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
The Sarawak Legislative Assembly (DUN) has taken a significant step towards regulating hydrogen-related activities in the state by passing the Distribution of Gas (Amendment) Bill, 2024. Tabled by Utility and Telecommunication Minister Datuk Seri Julaihi Narawi, the Bill introduces a comprehensive legal framework for the generation, distribution, storage, and export
THE Sarawak Budget 2025 includes a public financial transformation programme, aimed at enhancing resource utilisation to align with the state’s development targets under the Post-Covid-19 Development Strategy (PCDS) 2030. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said that as part of this transformation, the government will allocate RM15.2
BY NURA V LORNA THE Sarawak Budget 2025, the largest budget ever presented in the Sarawak Legislative Assembly (DUN), stands as a strong commitment by the Sarawak government to advance the state’s development agenda. In tabling the budget, Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg emphasised its focus
