A TOTAL of 754 new households across 43 villages and longhouses in the Majau, Mam, Batu Luking, Poi, and Menalun areas of Kanowit, Sibu Division, will benefit from the Rural Water Supply Project (BALB). Deputy Minister for Utility and Telecommunication Datuk Dr Abdul Rahman Junaidi said the project includes pipe
SARAWAK Energy Berhad (SEB) does not provide compensation for electrical equipment damage caused by power outages, but users may appeal by submitting necessary documents, such as a police report, photos of the damage, and repair receipts. Deputy Minister for Utility and Telecommunication Datuk Dr Abdul Rahman Junaidi assured that SEB
THE Sarawak government wants the return of parliamentary seats originally held by Singapore before its 1965 exit from Malaysia, emphasising that this move would restore the 35 per cent seat allocation for Sabah and Sarawak in line with the founding principles of Malaysia and the Inter-Governmental Committee (IGC) Report. Deputy
THE Sarawak government is calling for the return of parliamentary seats originally held by Singapore before its 1965 exit from Malaysia. This move aims to restore the 35 per cent seat allocation for Sabah and Sarawak, in line with the founding principles of Malaysia and the Inter-Governmental Committee (IGC) Report.
SARAWAK’S Natural Resources and Environment Board (NREB) is set to gain extensive powers and responsibilities as part of the Natural Resources and Environment Bill 2024, ensuring more comprehensive environmental oversight and resource management for the state. Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Awang Tengah Ali Hasan said the NREB, established as a
THE Natural Resources and Environment Bill 2024 grants Sarawak greater authority over its environmental management, particularly in areas such as scheduled waste regulation, environmental impact assessment (EIA), and enforcement measures. Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Awang Tengah Ali Hasan said that the Bill provides Sarawak with the necessary framework to regulate
THE Sarawak Integrated River Basin Development (PLSB) Sungai Sarawak Package 2 and 3 projects are currently facing delays, with progress rates falling behind the original schedule. Deputy Minister for Public Health, Housing and Local Government Datuk Dr Penguang Manggil said that Package 2, which includes land clearing and building a
THE Natural Resources and Environment Bill 2024 will grant Sarawak full authority over its natural resources, environmental management, and pollution control. Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Awang Tengah Ali Hasan said that Sarawak will be able to set its own environmental quality standards to protect flora, fauna, and human health for
THE Natural Resources and Environment Bill, 2024, does not merely shift administrative power; it grants Sarawak the tools to enact meaningful environmental change. Bukit Assek assemblyman Chieng Jin Ek noted that Sarawak’s diverse natural landscape requires effective stewardship, and the Bill would enhance the state’s capacity to safeguard biodiversity, manage
THE Ministry of International Trade, Industry and Investment is currently developing the Sarawak Investment Policy to establish strategies and action plans that enhance Sarawak’s appeal as a preferred investment destination. Deputy Minister for International Trade, Industry, and Investment Datuk Malcolm Mussen Lamoh said the Sarawak government encourages strategic partnerships with