THE Sarawak government is committed to continuing the survey of native customary rights (NCR) land under the new survey initiative introduced in 2010. Deputy Chief Minister Datuk Amar Awang Tengah Ali Hasan said for that purpose, the government would also continue to provide the necessary allocation in addition to the
THE long awaited 33km Sebuyau-Lingga Road is expected to be constructed by early next year. Infrastructure and Ports Development Assistant Minister Datuk Julaihi Narawi said the road design plan had been completed and approved to be carried out under the Second Trunk Road project. “The project will involve the construction
THE Sarawak Agriculture Department has already submitted the application for the construction of the Simunjan Division Agriculture Office. Assistant Minister of Agriculture, Native Land and Regional Development Datuk Roland Sagah Wee Inn said the application was sent for consideration under the 12th Malaysia Plan. “The office building will be constructed
A bill to amend the Sarawak Constitution, which was tabled and expected to be put to a vote today, was deferred due to an anomaly in its draft. State Legislative Assembly speaker Datuk Amar Mohd Asfia Awang Nassar announced the deferment of the Constitution of the State of Sarawak (Amendment)
ONLY citizens of Sarawak who truly understand the state and can be elected as members of the State Legislative Assembly (DUN). Jefferson Jamit Unyat (PBB-Bukit Goram) said, “Only Sarawakians know what is best for Sarawak and understands the local needs and aspirations of its people. “Sarawakians are knowledgeable, smart, well-versed
THE proposed amendment to Constitution of the State of Sarawak (Amendment) Bill, 2020 which seeks to define and clarify the words “resident in the state” is to further strengthen the autonomy of Sarawak. It will only allow Sarawak citizens to be members of the State Legislative Assembly (DUN) Datuk Dr
THE proposed amendment to the Constitution of the State of Sarawak (Amendment) Bill, 2020 that seeks to define and clarify the words “resident in the State” is to only allow Sarawakian elected representative to be members of the State Legislative Assembly (DUN), says Datuk Idris Buang (PBB-Muara Tuang). He said
THE Constitution of State of Sarawak (Amendment) Bill, 2020 that seeks to define and clarify the words “resident in the State” and to lower the age qualification of person as elected member of the State Legislative Assembly (DUN) under Article 16 of the State Constitution, was tabled on Tuesday (Nov
THE Sarawak Rental Assistance Scheme will be introduced next year, as announced during the tabling of the 2021 State Budget. Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg said the scheme is to assist working low-income groups in reducing the cost of living and mitigate urban poverty. “Under this scheme,
THE Sarawak government has set aside RM93 million under the 2021 State Budget for the implementation of various affordable housing projects. Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg said this include the affordable housing projects at Darul Hana, Kuching and Spektra Permata House in Kuching, Sibu, Mukah, Betong and
