THE Sarawak government has announced a major revision to the remuneration and benefits of local councillors and community leaders, reflecting their expanding roles in strengthening local governance and service delivery across the state. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said the Special Fixed Monthly Allowance for the
THE Sarawak government will channel RM50 million next year to support 100,000 senior citizens under the Senior Citizens Health Benefit programme, reaffirming its commitment to safeguarding the welfare of vulnerable groups across the state. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said the initiative, introduced in August 2024,
THE Sarawak government had set aside RM409 million under the 2026 Budget to implement various water supply projects. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said Sarawak achieved an overall water supply coverage of 86 per cent, with full access in urban areas and 70 per cent in
SARAWAK’S 2026 Budget is built on a framework of five pillars, five goals and nine strategic thrusts designed to accelerate economic transformation and strengthen inclusive development statewide. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said these guiding elements form the backbone of the state’s fiscal direction, ensuring strong
SARAWAK’S economic momentum continues to strengthen in 2025, driven by robust private investment performance across high-value and emerging sectors. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said in the first half of the year, the state recorded RM4.08 billion in approved private investments, reflecting sustained investor confidence. “Within
KUCHING: The ‘Lindung’ initiative by the Social Security Organisation (PERKESO) has become a strategic step in strengthening the agency’s role in protecting the community. The term is a rebranding of PERKESO’s social security protection schemes, launched on 22 August. Sarawak PERKESO Director, Tan Phang Chia, said the approach is considered
KICHING: The Sarawak Initiatives (TSI) and Yayasan Sarawak International Secondary School Petra Jaya hosted the Unity in Diversity Programme, empowering 350 students through creativity, identity exploration and cultural appreciation. Helmed by filmmaker and TSI Aspiring Leader, Sarah Lois Dorai, the programme featured hands-on workshops in writing, painting, poetry and video-making
KUCHING: Sarawak is set to welcome thousands of regional music fans as Indonesian star, Andmesh Kamaleng, brings his debut full concert to the city. The highly anticipated show, titled ‘A Night with Andmesh Kamaleng’, will take place on November 28 at Stadium Perpaduan, Petra Jaya, marking one of Sarawak’s biggest
KUCHING: Over half the number of girls and women raped in Sarawak up to October this year were victims of their boyfriends. Other cases mostly involved suspects who were close and trusted individuals. Describing the situation as disturbing, Women, Childhood and Community Well-being Development Minister, Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah pressed
KUCHING: Sarawak has achieved its target of reducing teenage pregnancies among girls by ten per cent. In disclosing this, Women, Childhood and Community Well-being Development Minister, Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah said there was a 10.6 per cent decrease in teenage pregnancies from January to September 30 this year, compared to
