REPOK assemblyman Datuk Seri Huang Tiong Sii has called for urgent attention to several pressing issues in Sarikei that require priority under the 2026 State Budget, including healthcare capacity, rural water supply, infrastructure needs and affordable housing. He said the Sarikei Health Clinic on Jalan Hospital Lama has reached its
A clear and committed roadmap for the Bukit Assek redevelopment plan is urgently needed to chart Sibu’s future direction, says Bawang Assan assemblyman Datuk Seri Wong Soon Koh. He said residents have waited far too long for tangible progress. “The Bukit Assek area is one of the oldest and most
KUCHING: The Sarawak Disaster Management Committee (SDMC) has approved more than 6,000 eligible recipients whose households were affected by the major flood in Bintulu earlier this year. Tanjung Batu assemblyman, Johnny Pang Leong Ming, said that following the disaster, over 90 per cent of flood victims who stayed at temporary
EFFECTIVE and sustainable waste management is a pressing need for Sarawak, said Baleh assemblyman Nicholas Kudi Jantai. He said this is because economic growth, the development of new areas, and an increasing population have led to a rise in domestic and industrial waste. “If left unaddressed systematically, this could result
THE Sustainable Resources and Wastes Management Bill, 2025 is a defining moment in Sarawak’s shift towards a circular economy and stronger environmental governance, said Krian assemblyman Friday Belik. He said the Bill provides the legal foundation for Sarawak to regulate and manage sustainable resources and waste more efficiently while unlocking
PROVISIONS under the Sustainable Resources and Wastes Management Bill, 2025 will significantly deter illegal dumping and irresponsible practices. This is because there will be a clear licensing regime for collectors, transporters and facility operators, coupled with meaningful penalties for violations. “The enforcement powers granted to authorised officers are substantial, ensuring
THE proposed Lundu Water Treatment Plant and Raw Water Intake project and Lundu–Sematan Regional Water Supply project will benefit a total of 1,290 households located in the Opar and Tanjong Datu constituencies. Deputy Minister for Utility and Telecommunication Datuk Liwan Lagang said the two projects are part of the Sarawak
THE Sustainable Resources and Waste Management Bill 2025 aims to establish a dedicated authority to regulate, coordinate, and promote the management of sustainable resources and waste across the state. Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas said the minister in charge of implementing and administering the bill will be the
A TOTAL of 44 bullying cases were recorded in Sarawak based on police data, said Deputy Minister of Women, Early Childhood and Community Wellbeing Development Datuk Rosey Yunus recorded in Sarawak from January to October this year. To eradicate bullying and risky behaviour, Rosey said the government continues to adopt
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
