THE state government has been urged to ensure Sibu receives strong consideration in AirBorneo’s route planning. Bukit Assek assemblyman, Chieng Jin Ek, stressed that Sarawak’s new airline must serve all regions fairly and not concentrate connectivity solely in Kuching. He said air travel remains a “vital bridge” for Sarawakians, particularly
BA’KELALAN assemblyman Baru Bian has called for urgent attention to rural healthcare in Sarawak, highlighting the need for resident specialists at the new Lawas Hospital and the repair of neglected clinics in his constituency. He commended the government’s efforts to complete the long-awaited Lawas Hospital by May 2026, a project
THE Sarawak Ports Authority is expected to start full operations by the second quarter of 2026, consolidating all existing port authorities in the state under a single regulatory body. Deputy Minister of Infrastructure and Port Development Datuk Majang Renggi said the consolidation is being carried out under the Sarawak Ports
AS of Oct 1, there are no households in Sarawak, including the Kabong constituency, that fall under the hardcore poor category. Deputy Minister of Women, Early Childhood and Community Wellbeing Development Datuk Mohamad Razi Sitam said that this is based on the 2022 Poverty Line Income for hardcore poor, which
KUCHING: Leading coffee experts from around the world will converge on Kuching this weekend for the Borneo Coffee Symposium II, an international gathering aimed at charting the future of tropical coffee cultivation amid a changing global climate. Organised by Earthlings Coffee Workshop, the symposium will take place from Nov 29
KUCHING: Parti Rakyat Sarawak (PRS) Youth has clarified that any appearance or participation by Sarawak leaders in programmes or campaign activities in the Sabah election is done strictly in their individual capacity. The wing stressed the involvement of individuals does not represent PRS or Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS), nor does
PUJUT state assemblyman, Adam Yii Siew Sang, has called for monetary incentives to encourage greater public participation in waste segregation and recycling. He said incentivising households and businesses could accelerate behavioural change, promote greener habits, and strengthen Sarawak’s transition towards a circular economy. “Most of the time, people respond positively
THE establishment of the Sustainable Resources and Wastes Management Fund will play a central role in supporting Sarawak’s shift towards a more sustainable future under the Sustainable Resources and Waste Management Bill 2025. Engkilili assemblyman Dr Johnical Rayong Ngipa said the fund would enable continuous support for the newly formed
THE Sustainable Resources and Wastes Management Bill 2025 is anchored on four key pillars designed to transform how Sarawak manages its resources and waste. Tebedu assemblyman Dr Simon Sinang Bada said the proposed ordinance introduces a comprehensive framework centred on waste reduction at source, mandatory segregation, strengthened recycling and composting
THE implementation of a circular economy under the Sustainable Resources and Wastes Management Bill, 2025 is the cornerstone of Sarawak’s shift towards a cleaner, more resilient future. Tellian assemblyman Royston Valentine said provisions under Part III which introduce mandatory segregation, controlled resource management and strict licensing mark a major transformation
