KUCHING: Coordination of fatwas by the Mufti Department is very important to clarify the interpretation of technology and science in the context of Islamic law. While pointing that fatwa is under the jurisdiction of the state, Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said those who are given
KUCHING: The Sarawak Government will no longer provide allocations for Government-Linked Companies (GLCs) namely Sarawak Economic Development Corporation (SEDC) and Bintulu Development Authority (BDA) from 2027 onwards. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said the move would enable the state government to strengthen its financial position while
KUCHING: The upcoming parliamentary session is expected to witness the introduction of the Bintulu Port Bill, as revealed by Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg. He made this announcement during a media interaction following his participation in the Iban Cultural Heritage Symposium and Expo 2024 at the
KUCHING: Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg has endorsed the proposal to include the Dayak Cultural Foundation (DCF) in the upgrading programme of Fort Lily and Fort Slyvia. DCF intends to gather and exhibit tangible and intangible Iban artefacts in these forts. Abang Johari expressed his approval
KUCHING: Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg goes ‘ngabang’ at the residence of Works Minister Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi here today in the spirit of Gawai. Upon his arrival at 12.40pm, Abang Johari was welcomed by Nanta and his family. Before having their meal together, Nanta
KUCHING: Head of State Tun Pehin Sri Dr Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar and his wife, Toh Puan Fauziah Mohd Sanusi arrived in Brunei Darussalam for a three-day official work visit starting today (June 23). The couple landed at Brunei International Airport at 12 noon and was welcomed by Minister of
KUCHING: The Sarawak government is committed to addressing the issue of dilapidated schools as a conducive teaching and learning environment is crucial for both teachers and students. In stating this, Education, Innovation and Talent Development Minister Datuk Seri Roland Sagah pointed out that a school should be a place where
KUCHING: Sarawak aims to have a society that is both educated and cultured. According to Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg, an educated and cultured society is the balance that the state needs. Similar to environment and development, he explained, there needs to be a balance. “This
KUCHING: There are more than 200 dilapidated schools in Sarawak that needed to be rebuilt as soon as possible, said Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg. The Premier said as the state Education Department has been given the authority to approve projects which are directly funded by the
KUCHING: The Senior Citizen Health Benefit (SCHB) initiative in Sarawak has gained participation from 88 private clinics registered under the Sarawak Social Welfare Department (JKMS) panel. During a press conference on SCHB at Baitulmakmur Building II, Women, Childhood and Community Wellbeing Development Minister Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah revealed that these
