Friday, 5 December 2025

Author: Neville Timothy Sanders

Eight major bridges completed to boost Sarawak connectivity

SARAWAK has completed eight major bridge projects as part of its sweeping infrastructure push to improve connectivity across the state, says Infrastructure and Port Development Minister Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas. The Deputy Premier said the completion of these landmark structures marks a significant milestone under the state’s ongoing bridge

RM7.5 billion funds 1,064 regional development projects

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),

Remaining 12MP rural development projects to be accelerated

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

Strict criteria to follow for filling local council posts

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

Sarawak tightens flood-mitigations rules for all new housing projects

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

12MP local authority projects hit 76 pct spending, says Dr Sim

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

All will be in place for SEA Games, says Karim

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

Iban war jacket adds value to museum collection

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

All-out effort to preserve Kuching’s historical areas, cultural heritage

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

Brooke Dockyard Museum to showcase Sarawak’s industrial history

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