Wednesday, 16 July 2025

Author: Jacintha Jolene

Sarawak govt holds 100 pct autonomy

The Sarawak government holds 100 per cent autonomy over Kuching, Rajang, Miri, Tanjung Manis and Samalaju Port Authorities. Deputy Minister for Infrastructure and Port Development Datuk Majang Renggi said it is the Sarawak government’s policy that each port authority be controlled and managed by Sarawakians. “It is undisputed that ports

Stadium Tun Zaidi, Sibu requires immediate attention

CHIENG Jin Ek (GPS-Bukit Assek) hopes that the Ministry of Youth, Sport and Entrepreneur Development, and Sarawak Sports Council (SSC) take immediate attention and provide funding for the repairs on Stadium Tun Zaidi, Sibu. He pointed out that as the Sarawak Budget 2023 not only focused on development and economy

Bukit Assek must be redeveloped, rep points out

BUKIT Assek must be redeveloped if Sibu is to be transformed into a modern city. In pointing this out, Chieng Jin Ek (GPS-Bukit Assek) said the plan was huge and complicated but with strong political will, he believed that the Bukit Assek Redevelopment Plan could be done. “Premier Datuk Patinggi

It’s the season to be jolly for shoppers

KUCHING: Shoppers can check out the new outdoor giant Christmas tree at Plaza Merdeka here dressed with reindeers, bells and glistening baubles from now until Jan 31, 2023. Christmas is close at the heart of Plaza Merdeka as it was the first festive launch which coincided with the month the

95% at Bintulu Port Authority are Sarawakians

KUCHING: The Sarawak government holds 100 per cent autonomy over Kuching, Rajang, Miri, Tanjung Manis and Samalaju Port Authorities. Deputy Minister for Infrastructure and Port Development Datuk Majang Renggi (GPS-Samalaju) said under the state government’s policy that port authorities in Sarawak need to be managed by Sarawakians. The Bintulu Port

Right time to establish fund, says Balingian rep

ABDUL Yakub Arbi (GPS-Balingian) is confident, and believes, that this is the right time to establish the Sarawak Sovereign Wealth Future Fund. “Sarawak is the second richest in Malaysia based on the income state revenue based on its economic resources. “Sarawak revenue generated through sources of natural gas, petroleum, timber,

Fund can make us stand tall and proud: Wilson

KUCHING: Setting up a Sovereign Wealth Fund right now is both a clever and important move by the Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) government. But in pointing this out, Wilson Nyabong Ijang (GPS-Pelagus) said several factors need to be taken into consideration in the setting up of the Fund. He suggested

Sarawak govt digitalising its admin

KUCHING: The use of electronic communication to facilitate the Sarawak government’s activities is crucial for an efficient governance of the state. Wilson Nyabong Ijang (GPS-Pelagus) who spoke in support of the proposed Electronic Sarawak Government Activities Bill 2022 described the introduction of the Bill as very important and timely. “With

Something for everyone in Budget 2023

KUCHING: Budget 2023 is a people-centric package anchored on benefiting the people of Sarawak. In pointing this out, Batu Kitang assemblyman Lo Khere Chiang said from the Bantuan Khas Sarawakku Sayang (BKSS) to providing assistance to the rakyat to repair dilapidated houses which is paid for by the Gabungan Parti

RM27m to beef up state civil service

KUCHING: Sarawak will allocate a sum of RM27 million for capacity building in the Sarawak Civil Service (SCS) workforce to facilitate them as enablers for change and transformation. Finance and New Economy Minister Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said the pandemic has highlighted the need to continue