The service sector has contributed the most to the state economy at 34.6 per cent in 2018. Transport Minister Datuk Lee Kim Shin said Sarawak’s economy has achieved commendable growth over the years, and contribution from the service sector is expected to increase in years to come towards a developed
In line with the Sarawak government’s digitalisation initiative, the Ministry of Local Government and Housing is developing an online application system that serves as a one-stop centre for housing development projects in Sarawak. Its minister Datuk Seri Dr Sim Kui Hian said the system called Home2Grab is expected to be
A Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) Blue Line Project connecting Kuching Sentral to Kuching Waterfront has been proposed to improve the public transportation system in the state. Transport Minister Datuk Lee Kim Shin said that the project was expected to be implemented next year. “The Public Works Department (JKR) and Transport
Kuching city is one of the five cities selected for the implementation of Stage Bus Services Transformation (SBST). Transport Minister Datuk Lee Kim Shin said his ministry was working with Konsortium Bas Bandaraya Kuching Sdn Bhd to implement bus services under the SBST programme, expected to be implemented next year.
SERIAN: The Sarawak government is ready to assist fruit farmers who have shown interest and commitment to grow big. Deputy Chief Minister and Minister of Agriculture, Native Land and Regional Development Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas assured the farmers the government had several programmes to help them. These include grants,
KUCHING: A group of Sarawak activists for change calling themselves Sovereigntists will hold a citizens’ assembly named the Sarawak People’s Congress 2020 on May 2 next year. The congress will focus on the themes of sovereignty, self-determination and solidarity. A Committee of Convenors assigned to specific tasks will manage the
KUCHING: Over 2,000 people took part in the annual Colour Rush 2019 charity run to raise awareness on childhood cancer. The run held at Saradise Kuching was organised by the Sarawak Children’s Cancer Society (SCCS) and supported by Lead Sports Centre and ouryouth.my. Held for the 7th year, the 5km
KUCHING: About 70 children diagnosed with cancer in Sarawak each year. The was pointed out by the Sarawak Children’s Cancer Society (SCCS) in its statement which was released during the society’s annual run Colour Rush 2019 held at Saradise Kuching yesterday. Last year, the society assisted 66 new cases of
KUCHING: Sarawak United People’s Party (SUPP) has called upon Sarawakians to not let Pakatan Harapan (PH) take over in the 12th state election, or else the fight will no longer be ‘Sarawak for Sarawakians’ but ‘Sarawak for Malayans’. Its president Datuk Seri Dr Sim Kui Hian warned that if PH
KUCHING: Handicrafts artisans all over the world face challenges when technology takes over their world. But on a positive note, they can also improve their productivity, quality and skills with help of technology. New Sarawak Tribune managed to interview participants who attended the World Craft Cities Network Forum in conjunction