ALL 1,106 government services in Sarawak will be made fully accessible online by 2030 as part of the state’s digital transformation agenda. Premier, Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg, in his winding-up speech at the State Legislative Assembly, said that this comprehensive digitalisation initiative is central to enhancing
NEARLY RM626 million have been disbursed to Native Customary Rights (NCR) landowners for developing their lands under the Joint Venture Model. Minister for Food Industry, Commodity and Regional Development, Datuk Seri Dr Stephen Rundi Utom, said under the initiative, approximately 91,612 hectares of NCR lands had been developed through 46
THE Ministry of Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts is open to supporting tourism-related proposals brought forward by state assemblymen, with several initiatives already under review. Minister Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah said this in response to a proposal raised during the State Legislative Assembly (DUN) sitting here. He
SARAWAK is setting its sights on becoming a regional leader in various emerging tourism sub-sectors, with focused initiatives underway to boost health, educational, lake, border, and digital tourism. According to Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts Minister, Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah health tourism has emerged as a strong
THE Sarawak government is intensifying its global tourism push through strategic initiatives spearheaded by the Ministry of Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts. This is being undertaken in collaboration with the Sarawak Tourism Board (STB), STATOS and STATOB. Minister Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah said his ministry is committed
SARAWAKIANS travelling home for the Gawai Dayak celebration can look forward to increased flight availability; as the Ministry of Transport continues to work closely with its federal counterparts and airlines to meet festive travel demand. According to the Transport Minister Datuk Seri Lee Kim Shin, his ministry has ensured a
SARAWAK’S commitment to modernising its aviation infrastructure has taken a major leap forward with the appointment of an international consultant, working jointly with a local firm, to carry out the Site Verification and Feasibility Study for the proposed new Kuching International Airport (KIA). According to Transport Minister Datuk Seri Lee
THE Sarawak government is intensifying efforts to improve cross-border connectivity and reduce congestion at key entry points between Sarawak and Brunei, says Datuk Seri Lee Kim Shin. The Minister of Transport said the state is actively implementing initiatives to improve traffic flow and border-crossing efficiency at several Immigration, Customs, Quarantine
THE implementation of the Permit to Enter Coupe (PEC) system is a vital step in ensuring that mangrove forest resources in Sarawak are managed legally, systematically, and sustainably, said Natural Resources and Urban Development Deputy Minister, Datuk Len Talif Salleh. Regarding the state’s forestry governance efforts, Len Talif said that
INTERNET connectivity in the Murum constituency has reached 96.1 per cent, and further upgrades are expected under the upcoming JENDELA Phase 2 initiative. Responding to a question raised during the Sarawak State Legislative Assembly (DUN) sitting, Telecommunication Deputy Minister, Liwan Lagang, said that efforts to improve digital infrastructure are ongoing.