Author: Sharifah Nong Jasima

New sewage system almost done

THE Kuching Centralised Sewage System Package 2 is expected to be completed by July 20. Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Dr. Sim Kui Hian said that the project, which costs RM750 million, began on September 15, 2017. “It covers Kampung Gita, part of Jalan Matang, Jalan Tun Abdul Rahman Yaakub, and

Strong Q1 with RM3.62 bln in exports

Sarawak’s palm oil sector continues its upward trajectory, recording a total export value of RM3.62 billion in the first quarter of 2024. “The remarkable growth in Fresh Fruit Bunch (FFB) production can be attributed to several factors, including enhanced labour supply and the expansion of mature palm areas. Sarawak boasts

Sarawak’s hydrogen buses a journey of success

THE hydrogen buses have been on a journey of success, with their ridership steadily climbing, having carried a total of 57,765 passengers from September 2020 to March 2024. Transport Minister Datuk Seri Lee Kim Shin stated that the average monthly ridership from January 2024 to April 2024 reached 1,869 passengers,

TYT conveys heartfelt condolences

KUCHING: The Head of State Tun Pehin Sri Dr Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar has conveyed his heartfelt condolences to Datuk Mutang Tagal’s family on the passing of the 20th President of the Senate. Sharifah Nong-Jasima, the second daughter of the Head of State, said her father was devastated to hear

PTPTN regulation on early loan repayment absurd

THE PTPTN regulation that denied students who have repaid their loans early the opportunity to enjoy the 30 percent subsidy for Sarawak graduates’ higher education fund loans provided by the Sarawak government was nonsensical. Bukit Assek assemblyman Chieng Jin Ek said that the regulation was unreasonable because it contradicted with

Rep expresses concern over rising number of scams

Bukit Assek assemblyman Chieng Jin Ek has expressed his deep concern over the escalating number of scams and security issues plaguing Sarawak. He quoted Bernama as reporting that the Sarawak Police Commissioner Datuk Mancha Ata revealed 240 cases with losses totalling RM7,811,623.87 in the first month of 2024, and there

Meeting self-sufficiency via Chinese technology transfer

MERADONG assemblyman, Datuk Ding Kuong Hiing is optimistic about the potential of the Chinese Hybrid Rice Cultivation project through technology transfer from Chinese hybrid rice experts and guidance provided by relevant agencies in Sarawak. He said that Onemas Sdn Bhd, a local paddy company, has effectively conducted a trial pilot

Padungan rep’s action chided

BY SHARIFAH NONG-JASIMA Deputy Minister in the Premier’s Department (Corporate Affairs and UKAS) Datuk Abdullah Saidol expressed his disappointment in Padungan assemblyman Chong Chieng Jen’s refusal to support the motion of appreciation to the late Tun Pehin Sri Abdul Taib Mahmud, the former Head of State. “I was taken aback

Ports revenues must be returned to Sarawak Treasury

THE introduction of Sarawak Ports Authority Bill 2024 is well-timed and aligns with the state’s goal of realising the Post COVID-19 Development Strategy 2030 (PCDS 2023). Katibas assemblyman Lidam Assan said that ports support economic activities and growth for Sarawak as a pivotal connection between land and sea. “This Bill