THE State Legislative Assembly unanimously passed the Sarawak Ombudsman Bill, 2023 on Monday, the first state to have such a law. The bill was earlier tabled by Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Awang Tengah Ali Hasan. When winding up the debates on the Bill, Awang Tengah assured Padungan assemblyman Chong Chieng
BY NATASHA JEE & GABRIEL LIHAN Chong Chieng Jen has proposed that ministers and deputies should also be subjected to the same scrutiny by the ombudsman. The Padungan assemblyman said that this is necessary because a lot of administration stems from the minister’s orders. “The proposed Sarawak Ombudsman Bill, 2023,
THE establishment of the ombudsman system in Sarawak can indirectly contribute to the improvement of the economy. Joseph Chieng (GPS-Bukit Assek) said it can reduce corruption, improve public service delivery, protect business and consumer rights, and also promote transparency and accountability. “While the impacts of the ombudsman system on the
MAMBONG: By the end of this year, Mambong Constituency will see the execution of 16 Rural Transformation Programme (RTP) projects totalling RM2.35 million. These projects include various developments such as the upgrading of the hut and road at St Bernard Church in Kampung Sadir; upgrading of the Kampung Mambong’s football
SIBU: Community leaders throughout the state are optimistic about the 2024 State Budget, anticipating broad-ranging benefits for the people across Sarawak. However, they also expressed the need for specific sectors and priorities to receive emphasis and primary attention under the budget. Penghulu Mirza Mohamad said one of the sectors which
KUCHING: State and youth leaders believe the 2024 State Budget to be tabled by Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg on Monday will be a people-centric package. Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) vice president Datuk Gerald Rentap Jabu said apart from being a people-centre budget, it will
KUCHING: Balai Ringin assemblyman Datuk Snowdan Lawan has high hopes for increased funding directed towards state regional development agencies in the upcoming 2024 State Budget. He said for his constituency, he expects forthcoming allocations, particularly from the Greater Kuching Coordinated Development Agency (GKCDA) and Sri Aman Development Agency (SADA), aiming
KUCHING: Discussions are underway between the Federal Ministry of Youth and Sports (KBS) and Sarawak Ministry of Youth, Sports, and Entrepreneur Development (MYSED) regarding the funding for the 2024 Malaysian Games (SUKMA). Minister Hannah Yeoh said the federal government is committed to supporting Sarawak in best possible way. “We’re actively
KUCHING: The development agenda in Sarawak is set to transform every region of the state by 2030. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said the wide range of developmental initiatives spans from the southern to the central and northern regions. “From 2017 and the current situation of
KUCHING: Sarawakians can look forward to a wave of positive developments as Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg is set to present the 2024 State Budget at the Sarawak State Legislative Assembly (DUN) sitting on Monday. He said the state government’s successful revenue increase will translate into