KUCHING: Matters pertaining to land in the state come under the purview of the state government. Period. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg made this clear when reacting to the Federal Department of Lands and Mines’ (JKPTG) proposal to standardise land premium rates to avoid public interest
KUCHING: The suggestion for carbon trading to be placed under the purview of the Federal Ministry of Plantation and Commodity is being discussed with the federal government. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said that presently matters pertaining to carbon are under the purview of the Ministry
KOTA SAMARAHAN: The Sarawak government is to conduct an independent study to measure the poverty rate in the state which is expected to be completed within this year. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said the Sarawak Economic Planning Unit (EPU) team of economists and experts would
KUCHING: Migrating to new ways of cultivating pepper has the potential to increase Sarawak’s pepper production, says Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof. The Deputy Prime Minister added that further research as well as new approaches were needed for Sarawak to continue producing quality pepper seedlings. “We have to make use of
KUCHING: Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof has refuted claims of attempts to topple the unity government. He said as far as Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) is concerned, it stands firm in backing the present federal government. “The GPS stand, as mentioned many times by Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan
KUCHING: Get your umbrellas and raincoats ready as several areas in Sarawak are expected to experience isolated rain and thunderstorms until the end of the week. According to the Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia), there will be isolated rain over inland areas in the morning and at night on Tuesday (April
KUCHING: While Sarawak may enact more environment-related laws to provide further protection for the environment, creating awareness about environmental protection is also of crucial importance. In stating this, Minister of Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah said, “Sooner or later, laws will be needed
KUCHING: The Nanyang Wushu Federation of Sarawak will be showcasing its unique hornbill dance at two Hari Raya open houses tomorrow. Its chairman Prof Dr Song Swee Hee said the dance troupe will be visiting Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof’s Hari Raya open house at the CIDB Convention
KUCHING: Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg has a jam-packed schedule today as he will be attending at least eight Hari Raya open houses. This is Abang Johari’s first Hari Raya visit after hosting his open house at Borneo Convention Centre Kuching (BCCK) on the first and
KUCHING: The Sarawak Oil Palm Plantation Owners Association (SOPPOA) has expressed disappointment over the European Parliament’s decision to adopt the European Union (EU)’s Deforestation-Free Products Regulation on April 19. Describing the decision as yet another attempt to discriminate against palm oil, its chairman Eric Kiu said the regulation is meant
