Wednesday, 1 April 2026

Author: Natasha Jee

Yii envisions Miri Port’s return to oil and gas hub status

Pujut assemblyman Adam Yii envisions seeing Miri Port return to its former glory as the main hub for oil and gas activities.  In the 1980s, Miri Port functioned as the primary hub for offshore oil and gas industries and supply bases, leading to flourishing businesses and prosperity in Miri. “Ports

Pujut rep calls for continued study and innovation to diversify income sources

There is a need to continue studying, researching and developing new innovative industries to create multiple sources of income, especially those aligning with the Sustainable Development Goals. In his debate speech on the 2024 State Budget at the State Legislative Assembly sitting on Wednesday (Nov 22), Adam Yii (GPS-Pujut) stressed

Calm, approachable and down-to-earth

KATIBAS assemblyman Lidam Assan stands out as a down-to-earth person.  Judging from his music preference, one could already guess his character – simple, calm and shows a sense of humility.  He is also a hardworking man, striving to deliver the best for the people in his constituency.  In a rare

Enhancement of state civil service welcomed

PUJUT assemblyman Adam Yii welcomes the Sarawak government’s reform efforts to build a responsive and effective public civil service.  He said such an initiative does not in any way condemn the current public servants as being incompetent, but the Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg’s move to

Electricity amendment Bill unanimously passed

The Electricity (Amendment) Bill was unanimously passed at the Sarawak State Legislative Assembly (DUN) on Tuesday, November 21. The bill was tabled by Minister of Utility and Telecommunication Datuk Seri Julaihi Narawi and passed after the third reading. In response to Miro Simuh (GPS-Serembu) during his winding-up speech, Julaihi stated

Landlords liable for deposits and electricity supplies

Landlords could avoid liability by taking deposits from their tenants to cover any outstanding electricity bills. Minister of Utility and Telecommunication, Datuk Seri Julaihi Narawi, responded to Chong Chieng Jen (DAP-Padungan), who raised concerns about the new section 27(3) of the Ordinance. The section states that an electricity supplier, like

Juggling responsibilities with a smile

Opar assemblyman Billy Sujang leads a hectic schedule yet manages to balance his personal life with his professional commitments. He shared what keeps him motivated, crediting his supportive wife for understanding his demanding job schedule, for which he is deeply grateful. In a rare insight shared with the New Sarawak

Amendment timely for total power coverage

THE proposed Electricity (Amendment) Bill 2023 is timely in view of the need to speed up the target of 100 per cent electricity supply to the whole state in 2025.  John Ilus (GPS-Bukit Semuja) said Sarawak Energy Berhad (SEB) is taking initiatives to ensure this covers the rural areas or

New Bill advances clean energy leadership

The proposed Environment (Reduction of Greenhouse Gases Emission) Bill, 2023, will pave the way for Sarawak to have its own complete regulatory framework on clean and renewable energy, underlining its status as one of the global leaders in clean energy. Deputy Minister in the Premier’s Department (Law, MA63, and Federal-State

Sarawak passes Environment Bill, 2023

SARAWAK’s landmark Environment (Reduction of Greenhouse Gases Emission) Bill, 2023 was unanimously passed in the State Legislative Assembly (DUN) tonight. Deputy Minister in the Premier’s Department (Law, MA63 and Federal-State Relations) Datuk Sharifah Hasidah Sayeed Aman Ghazali in her winding up speech said the bill on greenhouse gas emission reduction