KUCHING: Sarawakians are being encouraged to continue displaying their rich and distinct culture to the rest of the world. Deputy Minister of Tourism, Creative Industry, and Performing Arts Datuk Snowdan Lawan said Sarawak, which is made up of 34 ethnic groups, each possesses its own unique cultural heritage. “As every ethnic group
LIMBANG: The Sarawak government is making every effort to complete the unfinished projects in the state. Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas said originally there were 98 projects facing significant delays, but now only 34 remain uncompleted. Of these 34 projects, he said 20 were federal government projects and
THE Sarawak government has issued a permit to Saracarbon, to become the first local company to receive a Carbon Study Permit. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said that with the Carbon Study Permit, it allows the company to conduct an assessment study to identify suitable areas
BINTULU is capable of becoming the economic hub of Sarawak with Bintulu Town transforming fast to become an Industrial City. It has three main industrial zones namely, Tanjung Kidurong, Samalaju Industrial Park and Kemena Industrial Estate. Samalaju assemblyman Datuk Majang Renggi, aims to further enhance the area, creating a more
THE Sarawak government will continue to pursue research on microalgae on its nutritional and medical benefits, and is looking into other algae species for their potential medical applications. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said the microalgae offers potential for innovative and sustainable product development in the
KUCHING: State Secretary Datuk Amar Mohamad Abu Bakar Marzuki has been instructed to intervene and address the recent seizure of RM2.5mil worth of bird’s nest products by the Sarawak Forestry Corporation’s Sibu enforcement unit. This directive from Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg was conveyed by Bintulu
THE archaeological heritage of Niah National Park’s cave complex is expected to be inscribed in the World Heritage Lists by 2024. Minister of Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah said currently, the process of inscribing the site as a world heritage site is still
THE implementation of various urban drainage and flood mitigation projects are receiving serious attention with allocations totaling RM17.868 million in 2023. Deputy Premier and Minister of Public Health, Housing and Local Government Datuk Seri Sim Kui Hian said rural townships are not neglected. Under the Sri Aman Development Authority (SADA),
THE Sarawak Social Welfare Department (JKMS) has handled a total of 1,466 cases under the Child Act 2001 from January 2022 to April 2023. Minister of Women, Early Childhood, and Community Wellbeing Development Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah said it includes 638 cases that require immediate protection, including 622 cases of
THE Sarawak Ministry of Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts is advocating for a fair distribution of allocation for tourism development. Minister Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah revealed that the ministry had allocated RM360.265mil under the state’s 12th Malaysia Plan (12MP) and RM133.25mil under the People’s Project allocation for
