KUCHING: The highlight of the third day of the third session of the first term of the 19th Sarawak Legislative Assembly (DUN) sitting yesterday (Nov 23) was the Sarawak Timber Industry Development Corporation (Amendment) Bill, 2022 which was unanimously passed at 11.46am. The Bill was tabled by Deputy Minister for
KUCHING: An opposition assemblywoman has called in the state government to provide free electricity to all Sarawakians. If the state government has the political to do so, it can become a reality just by a stroke of the pen, said Violet Yong (DAP-Pending). In her debate speech on the Supply
SIX more telecommunication towers are planned for the Kalaka constituency, expected to be operational by the fourth quarter of 2023. Deputy Minister for Utility and Telecommunication, Datuk Liwan Lagang added that one telco tower in Sungai Engkabang, Roban had been completed and would be operational in the first quarter of
THE Ministry of Food Industry, Commodity and Regional Development (M-FICORD) will identify the private sector that has the potential to lead the development of the agro-food industry through a public-private-community partnership (PPCP) business model. Deputy Minister for Food Industry, Commodity and Regional Development, Datuk Dr Abdul Rahman Ismail stated that
THE Ministry of Youth, Sports and Entrepreneur Development has implemented a number of entrepreneurship programmes to encourage young people to become job creators rather than job seekers. Its Deputy Minister, Dr Ripin Lamat, stated that among the initiatives implemented are youth-specific courses, seminars, mentorship, co-working space, business incorporation support and
KUCHING: The Sarawak Timber Industry Development Corporation (Amendment) Bill, 2022 is appropriate and timely as the timber industry needs to be more orderly and every industry player must operate within the law. Minister in the Premier’s Department (Integrity and Ombudsman) Datuk Talib Zulpilip expressed his support for the bill today
KUCHING: Stateless residents in Sarawak should stop wasting time and get themselves registered with the soon-to-be operational Special Task Force (PPK) in their respective areas. Women, Early Childhood and Community Wellbeing Development Minister Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah said the state government has received approval from the Sabah and Sarawak State
KUCHING: People have been advised to be cautious if they see or come near damaged power lines and electrical poles caused by adverse weather conditions. Sarawak Energy Berhad (SEB) on Wednesday (Nov 2) said this was cause damaged electrical facilities may still be energised or live, posing a safety hazard.
KUCHING: Sarawak United Peoples’ Party (SUPP) Sarikei branch is fully prepared for the upcoming 15th general election (GE15) to wrest Sarikei parliamentary seat from the opposition. Repok assemblyman Datuk Seri Huang Tiong Sii said all the party members will work together to win the election regardless of who is nominated.
KUCHING: Writing is considered positive when it can produce effects by documenting the experiences of individuals battling challenges related to psychology or chronic diseases in their lives but later they are able to transform their lives for the better. In saying this Premier of Sarawak Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang
