PREMIER Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg’s recent announcement of a two-month bonus for state civil servants and a one-off payment of RM700 for federal civil servants serving in the state has been widely welcomed as a timely gesture of appreciation, especially amid rising living costs and financial
KUCHING: Sarawak is turning to agroforestry and regenerative agriculture as central strategies to enhance climate resilience while generating new revenue. Deputy Minister for Energy and Environmental Sustainability, Datuk Dr Hazland Abang Hipni, shared insights from his recent participation at COP30 in Brazil, where global leaders discussed sustainable land management and
KOTA SAMARAHAN: Over RM300,000 in nine-day sales has set a new benchmark for the Samarahan Food and Culture Festival (SFCF), surpassing its RM250,000 target since the event began nine years ago. Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts Minister Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah said the figure reflected the festival’s
KOTA SAMARAHAN: A sum of RM12 million has been set aside for the MADANI Adopted Village (Kampung Angkat MADANI) programme, with 12 villages receiving RM1 million each, bringing tangible improvements to rural communities nationwide. Home Minister, Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail, said the initiative, implemented through various Home Ministry (KDN)
KUCHING: Sarawak’s disaster response units are fully prepared for the prevailing rainy season, thus major events such as the upcoming Sarawak International Festival of Music and Arts (SIFMA) 2025 can proceed as planned. Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts Minister Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah said the state is
KUCHING: The Sarawak International Festival of Music and Arts (SIFMA) 2025 returns this December with an expanded line-up, broader regional participation and new artistic elements as Sarawak strengthens its creative and performing arts scene. Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts Minister Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah said the sixth
HIS earliest foray into leadership came from his roots in Kampung Surabaya Hilir, Kuching, where friends and neighbours encouraged him to take on responsibilities that eventually led him into politics. Though he initially wants to pursue a career as a specialist doctor, Pantai Damai state assemblyman, Datuk Dr Abdul Rahman
LIMBANG records the highest number of land and crop compensation cases in Sarawak, with 80 cases involving RM9.3 million in payouts. Deputy Minister in the Premier’s Department (Native Law and Customs), Datuk Jefferson Jamit Unyat, said that the Sarawak Native Court has registered 303 cases statewide, totalling RM19.2 million. “According
THE carbon credit initiative through the Forest Carbon Activity gives Sarawak an opportunity to diversify the state’s revenue through the international carbon market. Deputy Minister for Urban Planning, Land Administration and Environment Datuk Len Talif Saleh said a range of training and capacity-building programmes for rural communities are provided by
THE Sarawak government is exploring plans to preserve the old Siniawan police station as a heritage site and potential tourist attraction, while promoting Siniawan town as a tourism destination. Deputy Minister of Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts Datuk Snowdan Lawan said his ministry, through the Sarawak Museums Department, is