SARAWAK has hit its target of four million tourists arrival this year, said Tourism, Creative Industry, and Performing Arts Minister Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah. He said as of Nov 15, the number of tourists to the state showed 4.08 million visitors. “The various international events and national level
The use of hydrogen buses in Sarawak aligns with the state’s Green Economy roadmap, said State Transport Minister Datuk Seri Lee Kim Shin. He noted that recent advancements in hydrogen production and fuel cell technology have improved efficiency, which is expected to reduce operational costs. “As such, hydrogen buses offer
THE transfer of MASwings’ ownership from Malaysia Aviation Group (MAG) to the Sarawak government will take six to nine months, subject to certain conditions, upon the signing of the Sales and Purchase Agreement (SPA). Sarawak Transport Minister Datuk Seri Lee Kim Shin said the state government and Malaysia Aviation Group
A TOTAL of 12,878 cases, or 69 per cent of the 19,225 cases registered since 1992, have been resolved at the Sarawak Native Courts. Minister in the Premier’s Department (Native Laws and Customs), Datuk Seri John Sikie Tayai, said the remaining 6,347 cases, or 31 per cent, are at various
COMPLIANCE with legal frameworks under the Distribution of Gas Ordinance 2016 is not optional, but a statutory duty that must be honoured by all parties. Minister of Utility and Telecommunication Datuk Seri Julaihi Narawi said regrettably, Petroliam Nasional Berhad (Petronas) does not seem to respect and abide by state laws
THE Ministry of Education, Innovation, and Talent Development aims to increase the number of students eligible for Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) enrolment at 60 per cent by 2030 through the Sarawak Education Enhancement Programme (SEEP). Its Minister Datuk Seri Roland Sagah Wee Inn said SEEP was introduced to
THE Ministry of Education, Innovation, and Talent Development is currently finalising the details to implement free tertiary education at state-owned institutions of higher learning. Its minister, Datuk Roland Sagah Wee Inn, said this includes the range of courses covered and other key aspects. “My ministry and I fully support the
THE Ministry of Education, Innovation and Talent Development hopes that the deployment of teachers under the Special Teacher Recruitment Sarawak, will be finalised before the end of this year. Its Minister Datuk Seri Roland Sagah Wee Inn said Sarawak has already voiced its views to the Education Service Commission (SPP)
Datuk Ibrahim Baki (GPS-Satok) has dismissed criticism from certain quarters as jealousy-driven. “There are voices buzzing around like mosquitoes,” he said during the Supply Bill 2025 debate today (Nov 15). “When we prosper, there are those who become jealous. That’s how it is—having money is challenging, but not having money
SATOK assemblyman Datuk Ibrahim Baki has suggested that the Satok Sports Centre in the constituency be upgraded. He said this would allow a higher capacity of games being played concurrently as well as the space to play other newer games that might be rising in popularity. He made the proposal