A total of 661 Temporary Evacuation Centres (PPS) have been identified statewide by the Sarawak Welfare Department (JKMS) in preparation for natural disasters, says Women, Early Childhood and Wellbeing Community Development Minister Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah. She said the centres also have stockpiles of disaster relief supplies stored at the
THE Netherlands Airport Consultants (NACO) has been appointed as the lead consultant for the feasibility of the new Kuching International Airport, says Minister for Transport, Datuk Seri Lee Kim Shin. He said the letter of award to NACO was given on May 21 and the study will be implemented in
KUCHING: The first phase of the Kuching Urban Transportation System (KUTS) Phase 1 project recorded a progress of 29.89 per cent as of April, compared to the initial target of 33.86 per cent. Transport Minister Datuk Seri Lee Kim Shin acknowledged the slight delay of around 3 per cent but
KUCHING: Two units of hydrogen-powered autonomous rapid transit (ART) will arrive in Kuching early next year, says Minister of Transport Datuk Seri Lee Kim Shin. According to Lee, he said the final version from China will arrive in early next year and it will arrive in batches. “The final version
THE schedule, frequency and network of Rural Air Service (RAS) operations to AirBorneo will remain unchanged during and after the transition. Transport Minister Datuk Seri Lee Kim Shin said following the planned acquisition of MASwings by the Sarawak government, his ministry, in collaboration with the Ministry of Transport Malaysia, Malaysian
THE Sarawak government currently does not have a policy to consider retired civil servants or private sector retirees without familial or residential ties to the state for Permanent Resident (PR) status, says Minister in the Premier’s Department, Datuk Seri John Sikie Tayai. This issue was raised by Pending assemblywoman Violet
THE investigation study on scouring at the Barrage Area and the design of remedial works at the Sungai Sarawak Barrage has been completed, with proposed solutions to be considered for implementation under the 13th Malaysia Plan (13MP). Transport Minister Datuk Seri Lee Kim Shin said the study was commissioned to
THE Sarawak government will continue to work closely with all stakeholders to refine the frameworks concerning the amendments to the Sarawak Labour Ordinance (SLO), which came into effect on May 1. Minister in the Premier’s Department Datuk Seri John Sikie Tayai said a harmonious and progressive industrial relations framework is
A proposal to revise salary rates for community chiefs and allowances for village chiefs will be presented at the third quarter 2025 meeting of the Special Committee on the Management of Community and Village Chief Affairs. Minister in the Premier’s Department Datuk Seri John Sikie Tayai said the proposal is
KUCHING: The book ‘The Untamed Sarawak’ was officially launched, marking a significant milestone as the first wildlife photography guidebook created by a Sarawakian. Authored by Bruce Teo, a licensed and passionate tour guide, it was lauded by Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts Minister, Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah,
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