THE Ministry of Food Industry, Commodity and Regional Development through Sarawak Veterinary Services Department (JPVS) is negotiating with Kalimantan, Indonesia and Penang to establish export protocols for live pigs. Deputy Minister of Food Industry, Commodity and Regional Development Datuk Martin Ben said this is in addition to exporting live pigs
THE proposed establishment of the Sarawak Building Board must be clearly defined to avoid overlapping roles with existing professional bodies, says Meradong assemblyman Datuk Ding Kuong Hiing. Calling the Board “one of the most consequential proposals” in the amendment, Ding said its functions must be clearly distinguished from statutory professional
THE State Legislative Assembly on Monday passed the Constitution of the State of Sarawak (Amendment) Bill, 2025 with a majority vote. The Bill was earlier tabled by Minister of Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah. A total of 23 assemblymen took part in the
THE proposal to increase by up to four additional appointments to the state Cabinet will ensure Sarawak’s governance structure matches the scale of its transformation and growing responsibilities. Bawang Assan assemblyman Dato Sri Wong Soon Koh said the argument that the existing Cabinet, comprising the Premier, 10 Ministers and 26
THE appointment of additional members to the State Cabinet will significantly strengthen Sarawak’s governance system and improve the delivery of key government policies, said Murum assemblyman Kennedy Chukpai Ugon. Debating in support of the Constitution of the State of Sarawak (Amendment) Bill, 2025 at the DUN sitting on Monday (Nov
THE Constitution of the State of Sarawak (Amendment) Bill, 2025 will have a significant impact in strengthening the Sarawak Government’s administrative machinery through the appointment of additional members to the state cabinet. Balingian assemblyman Abdul Yakub Arbi said this is crucial as the Bill is not merely a technical adjustment
THE state government has been urged to consider a dedicated rural development ministry to enable more focused attention on Sarawak’s rural regions and communities. Telang Usan state assemblyman, Datuk Dennis Ngau, said rural development agencies such as Highland Development Agency (HDA), Ulu Rejang Development Agency (URDA) and Northern Region Development
THE appointment of additional members to the State Cabinet will accelerate decision-making and strengthen coordination between ministries and various agencies, said Tellian assemblyman Royston Valentine. He said the move would ensure government policies were implemented more efficiently and deliver greater impact on the well-being of the people. “With global challenges
Appointing additional members to the Majlis Mesyuarat Kerajaan Negeri (MMKN) would allow ministerial portfolios to be allocated more effectively and ensure that key development sectors receive the focus and attention they require. Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts Minister Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah said the amendment must be
JACINTHA : The youth wing of Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) is fully geared up for the next Sarawak state election, expected within 12 to 15 months, said its chief Datuk Martin Ben. Martin said the wing is ready to take on a bigger role, including fielding Youth candidates if