THE tabling of the Sarawak Ports Authority Bill 2024, which is to establish a central port authority known as Sarawak Ports Authority, will replace the pre-Malaysia law, the Ports Authorities Ordinance 1961. Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas also said the proposed new centralised Port Authority will replace all
The Sarawak government has been urged to establish a Free Trade Zone (FTZ) at Bintulu Port. Tanjong Batu assemblyman Johnny Pang said that streamlined customs regulations and attractive tax incentives would make the zone a magnet for global businesses, reducing operational costs and enhancing Sarawak’s competitive edge in international trade.
THE Sarawak government will discuss with the federal government on the implementation of targeted aid to eligible Sarawakians. Deputy Minister in the Premier Department (Law, MA63, and State-Federal Relations) Datuk Sharifah Hasidah Sayeed Aman Ghazali said this is crucial to ensure the interests and data of the people are protected.
BINTULU: Rural communities must give primary importance to education because it can bring about change in their lives. Selangau MP Edwin Banta said education has the potential to change the future of families. “My main agenda as a representative of the people is to ensure the children in the Selangau
KUCHING: With Sarawak now at the forefront of digital economic development, it is crucial for the state government to take steps to ensure protection of the privacy of individuals, data and information. Head of State Tun Pehin Sri Dr Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar said the scope and boundaries in terms of the law need to be carefully
KUCHING: Political stability will continue to be Sarawak’s pillar for advancement and greater success in the future. Head of State Tun Pehin Sri Dr Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar said political stability being the cornerstone of Sarawak’s economic planning and development is crucial for the people to continue working together and
KUCHING: The Sarawak government has been urged to continue pressing for the return of the state’s eroded rights. Head of State Tun Pehin Sri Dr Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar said the restoration of Sarawak’s rights enshrined under the Malaysia Agreement 1963 (MA63) is a matter close to his heart. “Therefore,
KUCHING: Sarawak aims to export around 240,000 tonnes of hydrogen to Japan and South Korea by 2028. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said this initiative would position the state as a leading producer of clean and renewable energy. “We are blessed with abundance of water resources,
KUCHING: The Sarawak Bumiputera Entrepreneurs Chamber (DUBS) has received another RM10 million in business funds, aimed at providing training and development opportunities for its members and business partners. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said he had agreed to provide the allocation to the chamber. “DUBS already
KUCHING: Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg plans to establish an aerospace course at i-CATS University College. He said in collaboration with a UK-based company, the state aims to produce compound chip designs tailored for the aerospace industry. “We will work together with SMD Semiconductor to train
