THE Sarawak Government has allocated RM7.5 billion to fund 1,064 projects under the state’s regional development agencies. Deputy Premier and Second Finance and New Economy Minister, Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas, said the projects, overseen by five agencies, namely the Sri Aman Development Agency (SADA), Betong Division Development Agency (BDDA),
SARAWAK has made notable strides in the implementation of projects under the 12th Malaysia Plan (12MP), which forms the first phase of the state’s Post COVID-19 Development Strategy (PCDS 2030). In his ministerial winding-up speech at the State Legislative Assembly (DUN) sitting here today, Deputy Premier and Second Finance and
THE appointment of mayors, municipal chairpersons, and district council heads in Sarawak is guided by strict, merit-based criteria, said Deputy Premier and Public Health, Housing and Local Government Minister Datuk Amar Dr Sim Kui Hian. Addressing concerns over gender representation in local government leadership, Dr Sim clarified that appointments are
ALL upcoming private housing developments in Sarawak will be required to comply with stricter and more technically-detailed flood-mitigation standards as the state intensifies efforts to address increasingly frequent flash floods. Deputy Minister of Public Health, Housing and Local Government Datuk Michael Tiang said the enhanced requirements implemented under the Department
THE Ministry of Public Health, Housing and Local Government has utilised 76 per cent of its RM470.4 million allocation under the 12th Malaysia Plan (12MP) for development projects carried out by 25 local authorities across Sarawak. Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Dr Sim Kui Hian said RM359.3 million had been spent
YOUTH, Sports and Entrepreneur Development Minister Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah is confident that Sarawak will be fully prepared to co-host the 34th SEA Games in 2027, assuring that all major requirements will be completed within the remaining one and a half years. He said preparations are progressing steadily
A RARE Iban war jacket featuring a unique blend of traditional and modern motifs has been added to the Sarawak Museum Department’s (JMS) collection, making it one of the most significant recent contributions to the state’s cultural preservation efforts. Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts Minister Datuk Seri Abdul Karim
THE Sarawak government is revitalising the Old Kuching Smart Heritage (OKSHE) initiative to strengthen the preservation of historical areas and cultural heritage around the city. Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts Minister Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah said the OKSHE programme strategically leverages Kuching’s tangible and intangible heritage, including
THE recently completed Brooke Dockyard Industrial Heritage Museum will offer visitors a unique glimpse into Sarawak’s industrial history. Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts Minister Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah said the dockyard, established by the second Rajah, Sir Charles Brooke, played a crucial role in ship repairs in
THE Sarawak Rivers Board (SRB) continues to strengthen and maintain key riverine infrastructure, recording 2,616 vessels utilising its wharf facilities as of Oct 31, handling 28,566 Gross Tonnage (GT) and 255,324 tonnes of cargo. Passenger terminals across the state saw 487,653 travellers, while Miri anchorage registered the highest traffic with