KUCHING: Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg welcomed the RM6-billion allocation for Sarawak under Malaysia Budget 2026, describing it as a boost for the State’s economic development. He said the federal unity government’s decision to provide the increased allocation reflected stronger ties with Sarawak and the shared
KUCHING: Consumers Voice of Sarawak (COVAS) welcomed Budget 2026’s targeted subsidy reforms but stressed that fair implementation and rural accessibility are crucial to protect households. The Budget introduced targeted subsidies for chicken, eggs, electricity, diesel and RON95, with estimated annual savings of RM15.5 billion. Covas President, Michael Tiong, said while
LUNDU: Natural beauty and clear skies are seen as giving the Lundu district a strong potential to be developed into Sarawak’s next astro-tourism destination. Opar Assemblyman, Billy Sujang, said the ‘Jelajah Astronomi Sarawak 2025’ programme served as a meaningful platform to spark local interest in astronomy while strengthening tourism appeal.
SERIAN: The redevelopment of Sekolah Kebangsaan (SK) Kujang Mawang, Tebedu, under Phase 3 of the RM1 billion allocation for dilapidated schools has been completed. A handover ceremony was held recently at the school to mark the project’s completion, which provided modern facilities aimed at improving the quality of rural education.
KUCHING: Sarawak’s Budget 2026 will prioritise infrastructure while also addressing housing and health services, said Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg. He stressed that the state’s needs went beyond social services, stressing that housing and health remained equally important. “Datuk Amar Dr Sim Kui Hian (Deputy Premier
KUCHING: Technology and data-driven solutions are crucial to ensure Sarawak’s water supply system remains reliable and sustainable. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said effective water management requires accurate data covering pipe networks, catchment areas, accessibility and even soil type to allow faults to be detected and
KUCHING: Thirty children from Green Eduland Kindergarten explored sustainable farming and nature-based learning during a visit to City Growers Kuching’s urban farm at Jalan Batu Lintang here recently. The activity introduced the children to planting microgreens, observing food growth from seed to harvest, and engaging with farm animals in a
KUCHING: The restriction on civil servants attending events involving alcohol applies only to government-organised functions or those held within ministries, agencies, or using government allocations and premises, says Congress of Unions of Employees in the Public and Civil Services (Cuepacs) Sarawak chairman Kullin Djayang. “The restriction does not include other
LUBOK ANTU: The construction of cascading dams in Sarawak will only proceed with the consent and support of local communities, said Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg. He said Sungai Gat in Kapit had been identified for initial development, with communities in Belaga and Baram also expressing
LUBOK ANTU: Sarawak is now exploring biomass as its next renewable energy source after successfully developing solar and hydrogen initiatives, says Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg. He said biomass, derived from natural materials such as wood and agricultural waste, could be converted into biochar, which in