban that often experience land erosion. “Recently there has been erosion
THE state government is urged to promote Adan rice, which originates from Ba’Kelalan, and to implement programmes to encourage farmers to produce the rice. Ba’Kelalan assemblyman Baru Bian, who made the call, said that agriculture was an important economic activity for the people in his constituency as they had the
The Ministry of Education, Innovation and Talent Development should get the federal government to prioritise the recruitment of more Sarawakian teachers specialising in Science and Mathematics to ensure the success of Dual Language Programme (DLP) in the state. Pending assemblywoman, Violet Yong said the teachers can get their training in
KUCHING: Persatuan Anak Jati Lawas (JATI) has been called upon to fulfil its responsibility by providing assistance to Lawas youngsters who travelled to the state’s capital for medical or educational purposes. According to Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Awang Tengah Ali Hasan, the assistance (which could be in terms of welfare, advice,
KUCHING: The Unity Government National Convention, to be held at the World Trade Centre (WTC) Kuala Lumpur on May 14, will be a platform for the top leadership of the unity government to convey their vision and hopes directly to the grassroots machinery. Political analyst Dr Ammar Redza Ahmad Rizal
KUCHING: The Unity Government national convention is seen as a support by its coalition parties for the leadership of Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. Political analyst, Dick Lembang Dugun said the convention that takes place today at the World Trade Centre KL is also seen as a preparation to
KUCHING: The distribution of seats for the forthcoming elections in six states in Peninsular Malaysia is expected to be raised during the Unity Government National Convention. According to Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS) political analyst Dr. Lee Kuok Tiung the elections involving Kelantan, Terengganu, Kedah, Selangor, Negeri Sembilan and Penang would
