Saturday, 24 May 2025

Author: Karen Masing

Telang Usan assemblyman pushes for green energy

TELANG Usan assemblyman Dennis Ngau has proposed a bold renewable energy initiative to bring 24-hour electricity supply to rural Sarawak, calling for the implementation of Malaysia’s first solar-hydrogen microgrid in Long Bedian. Highlighting the challenges faced by interior communities, Dennis said many longhouses in the Telang Usan constituency still rely

Bukit Begunan rep proposes new councils for upgraded districts

BUKIT Begunan Assemblyman Mong Dagang has urged the Sarawak State Government to establish district councils for the newly elevated Pantu and Lingga districts. He noted that Pantu and Lingga were officially upgraded to full district status on March 13 2022, joining Sri Aman and Lubok Antu as the four districts

Embrace AI, digital tech amid global uncertainty to strengthen economy

SEREMBU Assemblyman Miro Simuh has highlighted the urgent need to strengthen Sarawak’s economy amid mounting global economic uncertainties. He noted many challenges ahead, such as geopolitical conflicts, fast technology changes, climate change, and global trade wars, all of which could affect Sarawak’s economic growth soon. Miro made these remarks during

Revitalise ruminant industry, integrate ESG principles in education

SEREMBU Assemblyman, Miro Simuh, has called for a bold strategy to revitalise Sarawak’s ruminant industry and proposed the integration of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) principles into the national education system to nurture a responsible, future-ready generation. Miro emphasised the urgent need to boost Sarawak’s ruminant self-sufficiency, which currently stands

Connect Second Trunk Road directly to Simunjan town

SIMUNJAN Assemblyman Awla Idris has called on the Sarawak Government to extend the ongoing Second Trunk Road (STR) project to include a direct connection to Simunjan town, ensuring the area does not miss out on the benefits of this major infrastructure development. He said this while debating in support of

Urgent action on landslides and floods needed in Simunjan

SIMUNJAN assemblyman Awla Idris has urged the Sarawak government to swiftly address the recurring landslides and worsening flood conditions in his constituency, describing both as serious threats to public safety and rural development. He made the call during his speech in support of the motion of appreciation to the Head

Call to look into outdated rural resettlement schemes

THE Sarawak government has been urged to address the pressing issues of outdated rural resettlement schemes and improve support for community leaders serving the state’s rural communities. Speaking during the State Legislative Assembly sitting in support of the motion of appreciation to the Head of State, Tun Pehin Sri Dr

Expedite rural roads upgrade, implement MiRRDA fully

THE Sarawak Government is urged to expedite essential infrastructure upgrades and give precedence to the full implementation of the Mid Rajang Regional Development Agency (MiRRDA), acknowledging its pivotal role in advancing the socioeconomic development of rural communities in central Sarawak. Speaking in support of the motion of appreciation to the

Batu Kitang rep calls for leadership, infrastructure, rehab reform

BATU Kitang Assemblyman, Datuk Lo Khere Chiang, has called for swift action on several pressing issues affecting his constituency and the state, including stronger local leadership, enhanced support for professionals, and improved public infrastructure. He made these remarks during a debate in support of the motion of appreciation for the

Call for firm action to resolve PETRONAS-PETROS conflict

BUKIT Semuja Assemblyman, John Ilus, has urged the Sarawak Government and relevant agencies to take clear and firm action on major issues such as the oil and gas dispute, flood problems, farming improvements, and rural housing. He said this when debating in support of the motion of appreciation to the