KUCHING: The Public Works Department (PWD) is set to embark on a landmark year of infrastructure development with a budget of RM1.31 billion for 2025. The funding amounts to a significant 63.9 per cent increase from last year’s allocation of RM799.52 million. PWD Sarawak Director Dr. Cassidy Morris said the
KUCHING: Sarawak government has expressed appreciation to Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim for clearly recognising and acknowledging Petroleum Sarawak Berhad (PETROS) as sole gas aggregator in Sarawak. Anwar made the acknowledgment during a press conference in Abu Dhabi regarding the PETRONAS/PETROS issue on Tuesday. This was disclosed by Premier
KUCHING: Bandar Kuching MP Dr Kelvin Yii is deeply saddened by the tragic accident which claimed five lives here Tuesday (Jan 15) In a statement, he said the crash which involved three vehicles and two motorcycles has had a telling effect on frequent road users and residents of the surrounding
KUCHING: The Sri Aman Development Agency (SADA) has pledged its commitment to further enhance rice production in the Batang Lupar area. In line with this, SADA, through the Sri Aman Division Resident’s Office, has signed an agreement with the Sarawak Development Institute to conduct a study titled “Mapping the Ecosystem
JOHOR BAHRU: The Johor state government seeks to learn from Sarawak and Malacca in terms of tourism development, says Menteri Besar Datuk Onn Hafiz Ghazi. According to a news report from TVS, Onn expressed the state government’s intention to study the approaches used by both states in developing their tourism
KUCHING: The Sarawak government and Petroleum Sarawak Berhad (PETROS) will continue to work closely with the federal government and Petroliam Nasional Berhad (PETRONAS). Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said this is to ensure that PETROS carries out its role as the sole gas aggregator without interruption
JOHOR BAHRU: Johor wants to learn from Sarawak and Melaka about tourism development, said its Menteri Besar Johor Datuk Onn Hafiz Ghazi. He expressed the state government’s intention to study the approaches used by Melaka and Sarawak in developing their tourism sectors. He acknowledged that Johor is blessed with natural
KUCHING: The Sarawak Public Works Department (PWD) assembly gathered over 1,000 PWD officers, including virtual participation from branches and divisions, aimed to strengthen the commitment of PWD Sarawak. In his speech, PWD director Dr Cassidy Morris urged PWD officers to uphold the department’s mission and vision to achieve the government’s
DALAT: Persistent efforts and the effective use of available resources help students to succeed, particularly in rural areas where infrastructure is still developing, said Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah. The Women, Childhood and Community Wellbeing Development Minister, speaking at the SK Kampung Klid/Plajau Student Excellence and Appreciation Ceremony on Tuesday (Jan
SIBU: The Sarawak government provides grants to local authorities (PBT) to help ease their financial burdens caused by the exemption of property taxes for longhouses and residential properties with low property tax rates. Deputy Minister of Public Health, Housing, and Local Government Datuk Dr Penguang Manggil said the grants aim
