KUCHING: Sarawak has once again made its way into the Malaysia Book of Records – this time – for the longest non-stop live broadcast of ‘bermukun’ performance through the ‘Juh Bermukun 76 Jam Tanpa Henti’ 2022 programme. The event was held in conjunction with Radio Televisyen Malaysia (RTM’s) 76th anniversary
KUCHING: With the Gawai Dayak celebration just round the corner, Sarawak recorded a slight increase in COVID-19 cases. This could be seen through the State Disaster Management Committee (SDMC) weekly COVID-19 update – 304 cases of COVID-19 were registered in Sarawak during the 21st Epidemiology (Epid) Week between May 23
THE 19th State Legislative Assembly (DUN) adjourned sine die at 5.30pm yesterday (May 26). The Second Meeting of the First Session of the 19th DUN was held in full throughout its traditional span of eight days since May 17 for the first time since 2019 as the state progresses towards
A well-designed and well-connected carbon market can help Sarawak’s economy to grow besides protecting its environment at the same time. In pointing this out, Sarawak Premier, Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg added, “Carbon market is gaining momentum around the world. It plays a key role as one of the
THE state is targeting RM2.1 billion worth of contracts from Petroliam Nasional Berhad (PETRONAS) as it recovers from the COVID-19 pandemic. Deputy Premier and International Trade, Industry and Investment Minister Datuk Amar Awang Tengah Ali Hasan explained that PETRONAS had earlier agreed to award at least RM2.1 billion worth of
THE International Trade, Industry and Investment Ministry (MINTRED) has commenced a master plan study for the development of industrial terminals in Sarawak. Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Awang Tengah Ali Hasan said the master plan was expected to be completed by March, next year. Awang Tengah revealed this in his ministerial
A CONCERTED effort is being made to address food security issues in the state, Modernisation of Agriculture and Regional Development Minister Datuk Seri Stephen Rundi Utom assured lawmakers today. He said this was being done by focusing on improving the network performance in all activities related to production, processing, distribution
SARAWAK would probably have completed all necessary infrastructure, water and electricity projects by now had the State Sales Tax (SST) been introduced earlier. Deputy Premier Datuk Seri Dr Sim Kui Hian said this would have been possible had opposition leader and Parti Sarawak Bersatu (PSB) president Datuk Seri Wong Soon
KUCHING: Several high potential food crops will be promoted in a big way to bolster earnings through an export-oriented agro industry. Modernisation Of Agriculture And Regional Development Minister Datuk Sri Dr Stephen Rundi said this is one of his ministry’s focuses to strengthen the development of selected agriculture sectors that
THE Utility and Telecommunications Ministry requires RM21.24 billion to fully provide clean water supply across Sarawak. Minister Datuk Julaihi Narawi said the water supply coverage has reached 83.6 per cent in Sarawak, covering 99 per cent of urban areas and 66.9 per cent of rural areas. “The Sarawak government has