SRI AMAN: A historic peace treaty, cobbled together in the 1973 Sri Aman Declaration, which brought the communist insurgency to an end in Sarawak is expected to be available for public viewing soon. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg wants the original treaty document, signed between the
SRI AMAN: Major existing roads in Simanggang Town will be upgraded into dual carriageways to alleviate traffic congestion in the area. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said the dual carriageway project is in addition to other road and bridge infrastructure projects undertaken by the state government.
SRI AMAN: Sarawak is looking at the possibility of offering free tertiary education to Sarawakians by the year 2025 or 2026. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said the Ministry of Education, Innovation and Talent Development (MEITD) is currently conducting a study to assess the feasibility of
BY NATASHA JEE & MARGARET RINGGIT MARUDI: The Sarawak government has agreed to allocate an annual allocation of RM1 million for nine secondary schools in the interior of Baram to facilitate students’ access to additional computer-aided-tuition programmes using the ‘Khan Academy’ software. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun
BY NATASHA JEE and MARGARET RINGGIT MARUDI: The establishment of a three-star hotel here is timely as it will not only cater to the needs of local residents in the state but also provide accommodation for tourists from outside the region. In stating this, Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang
BY NATASHA JEE and MARGARET RINGGIT MARUDI: A waterfront stretching over one kilometre will be built here as part of efforts to beautify the waterfront area. “Marudi already has a new and beautiful waterfront but Marudi assemblyman Datuk Dr Penguang Manggil has requested an extension of this waterfront,” said Premier
BY NATASHA JEE & MARGARET RINGGIT MARUDI: Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg has proposed the idea of constructing a cascading dam in Baram as an alternative means of generating electricity. He said this in light of the anticipated reduction in human activities along the rivers once
BY NATASHA JEE & MARGARET RINGGIT MARUDI: Sarawakians are called upon to unite in spirit to ensure the continuous progress and development of the state. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg made this call, likening Sarawakians to the spirit of paddlers participating in the 2023 Baram Regatta
KUCHING: Voters in Jepak have been called to extend their full support to the Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) candidate in the upcoming Jepak state by-election. Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Awang Tengah Ali Hasan said this support is essential to ensure the continuous development of the constituency. “Yes, the Election Commission
KUCHING: The Sarawak government has reassured its inclusive policy approach for all ethnic groups in the state. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said that when addressing social inclusivity, the state takes into consideration the various ethics in Sarawak. “They (the diverse ethnic groups) must be included
