Tuesday, 12 August 2025

Author: Ma Chee Seng

SUPP Grassroots Operation 2.0 launched

KUCHING: The Sarawak United People’s Party (SUPP) Kuching Branch launched its SUPP Grassroots Operation 2.0 to actively support the state government in effectively tackling people’s challenges and offering influential policy recommendations and guidance for societal development. “Through this initiative, we aim to strengthen communication and collaboration between the government and

Ministry on the ball with EIA, EMP requirements

A TOTAL of 1,003 out of 1,261 projects have gone through post Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) inspection, according to Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Awang Tengah Ali Hassan. “Two Investigation Papers were opened, while 84 Notices and 24 Final Notices were issued to developers,” he said, adding, “108 cases have been

Better prospects ahead for Sarawak civil servants 

A CONSULTING firm specialising in human resources has been appointed by the Sarawak government to evaluate and propose improvements to the Sarawak civil service scheme. Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Awang Tengah Ali Hassan said the findings from the study will serve as guidelines for enhancing the scheme. “The improvement will

Over RM93m to aid B40, M40 house buyers

THE Sarawak government, through Mutiara Mortgage and Credit Sdn. Bhd. (MUTIARA), has approved 1,499 applications, totaling RM93.129 million as of October 31, to address the end-financing issue for low-income group (B40) and middle-income group (M40) house buyers.  Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Dr Sim Kui Hian said RM75.562 million has been

Funding sought for flood mitigation studies in Batu Kitang, Meluan, Balingian

Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Dr Sim Kui Hian announced the Department of Irrigation and Drainage Sarawak’s intention to pursue funding for detailed studies addressing flooding issues in the Batu Kitang, Meluan and Balingian areas as part of the 13th Malaysia Plan (13MP). He stressed the significance of these studies in

Surge in individuals seeking help for mental health issues

Sarawak has experienced a 39 per cent surge in individuals seeking help for mental health issues, rising from 41,920 in 2019 to 58,207 in 2022, says Dalat assemblywoman Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah. The Ministry of Women, Childhood and Community Wellbeing Development attributes this increase in cases partly to robust mental

Teen pregnancy down over seven years

Women, Childhood, and Community Wellbeing Development Minister Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah, reported a decline in teenage pregnancies in Sarawak, from 2,481 cases in 2016 to 1,760 cases as of October 2023.  The Dalat assemblywoman emphasised the crucial role of the One Stop Pregnancy Committee (OSTPC) in this decrease, highlighting their

Cooperation fundamental for organisational success

KUCHING: Effective collaboration plays a vital role in every organisation and should be duly recognized by management, said Datuk Sri Dr Stephen Rundi Utom. The Minister of Food Industry, Commodities, and Regional Development (M-FICORD) stressed that the absence of this key element could lead to cumbersome individual work processes and

Driver dies after collision with a tree

KUCHING: The driver of a Proton Saga vehicle died after the car he drove collided with a tree at Jalan Sultan Tengah last Friday. The Fire and Rescue Department received a call at 8:56 pm regarding the incident which prompted a team from Petra Jaya fire station to the scene.