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SPAOH: Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM) Sarawak and the State Public Works Department (PWD) can collaborate in key areas of construction, particularly in tackling engineering challenges in rural areas. Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas said both institutions could work together on the construction of roads on peat soil and
KUCHING: Sarawak’s power to regulate its gas resources is legally sound and protected under the Malaysia Agreement 1963 (MA63). Kota Sentosa assemblyman, Wilfred Yap Sau Sin, stressed that Sarawak’s position cannot be equated with the Peninsular states due to constitutional differences. He was responding to remarks made by former Malaysia
KUCHING: Sarawak United Peoples’ Party (SUPP) refuted claims that the state’s ongoing dispute with PETRONAS concerns oil royalties. Its Secretary-General, Datuk Sebastian Ting Chiew Yew, said the disagreement stems from PETRONAS’ refusal to recognise Sarawak’s Distribution of Gas Ordinance (DGO) 2016. He was responding to recent remarks by Machang Member
KUCHING: Tsuwave claimed the inaugural Kuching Dodgeball Social League (KDSL) 2025 championship title after a high-stakes grand finale on Thursday. The final, held at Arena Sukan, saw Tsuwave edge out Crocodoodle 6-4 in a tense and closely contested match. Kuching Dodgeball Association (KDA) President, Darren Robin, expressed his satisfaction with
MIRI: Entrepreneurs, especially those running small and micro businesses, are reminded not to fall prey to illegal money lending schemes. The Sarawak Bumiputera Entrepreneurs Chamber (DUBS) Miri Branch has raised concern over the growing number of illegal advertisements offering unlicensed loans, which often target vulnerable business owners. It stressed that
KUCHING: A landowner left stranded without legal access to his property following a highway project will have his temporary route maintained, with a permanent solution in the works. Kota Sentosa assemblyman Wilfred Yap gave this assurance, stressing that efforts are ongoing to resolve the matter. The access issue stems from
SERIAN: The Serian Agrofest 2025, scheduled from May 23 to 25 at Dataran Mutiara Tebedu, will mark the first time this agricultural event is held in the division. It is part of a series of roadshows leading up to the Sarawak Agrofest. Deputy Minister for Food Industry, Commodity, and Regional
KUCHING: Sarawak is working on a mechanism to upgrade and maintain some 7,000 km of abandoned logging roads across the state, in response to growing concerns over their deteriorating condition. Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas said the Infrastructure and Port Development Ministry and the Public Works Department (PWD)
UNITED KINGDOM: Sarawak is studying urban renewal models in Manchester as part of its plan to address future public housing and transport needs. Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Dr Sim Kui Hian said the effort is aligned with Sarawak’s target to increase affordable housing units from 3,000 to 20,000. “We need