THE upcoming re-delineation exercise should aim to harmonise electoral and administrative districts to reduce confusion for residents. Bawang Assan assemblyman Datuk Seri Wong Soon Koh said residents in the Mado district face challenges in determining which district council handles specific issues, prompting them to visit multiple locations for assistance. “In
ADMISSIONS to the Yayasan Sarawak International Secondary School (YSISS) will be based on merit and socio-economic background rather than racial quotas. Deputy Minister for Education, Innovation, and Talent Development Datuk Dr Annuar Rapaee said students are selected based on their academic achievement where applicants are required to score at least
THE Bintulu-Samalaju Gas Pipeline project, which includes a 70-kilometre-long gas pipeline from Bintulu to the Samalaju Industrial Park, is currently in the Engineering, Procurement, Construction, and Commissioning (EPCC) phase. Utility and Telecommunication Minister Datuk Seri Julaihi Narawi said the project is scheduled to commence onshore civil works in December 2024.
THE Sarawak government, through its Department of Agriculture, will continue its ban on cultivating guarana (Paullinia cupana), a plant native to Brazil. This measure aims to protect Malaysia’s RM18 billion rubber industry, which could be jeopardised by South American Leaf Blight (SALB), a disease that has devastated rubber plantations in
THE appointment of Petroleum Sarawak Berhad (Petros) as the sole gas aggregator is non-negotiable, said Utility and Telecommunication Minister Datuk Seri Julaihi Narawi. He clarified that ongoing discussions between Petros and Petroliam Nasional Berhad (Petronas) do not involve any negotiations on the former’s role as the exclusive gas aggregator in
Datuk Seri Wong Soon Koh (PDP- GPS Assan) has called for unity among leaders and Sarawakians to support the state government’s pursuit of greater rights over Sarawak’s oil and gas resources. He said for years, national policies have prioritised Putrajaya’s interests while heavily tapping into Sarawak’s rich natural resources. “The
THE PASSING of the Distribution of Gas (Amendment) Bill 2024 will empower the state government to regulate activities such as hydrogen generation, the use of land and premises for hydrogen facilities, and hydrogen distribution. Supporting the bill, Royston Valentine (GPS-Telian) said the amendment is an important update to existing legislation
UNDER the sixth strategic thrust of the Sarawak Budget 2025 to promote culture, sports, and youth empowerment, the Sarawak government has allocated nearly RM300 million to enhance youth and sports facilities and promote youth development initiatives. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said his government is dedicated
THE Sarawak government has allocated RM452 million under alternative funding for next year to expand the supply of clean and treated water. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said the major projects to be undertaken include the main transmission pipeline across the Batang Sadong Bridge to Simunjan,
OVER half of Sarawak’s 2025 State Budget development expenditure of RM10.9 billion — the largest development allocation in Sarawak’s history — will be directed towards rural development initiatives. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said the budget will earmark RM6.8 billion or 62 per cent, specifically for
