KUCHING: Parti Rakyat Sarawak (PRS) Youth chief Datuk Snowdan Lawan has confirmed his withdrawal from contesting the party’s deputy president post ahead of the upcoming PRS Triennial Delegates Conference (TDC) on Oct 18 and 19. He said the decision was made after consultations with supporters and senior leaders, noting that
KUCHING: Muslims must build their intellectual capacity to harness natural resources and advance through the concept of waqf for the benefit of mankind. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said Sarawak had been blessed with abundant resources such as sunlight, rivers, land and rainforests. He stressed that
KUCHING: Tabung Baitulmal Sarawak will not be internationalised, but the state remains open to sharing its knowledge and successful approaches with others, says Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg. He stressed that Baitulmal is a Sarawak institution that coordinated the economic strength of the Muslim community, primarily
KUCHING: Sarawak has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening the state’s economy through the newly introduced Sarawak State Ownership Policy. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said the policy was designed to optimise natural resources and diversify Sarawak’s economic base in a sustainable manner. “With clear principles and
KUCHING: Head of State, Tun Pehin Sri Dr Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar, today conferred state awards and honours in conjunction with his 79th official birthday, with Deputy Prime Minister, Datuk Amar Fadillah Yusof, leading the list of 42 top recipients. Fadillah, who is the Minister of Energy Transition and Water
KUCHING: Sarawak’s regulatory control over liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) through state-owned Petroleum Sarawak Bhd (PETROS) has been hailed as a major milestone under the Malaysia Agreement 1963 (MA63), strengthening the state’s autonomy in the energy sector. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said the achievement reflected the
KUCHING: A crowd of about 10,000 people converged on Padang Merdeka to witness the grand parade and ceremony in celebration of the 79th official birthday of the Head of State, Tun Pehin Sri Dr Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar, today. The festivities began at 7:30 am with the ceremonial parade featuring
KUCHING: Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg conveyed deep appreciation to the Head of State, Tun Pehin Sri Dr Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar, for his lifelong sacrifices and service in defending Sarawak’s rights and sovereignty. He said Wan Junaidi had ensured that Sarawak continued to be respected
KUCHING: Sarawak’s revenue growth to RM14.2 billion last year reflected the state government’s effective fiscal and economic management. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said Sarawak had advanced with a clear direction since Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) took over the administration. He said that Sarawak’s record RM15.8
KUCHING: State-funded projects such as the Second Trunk Road (STR) and the Sarawak Coastal Road reflect the Sarawak Government’s commitment to strengthening infrastructure across the State. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said the state government had invested RM5.58 billion in the construction of the 225-kilometre STR,