KUCHING: The ‘Lebihkan Makan Buah-Buahan Tempatan’ campaign will continue during the next State Legislative Assembly (DUN) sitting. Department of Agriculture (DOA) Sarawak Director, Dominic Chunggat, said the programme, spearheaded by the department, has already been incorporated into the agency’s official activities. “This platform allows all of us to experience and
SARAWAKIANS today expect faster services, more responsive governance and greater efficiency in the delivery of government policies and programmes. In response, Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said the state administration cannot afford to be reactive by addressing issues only after they arise. “As Sarawak progresses into
REGISTERED private media practitioners in Sarawak will receive a one-off RM700 incentive, Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg announced today (Dec 3). The incentive applies to practitioners registered as of Dec 1, 2025, under any of the six recognised media associations in the state. Abang Johari said
The Sarawak government will grant a Special Financial Assistance (BKK) equivalent to two months’ basic salary to state civil servants, says Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg. He said the payment, which will be made this month, involves a financial implication of RM131 million. “Meanwhile, the salary
KUCHING: Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi has pledged his full commitment to ensuring the smooth continuity of the Entrepreneur Development and Cooperatives Ministry (KUSKOP) after being entrusted to carry out the duties and functions of the minister effective December 3, 2025. Nanta, who continues to serve as the Minister of
KUCHING: Potential long-term collaborations to support Sarawak’s socio-economic and cultural development took centre stage when Head of State Tun Pehin Sri Dr Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar received a courtesy call from Yayasan Hasanah Malaysia at his official residence in Petra Jaya this morning. The delegation, led by the foundation’s chairman
SARAWAK has recorded a significant rise in drug and substance abuse arrests through intensified efforts to curb the growing threat via a holistic and coordinated approach. Minister of Women, Early Childhood and Community Wellbeing Development Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah said drug- and substance-related arrests increased to 11,717 cases as of
SARAWAK recorded 98.46 per cent preschool attendance rate among Year One pupils statewide. Minister of Women, Early Childhood and Community Wellbeing Development Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah said the ministry is committed to ensuring every child has access to early learning opportunities, with the aim of achieving 100 per cent preschool
Native Customary Rights (NCR) land development continues to uplift the wellbeing and livelihoods of rural communities, with 153,000 hectares now cultivated with oil palm involving 42,500 landowners. Food Industry, Commodity and Regional Development Minister Datuk Seri Stephen Rundi Utom said the government will further enhance engagement with NCR landowners to
SARAWAK’S fisheries industry remains a key contributor to the state’s food security and economy, with a combined total of 15,191 fishermen and fish farmers across the marine, inland and aquaculture sectors. Food Industry, Commodity and Regional Development Minister Datuk Seri Stephen Rundi Utom said the industry produced 106,715 metric tonnes
