THE Sarawak Legislative Assembly (DUN) has unanimously passed the Supplementary Supply (2025) Bill, 2025, approving an additional RM237,660,520 for ordinary expenditure this year. The Bill was tabled by Deputy Premier and Second Minister for Finance and New Economy, Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas and seconded by Deputy Premier Datuk Amar
THE state government is urged to implement a hydrography survey to assess river depth and sedimentation from upstream to Kuala Sungai Sebiew and Kuala Kemena. Iskandar Turkee (GPS-Jepak) said the survey is vital to identify causes of flooding and to formulate short- and long-term solutions. He said the findings could
THE ongoing legal dispute between Petroleum Sarawak Bhd (PETROS) and Petroliam Nasional Bhd (ETRONAS) will remain a matter for the courts, even as a Joint Declaration signed between the Federal and Sarawak Governments sets a new framework for cooperation in the oil and gas sector. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri
LAND disputes and the absence of claimants on-site have been identified as major challenges in carrying out individual lot surveys under the Native Customary Rights (NCR) land initiative in Opar. Urban Planning, Land Administration, and Environment Deputy Minister, Datuk Len Talif Salleh, said while the state government remains committed to
GAS distribution operators in Sarawak can be fined up to RM20 million if they are found to be operating without a valid licence under the state law. Utility and Telecommunication Deputy Minister, Datuk Ibrahim Baki, said offenders may also face penalties of up to ten times that amount for repeat
THE Sarawak Biodiversity Centre (SBC) will be able to operate more effectively and sustainably following the passing of the Sarawak Biodiversity Centre (Amendment) Bill, 2025, which grants greater autonomy to the centre and its council. Meluan assemblyman Rolland Duat Jubin said empowering the Council with additional authority was crucial to
THE Sarawak Biodiversity Centre (Amendment) Bill, 2025 was passed by the august House, ensuring effective, sustainable, and economically viable biodiversity governance in Sarawak. Education, Innovation and Talent Development Minister Datuk Seri Roland Sagah Wee Inn who introduced the Bill said provisions were introduced to realise commercialisation of Sarawak’s biological resources
SERIAN: Drug abuse in Tebedu has now spread to secondary school students, prompting the Malaysian Drugs Prevention Association (PEMADAM) to step up its efforts to address the growing concern. The district’s anti-drug body described the situation as deeply alarming, especially with students from SMK Tebedu reportedly among those involved. Tebedu
THE newly introduced Section 171A under the Land Code (Amendment) Bill, 2025 (the Bill) is not a religious issue but a necessary provision to register land that has been endowed or designated as wakaf. Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Awang Tengah Ali Hasan said it is important to ensure that such
THE Sarawak Biodiversity Centre (SBC) will be able to operate more effectively and sustainably with the passing of the Sarawak Biodiversity Centre (Amendment) Bill, 2025, which grants greater autonomy to the centre and its council. Meluan assemblyman Rolland Duat Jubin said empowering the Council with additional authority was crucial to