A sum of RM2 million has been set aside under 2021 State Budget for the Sarawak government to undertake the Kuching City Local Plan 2030 Study. Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg said the study would provide overall physical land use development direction through zoning. “The study will
THE Sarawak government will allocate RM250 million under the State 2021 Budget to the Ministry of Tourism, Art and Culture for various tourism programmes. Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg said the allocation would cover marketing and promotion, bidding for business events, the holding of festivals and events
THE Sarawak government will continue to diversify the state’s industrial sector by deepening and strengthening the value chains in oil and gas, energy intensive, high-tech, food and shipbuilding alongside the traditional timber-based, oil palm-based and other manufacturing activities. Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg added that a sum
A sum of RM5.939 billion will be allocated next year via the State Budget and State Alternative Funding Initiatives to implement various projects under the transport sub-sector such as roads and bridges, ports, airports and other modes of transport. Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg revealed this when
CHONG Chieng Jen (DAP-Kota Sentosa) has requested State Legislative Assembly (DUN) Speaker Datuk Amar Mohd Asfia Awang Nassar to reverse his decision in rejecting his notice of motion to set up a special select committee to oversee the operation and exploitation of oil and gas resources in the state. Chong
KUCHING: The first day of the Sarawak Legislative Assembly (DUN) sitting on Monday (Nov 9) was held in an orderly manner, with all state assemblymen observing Covid-19 standard operating procedure (SOP) guidelines. Before the sitting commenced, attendees had their temperature checked. They were also seen scanning the MySejahtera QR code
THE state government has agreed to relocate SK Sebemban Spaoh 1.5km from its original location. The school is currently situated near the riverbank and is at risk of flooding and soil erosion. Assistant Education, Science and Technological Research Minister Dr Annuar Rapaee said tender for the project was closed and
THE state revenue for next year is projected at RM10.012 billion. Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg said RM4.742 billion or 47 percent is expected to come from tax revenue. “From this, RM3.687 billion is from the state sales tax (SST), of which RM3.034 billion will come from
A total of RM9.832 billion has been proposed in the 2021 State Budget which gives emphasis to development, economic recovery, improving sustainable living and the rural community. Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg said of the total, RM6 billion is proposed for the Development Fund Account to finance
THE Sarawak government has approved the establishment of a safe haven for the homeless, starting with a pilot project in Sibu with an approved allocation of RM793,623. Welfare, Community Wellbeing, Women, Family and Childhood Development Minister Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah said the safe haven would be located in the Sibu