Kota Sentosa assemblyman, Wilfred Yap Yau Sin, has criticised Violet Yong (DAP-Pending) for what he described as repeated theatrics and sweeping accusations in the Sarawak State Legislative Assembly, particularly over the delayed Baleh Dam project. “I must express my disappointment with the Member for Pending and how she always chooses
ALTHOUGH the Sarawak government’s upcoming Free Tertiary Education Scheme (FTES) marks a milestone in expanding access to higher education, it must not come at the expense of students pursuing Arts and Humanities courses, said Bawang Assan assemblyman Datuk Seri Wong Soon Koh. Wong commended the state’s decision to implement FTES
THE dissolution of the Infrastructure Development Trust Fund (the Fund) is necessary in order for the state’s infrastructure planning and finance processes be updated. Datuk Lo Khere Chiang (GPS-Batu Kitang) said the Fund, established in 1985 to support private developers in building essential infrastructure for new housing estates, had served
THE ongoing rabies outbreak in Sarawak continues to pose a serious threat to public health, and Opar assemblyman Billy Sujang has called for swift government action to stop additional deaths and end the fatal illness. Sujang highlighted the staggering toll of the outbreak since its resurgence in 2017, raising the
THE Infrastructure Development Trust Fund (Dissolution) Bill, 2025 is necessary to modernise Sarawak’s infrastructure planning and financing processes, says Batu Kitang assemblyman Lo Khere Chiang. He said the trust fund, established in 1985 to support private developers in building essential infrastructure for new housing estates, had served its historical purpose.
THE recent flash floods in Miri, caused by a convergence of extreme rainfall and tidal surges, have spurred the Sarawak government to fast-track flood mitigation projects worth over RM75 million. Deputy Minister of Public Health and Housing (Local Government) Datuk Dr Penguang Manggil, described the downpour as a “sky burst”
KUCHING: True leadership is not defined by titles but by action and purpose, a call to arms echoed powerfully at the Sarawak Leadership Talk, where the state’s digital future took centre stage. The talk, themed ‘Pioneering Progress – Leadership In Shaping Sarawak’s Digital Future’, brought together visionary minds to reflect,
KUCHING: Sarawak’s efforts to develop a highly skilled, future-ready workforce took a major step forward as the Sarawak Skills Development Centre (Sarawak Skills) formalised two significant partnerships with Halliburton Energy Services (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd and Sarawak Digital Economy Corporation Bhd (SDEC). The signing ceremonies, held today at the Sarawak Skills
KUCHING: Dewan Bandaraya Kuching Utara (DBKU) has voiced strong support for a community-led proposal to rejuvenate the Kuching heritage area, particularly around the iconic Carpenter Street. According to DBKU mayor Datuk Hilmy Othman, the initiative—driven by local businesses and temple-related associations—aims to beautify the area and introduce new business activities
KUCHING: The 10th edition of the Siol International Mountain Bike Challenge (SIMBC) has officially secured the prestigious Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI) Category 1 (C1) status, placing Sarawak firmly on the global map as a premier destination for competitive mountain biking and sports tourism. Announcing the achievement, Tourism, Creative Industry and
