KUCHING: The recent call for the resignation of Works Minister Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi based on a narrow interpretation of “cabinet responsibility” is a legalistic distraction that fails to grasp the profound and historical grievances of the people of Sarawak and constitutional reality of Sarawak’s role in Malaysia. Practising
KUCHING: After prioritising basic infrastructure, the Greater Kuching Coordinated Development Agency (GKCDA) wants to turn its focus towards socio-economic development to ensure rural communities enjoy long-term and inclusive growth. Its special administrative officer, Datuk Ik Pahon Joyik said while roads, bridges and water supply remain important foundations, the next critical
BAU: The long-standing parking congestion at Bau Hospital is set to ease following the completion of an additional parking lot project within the hospital ground. The 62 new parking lots are also expected to bring much-needed relief to patients, visitors and healthcare workers who have endured years of limited parking
BAU: A community-based programme titled ‘She Creates, She Sustains’ organised by social enterprise Pungu Borneo has emerged as a meaningful platform to uplift local women by nurturing their creativity while strengthening their economic independence. Held in Tasik Hall, Tasik Biru, the programme brought together women from surrounding villages within Tasik
BAU: Locals in Bau and Tasik Biru have been urged to venture into producing mechanised and value-added products to tap into the growing tourism and development potential in the area. Tasik Biru state assemblyman, Datuk Henry Jinep, said the absence of local merchandise reflects a missed economic opportunity, especially with
KUCHING: The Greater Kuching Coordinated Development Agency (GKCDA) has approved allocations amounting to millions of ringgit to implement a series of sensitive development projects, including critical water supply improvements in Opar and Tanjung Datu. GKCDA special administrative officer Datuk Ik Pahon Joyik said the projects were identified by elected representatives
KUCHING: Sarawak’s ownership of its petroleum resources is not a matter of sentiment; it is a right firmly anchored in constitutional safeguards, international treaties, and valid state laws. Practising lawyer Wejok Tomik said the legal bedrock of the state’s claims over its oil and gas resources are established on five
KUCHING: Long-standing water supply issues faced by 18 villages are expected to ease with the implementation of a rural water supply project in the Puncak Borneo constituency. MP Datuk Willie Mongin has reminded villagers that it is therefore important they cooperate with government agencies and contractors who will implement the
KUCHING: The international achievements of Sarawakian aerospace and technology leader Abdul Qaiyum Alidin continue to strengthen the state’s aspirations to emerge as a regional aerospace and space economy hub. The deputy dean of the Faculty of Aerospace Engineering at i-CATS University College has recently received three international recognitions for his
KUCHING: Projects implemented under the Greater Kuching Coordinated Development Agency (GKCDA) are progressing according to plan, with no “sick projects” recorded to date. GKCDA special administrative officer Datuk Ik Pahon Joyik said continuous monitoring, strict governance mechanisms and close coordination among implementing agencies have ensured that projects approved under the