THE Sarawak government has approved RM425 million to upgrade electricity supply infrastructure in Lundu, Lubok Antu, Betong, Sungai Asap and Lawas. Deputy Minister for Utility (Sarawak Energy and PETROS) Datuk Ibrahim Baki said RM98 million from the total allocation has been set aside for several projects in Lundu. “The projects
SARAWAK is looking forward to organising the Larian Obor Sukan SEA 2027 as part of efforts to ensure statewide participation and inclusivity. Youth, Sports and Entrepreneur Development Deputy Minister Datuk Gerald Rentap Jabu said the initiative aims to promote the Games and build momentum across the state ahead of Sarawak’s
KUCHING: A total of 36,843 students are sitting for the 16-day Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) examination across Sarawak today. Sarawak Education Department (JPNS) director Omar Mahli said this was an increase from the 35,423 candidates recorded last year. “Today marks the first day of the written SPM papers, but the
KUCHING: The Sarawak Education Department (JPNS) has activated comprehensive contingency measures to ensure Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) candidates are not disrupted by potential floods, including deploying its special ‘Operasi Payung’ for affected areas. Director Omar Mahli said the department has identified several secondary schools located in low-lying areas, although the
BY NURA V LORNA & JACINTHA JOLENE THE first day (Nov 24) of the third meeting of the fourth session of the 19th Sarawak State Legislative Assembly (DUN) saw the tabling of the 2026 State Budget and the passing of two Bills. The Supply (2026) Bill, 2025 was tabled by
SARAWAK welcomes the RM6 billion allocation under Federal Budget 2026, said Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg. He however said the amount is insufficient to meet the state’s extensive development needs. Abang Johari said although the allocation represented a slight increase from the RM5.9 billion last year,
SARAWAK will strengthen support for small businesses next year, with RM31 million allocated under the 2026 Budget to drive micro and SME development across the state. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said the funding would support credit schemes, entrepreneurship programmes and digital adoption to help small
SARAWAK welcomed the RM6 billion allocation under the National Budget 2026 but said the amount remained insufficient to meet the state’s extensive development needs. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said although the allocation represented a slight increase from RM5.9 billion last year, more equitable federal support
SARAWAK will continue two major reform initiatives next year — the State-Owned Enterprises (SOEs) Transformation Programme and Results-Based Budgeting (RBB) — with RM17.4 million allocated under the 2026 State Budget. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said both reforms were central to strengthening public financial management and
SARAWAK has allocated RM28 million next year to support the continued implementation and expansion of S Pay Global as the state’s flagship digital payment and financial inclusion platform. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said the state’s digital journey had made strong progress, with S Pay Global