KUCHING: Sarawak is set to host the EIC CONNECT Energy Borneo, 2025, with the conference scheduled to be held on Fed 25 to 26 next year at the Hikmah Exchange Event Centre. Deputy Minister of Energy and Environmental Sustainability Datuk Dr Hazland Abang Hipni said the conference is the state
THE Serian Divisional Health Office has been doing its part organising community health talks among school-going children to increase awareness on the dangers of contracting Hepatitis B infection. Deputy Minister for Public Health, Housing, and Local Government Datuk Michael Tiang Ming Tee sId the office has also actively taken public
THE Sarawak government’s foray into the aerospace industry, led by Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg, has received all-round support. Azizul Annuar Adenan (GPS-Tanjong Datu) noted that Sarawak is preparing for a booming aerospace industry in the next few years. With initiatives like a state-run airline, students
SARAWAK should establish its very own ride-hailing company with a fleet of commercial vehicles serving residential areas, ART stations, hospitals and major malls. The suggestion comes from Datuk Lo Khere Chiang (GPS-Batu Kitang) who said that fares can be subsidised to ensure affordability, thus reducing private vehicle use. “Buses could
SARAWAK and Sabah must secure at least 74 parliamentary seats or more to obtain veto power to safeguard their constitutional rights, which could otherwise be compromised, said Datuk Lo Khere Chiang (GPS-Batu Kitang). Currently, the two Borneo states hold only 56 seats, which accounts for less than one third of
THE ‘Proposed Roads Linking Miri-Marudi, Marudi-Mulu (Long Melinau) And Long Panai-Long Lama (MMMLL)’, overseen by the Regional Corridor Development Authority (RECODA), is slated for tender in Quarter 1 of the upcoming year. Deputy Minister for Infrastructure and Port Development, Datuk Aidel Lariwoo, disclosed that the project is in the tender
SARAWAK under Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg is moving towards zero waste with an aim to eliminate waste by designing and managing products and processes to reduce the volume and toxicity of waste and materials, conserve and recover all resources, and not burn or bury them.
THE recognition of Native Customary Rights (NCR) must not be overlooked or diminished in the process of establishing conservation areas, says Baru Bian (GPS-Ba’Kelalan). He added that the state government should take proactive steps to engage with NCR landowners and communities, ensuring their voices are heard, and their rights are
UNREGULATED and unlicenced open burning has caused multiple health problems for humans, says Dr Simon Sinang Bada (GPS-Tebedu). He added that economic activities such oil palm plantation often require opening up new land. “If unchecked, these plantation owners will do open burning, which could caused haze. “As we know, haze
THE Natural Resources and Environment Bill 2024 will provide a sustainable management of natural resources, guidance on sustainable practices that balance immediate economic benefits with long-term environmental health. Ketibas assembly Lidam Assan said the Bill enacted will ensure prudent implementation and management of our natural resources which will generate revenue,