THE Ministry of Infrastructure and Port Development has appointed a port advisor and a task force to lead the development of the Sarawak Ports Master Plan. Deputy Minister Datuk Majang Renggi said development of the master plan also involves gathering input from key stakeholders, benchmarking against international best practices, and
THE state government will consider upgrading resettlement areas, or genturung, into fully recognised villages, subject to legal and regulatory compliance. Deputy Minister in the Premier’s Department (Law and Native Customs), Datuk Jefferson Jamit Unyat, said such recognition would be granted as long as it does not contravene existing laws, particularly
SARIKEI: Recycling collection here soared by 52 per cent in 2024, a significant achievement credited to the success of the Electrical and Electronic Waste (e-waste) collection campaign and the 3R Goods Purchase programme. Sarikei District Council (MDS) Chairman, Wong Kie Yong, said the increase reflects growing public awareness and commitment
KOTA PADAWAN: The Bidayuh community has been urged to seize the opportunity to pursue higher education at institutions of higher learning (IPT) in the fields of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM). Education, Innovation and Talent Development Minister Datuk Seri Roland Sagah said this is in line with the needs
BINTULU: Housing developers who fail to deliver their projects on time will face strict enforcement actions including blacklisting, fines, and prosecution under the Housing Development Ordinance. Public Health, Housing and Local Government Deputy Minister, Datuk Michael Tiang Ming Tee, issued the warning during a site visit today to two delayed
MUKAH: Kampung Penat has been selected as the implementation site for the ‘Santuni MADANI Programme: One Village, One Leader‘ in the Mukah parliamentary constituency. The project reflects the federal government’s commitment to bridge urban-rural development gaps. Mukah Member of Parliament, Datuk Hanifah Hajar Taib, said the initiative reflects a nationwide
KUCHING: With Malaysia moving towards full implementation of the e-Invoice system, digital transformation is no longer optional but a critical necessity. Batu Kitang Assemblyman, Datuk Lo Khere Chiang, called for collaboration among government agencies, the private sector, and the community to ensure that no one is left behind in the
KUCHING: Six promising startups co-founded by Sarawakians have been selected to join the second cohort of the Scale Sarawak Programme, an entrepreneurial development initiative spearheaded by Tabung Ekonomi Gagasan Anak Sarawak (TEGAS) in collaboration with Endeavor Malaysia. Running from May to October this year, the programme aims to accelerate the
KUCHING: The appointment of 31 Sebuyau District Council members today reflects the state government’s commitment to strengthening local governance as an effective and inclusive platform for delivering policies based on the needs of the people. Sebuyau assemblyman, Datuk Seri Julaihi Narawi, said the appointments are seen as a strategic effort
KUCHING: Since the elevation of its status to a full district around two years ago, Sebuyau have undergone major transformation and development, bringing improved infrastructure, public facilities, amenities and economic opportunities to the area Sebuyau assemblyman, Datuk Seri Julaihi Narawi, said that various developments in Sebuyau show the seriousness of
