SIBURAN: The Health Ministry (MOH) welcomes a proposal by Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Dr Sim Kui Hian to restructure the Technical Committee of the Malaysia Agreement 1963 Implementation Action Council (MTPMA63) by including senior representatives from the Finance Ministry (MOF) and the Economic Planning Unit (EPU). Health Minister Datuk Seri
SERIAN: The official opening of Serian Health Clinic marked the end of a long wait for residents, reflecting years of efforts by local leaders to secure a more comfortable and accessible healthcare facility for the community. Officiated by Health Minister, Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad, the clinic was expected to
KUCHING: Sarawak is set to launch electricity supply via Limbang to Sipitang and Kota Kinabalu in Sabah within the next two months, strengthening regional power connectivity under the Asean grid initiative. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said the move would extend Sarawak’s electricity exports beyond its
KUCHING: Sarawak is aligning its higher education offerings with future industry needs to ensure employment opportunities keep pace with the expected increase in graduates under the Free Tertiary Education Scheme (FTES). Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said the state’s strategy focused on preparing graduates for industries
KUCHING: Sarawak has set its focus on four sectors, namely semiconductors, aerospace, human capital and renewable energy, as it charts the next phase of its economic direction starting in 2026. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said the state was now shifting its focus to long-term economic
KUCHING: Sarawak sees potential in charging carbon emitters for storing their emissions in the state’s forests, although global mechanisms to value carbon storage remain inconsistent and are still being refined. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said the idea of valuing forest-based carbon storage stemmed from the
NINE years into the tenure of Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg as Premier, his administration has been viewed as reflecting a governance approach centred on institutional stability, policy coherence and long-term development planning. Political analyst Professor Dr Novel Lyndon said the administration had demonstrated an understanding of
KUCHING: Sarawak’s strategy to raise household incomes and address poverty hinges on strengthening human capital, alongside modernising traditional sectors such as agriculture through mechanisation and digitalisation. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said productivity gains — particularly in rural areas — were critical to breaking the poverty
MUKAH: Sekolah Kebangsaan (SK) Kampung Tanam in Dalat is ready for full use for the 2026 school session following the completion of its new school facilities. The Sarawak Public Works Department (JKR Sarawak) carried out the official handover of the completed project to the Sarawak State Education Department after a
AS Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg marks his ninth year in office on Tuesday (Jan 13), attention has turned to how his leadership has shaped Sarawak’s governance framework, policy direction and long-term development trajectory. The governance approach under his administration has been regarded as a form