THE motion to amend the Standing Orders of the Sarawak Legislative Assembly (DUN) was passed today (Nov 12). Tabled by Minister of Tourism, Creative Industry, and Performing Arts, Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah, the proposed amendments involved changes to Standing Orders 20, 32(10), 40(3), 86, and 90. “There is
The Sarawak Legislative Assembly (DUN) sitting turned contentious on Tuesday (Nov 12) during the debate on the Natural Resources and Environment Bill 2024 when Wilfred Yap (GPS-Kota Sentosa) interrupted Violet Yong (DAP-Pending) for allegedly going off-topic. As Yong debated the Bill, Yap invoked Standing Order 32(1), which stipulates that members
SARAWAK must move to safeguard its precious hydrogen resources, says Tupong assemblyman Datuk Fazzrudin Abdul Rahman. He said the Distribution of Gas (Amendment) Bill, 2024 provides legal provisions for regulations as well as the authority to impose levies or taxes on hydrogen activities. “We simply cannot, I repeat, cannot, be
UNDER the seventh strategic thrust of the Sarawak Budget ’25 on enhancing environmental sustainability, a sum of RM11 million will be set aside by the Sarawak government to establish the Sarawak Net Zero and Carbon Plan next year. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said the allocation
THE Sarawak government will continue to focus on strengthening diverse restoration strategies, including intensifying tree planting programmes in the state with an allocation of RM4.1 million to be provided next year. When tabling the Sarawak Budget ’25, Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said this is part
A SUM of RM1.42 billion under the alternative funding will be invested for integrated and modern public transport system in the state next year. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said the key project components are the construction of three Autonomous Rapid Transit (ART) lines; construction of
THE Sarawak government will be allocating a sum of RM125 million for port development, navigational safety and other ongoing riverine projects next year. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg listed the projects, namely: “We are committed to improving port development to deliver better and more efficient services.
PREMIER Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg has tabled an expansionary Sarawak Budget ’25 of RM15.8 billion in the Sarawak Legislative Assembly (DUN) sitting today. He said the Budget proposes to increase the operating and development expenditures from RM13.6 billion in 2024 to RM15.8 billion next year, an
GEDONG: Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg has agreed to construct two motor racing circuits in the state. The first circuit will be built near the Gedong Mini Isthmus, complementing the existing sports complex. “The Isthmus is newly developed, with a bridge and a stadium in place.
GEDONG: Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) Youth has proposed to the Sarawak government to establish business incubators in every district. Youth chief Miro Simuh said this would provide opportunities for young people interested in business and entrepreneurship. “We can help in various sectors, not just agriculture or services, ensuring benefits