THE Utility and Telecommunications Ministry is planning to set up a water entity for Sarawak. Minister Datuk Julaihi Narawi (GPS-Sebuyau) said the entity seeks to combine four existing water supply agencies in the state. “These include the Kuching Water Board, Sibu Water Board, LAKU Management Sdn Bhd and the Rural
UTILITY and Telecommunications Minister Datuk Julaihi Narawi wants more youth to get involved in the gas distribution business activities. The Sebuyau assemblyman said this is in line with the state’s aspiration to increase the involvement of locals in the gas distribution industry in Sarawak. “In efforts to strengthen the quality
FAZZRUDIN Abdul Rahman (GPS-Tupong) has called on the state government to expedite the appointment of a new contractor for the delayed Jalan Matang expansion project. He said the 2019 project in his constituency was halted after the contractor failed to implement the project and subsequent termination of contract. “I request
THE Sarawak government has been urged to take immediate steps to aid the business sector. Alluding to the employment of foreign workers, Chong Chieng Jen (DAP-Padungan) said the state government should ease its process and expedite the approval of applications submitted by employers. “According to the statistics from the Labour
DEMOCRATIC Action Party (DAP) Sarawak chairman Chong Chieng Jen (DAP-Padungan) is open to discussions with the Sarawak government on addressing “exorbitant” house prices in the state. According to Chong, the price of houses are considered to be the most expensive and unaffordable in Malaysia. He explained there were numerous ways
THE Develop and Establish National Park Tourist Support Centre In Lundu-Sematan project to boost the tourism sector in the two areas has been approved under the 12th Malaysia Plan (12MP) state allocation. Deputy Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts Minister Datuk Sebastian Ting (GPS-Piasau) in disclosing this, said the Sarawak
NEGOTIATIONS for Sarawak’s special grant entitlement under Article 112D of the Federal Constitution are currently being pursued through a Joint Consultative Committee Meeting under the Mesyuarat Majlis Khas Mengenai Perjanjian Malaysia 1963. Deputy Minister in the Premier’s Department (Law, MA63 and State-Federal Relations) Datuk Sharifah Hasidah Sayeed Aman Ghazali (GPS-Samariang)
NEGOTIATIONS for Sarawak’s special grants entitlement under Article 112D of the Federal Constitution is currently being pursued through a Joint Consultative Committee Meeting under the Special Council on Malaysia Agreement 1963 (MKMA63) Deputy Minister in the Premier’s Department (Law, MA63 and State-Federal Relations) Datuk Sharifah Hasidah Sayeed Aman Ghazali (GPS-Samariang)
THE introduction of the Forest (Amendment) Bill 2022 will provide more job opportunities for Sarawakians through the carbon credit industry. Billy Sujang (GPS-Opar) in support of the proposed amendment, said this was one of the Bill’s many benefits to come following its introduction. “Once approved, we can also introduce carbon
THE Sarawak government will continue negotiations with Indonesia to normalise cross-border trade in the Tebedu-Entikong area. Deputy Minister for International Trade and Investment, Datuk Dr Malcom Mussen Lamoh said this would help combat the lack of response from investors in the Tebedu Industrial Estate, which was completed in 2012. “The