SARAWAK Budget 2025 has earmarked RM5 million to initiate preliminary works for a state-of-the-art cancer centre, aimed at addressing the growing need for specialised cancer care in the state Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said the Sarawak Cancer Centre will ultimately receive a total allocation of
PREMIER Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg has announced a significant allocation of RM431 million under Sarawak Budget 2025 for various affordable housing initiatives aimed at improving housing access across the state. Under the 12th Malaysia Plan, RM54 million has been earmarked for the construction of 1,000 Rumah
PREMIER Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg announced that the Sarawak Budget 2025 will allocate RM376.72 million to advance agricultural initiatives aimed at transforming and diversifying the state’s economy. In his address at the second reading of the Sarawak Budget 2025 during the second meeting of the third
KUCHING: The demand for one-third of parliamentary seats stems from a long-standing sense of underrepresentation and disparity in development compared to the peninsula states. Despite contributing significantly to federal revenue, locals argue that the economic voices of the Borneo states have been stifled, and their rights, as enshrined in the
KUCHING: Padungan community leader Kapitan Lucas Yong has called for a transparent and fair process, free from external interference or manipulation as Sarawak United People’s Party (SUPP) Kuching branch prepares for its elections on Nov 10. In a recent interview, he lashed out at certain individuals trying to disrupt unity
KUCHING: Several associations in Sarawak have called for an increase in parliamentary seats for Sabah and Sarawak to reflect their status as founding territories of Malaysia. The associations argue that Sabah and Sarawak should collectively hold at least one-third of the total parliamentary seats, ensuring the protection of the Malaysia
KUCHING: The second phase of the Sarawak Islamic Skills Institute (Ikmas) construction project has been fully completed, with a capacity to accommodate 550 students. Works Minister Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi said the RM34.289 million project was completed with the issuance of the Certificate of Practical Completion (CPC) on Aug
KABONG: The launch of the Cashless Society Initiative by Bank Simpanan Nasional (BSN) will drive the potential of the district as a tourism town in Sarawak. Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof said a cashless system needs to be introduced and practised to enable and facilitate both local and
KOTA SAMARAHAN: Guided by the wisdom of a Malay proverb that translates to ‘if you’re too shy to ask, you will get lost,’ Nur Fatmadewi Dollah Chek’s journey of balancing work and studies led her to earn the prestigious 2024 Academic Award at the 3rd convocation ceremony of Professional and
KOTA SAMARAHAN: OM Materials (Sarawak) Sdn Bhd (OM Sarawak) and Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (UNIMAS) have inked a memorandum of agreement (MoA) to explore the environmental suitability and potential industrial applications of silicon manganese (SiMn) slags. The collaboration emphasises both parties’ commitment to advance sustainable practices in the construction sector and
