BINTULU: A road maintenance revolution has taken place in Sarawak with the introduction of the Continuous Reinforced Concrete Pavement (CRCP) method, applied for the first time in the state at Junction 5 here. The Sarawak Public Works Department (PWD) said the innovative approach, which uses continuously reinforced concrete to withstand
KUCHING: All local councils must adopt sustainable urban planning, said Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg, while assuring that the state government would approve such plans once submitted. He said towns must be designed with separate lanes for pedestrians, cyclists and motorcyclists, alongside green spaces planted with
KUCHING: The Sarawak government will review the allowances of local councillors within the next six months. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said the review would also cover allowances for community leaders, including village chiefs (KMKK) and longhouse chiefs, to ensure their remuneration matches their responsibilities. Abang
KUCHING: The implementation of the 13th Malaysia Plan (13MP) in Sarawak will be driven by 10 high-level strategies, charting a clear path forward for balanced, inclusive and sustainable growth. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said the strategies are designed to focus resources and partnerships on areas
KUCHING: Sarawak will focus on infrastructure, economy, environment, social development and governance under the 13th Malaysia Plan (13MP), spanning 15 key socioeconomic sectors. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said 1,418 kilometres of roads and 30 bridges would be built and upgraded across the state, while rural
KUCHING: Sarawak achieved several major breakthroughs during the 12th Malaysia Plan (12MP), giving the state greater control over its economy. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said these achievements included the state government’s takeover of ports, power generation assets, and the establishment of Petroleum Sarawak Berhad (Petros),
SIMUNJAN: The Forest Department Sarawak (FDS) has urged the Ministry of Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts (MTCP) to list Sabal Open Day as an annual event in the Sarawak Tourism Calendar. Its director, Datuk Hamden Mohammad, said the event, introduced in 2024, is currently only featured in the department’s
KUCHING: The recent Kota Kinabalu High Court’s decision on Sabah’s right to the 40 per cent revenue entitlement, and the review of special grants, serve as a clear signal for the federal government to expedite the conclusion of negotiations on Sarawak’s special grant under Article 112D of the Federal Constitution.
SIMUNJAN: The RM65-million Sabal Complex is expected to be completed by 2028, providing modern facilities to support eco-tourism, recreation and forest research at the Sabal Forest Reserve. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said the funds had already been approved, with documentation prepared by the Forest Department
KOTA SAMARAHAN: The Ministry of Health (MoH) is prepared to assist any state government planning to implement vaccination programmes for school students to curb the spread of Influenza A. Deputy Health Minister Datuk Lukanisman Awang Sauni said so far, only Selangor had carried out an influenza vaccination initiative at the