AWLA Dris, an assemblyman from Simunjan, never intended to become an elected representative. However, the political climate in 2016 left the state seat vacant, which he had to fill. He was hesitant at first, but he accepted it as a responsibility to serve the community, leaving his long-established life as
WASTE is not wasteful, but useful, said Datuk Sri Wong Soon Koh (Bawang Assan) as he backed the Sustainable Resources and Waste Management Bill, 2025. Wong said the Bill marks a major shift in Sarawak’s waste management, transforming it from a disposal burden into an economic asset through technology, regulations
THE Sustainable Resources and Waste Management Bill 2025 will transform Sarawak’s waste sector into a renewable-energy and revenue-generating industry, potentially unlocking 1,330 megawatts (MW) of clean energy. According to Stampin assemblyman Wilfred Yap, the Bill marks a fundamental shift from traditional waste disposal towards a circular, commercially viable green economy.
OPAR assemblyman Billy Sujang has called for a stronger, more enforceable Sustainable Resources and Waste Management Bill 2025, cautioning that Sarawak faces escalating waste volumes, overstretched landfills, and deepening inequality in urban and rural waste services. While debating the Bill, he said national studies show that urban residents in Peninsular
SARAWAK must urgently embrace sustainable resource management and convert waste into a new source of economic value. Kalaka state assemblyman, Mohamad Duri, said the Sustainable Resources and Wastes Management Bill, 2025, is therefore a crucial step in ensuring Sarawak’s environmental security, economic resilience, and long-term sustainability. “Sustainable resources and waste
KUCHING: Sarawak is positioning itself as a new destination for stand-up comedy, with state leaders and industry players seeing the genre as a fresh driver for both the creative economy and tourism. Deputy Minister for Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts, Datuk Snowdan Lawan, said stand-up comedy offers a different
THE Sarawak Government must expand its Cabinet to keep pace with the state’s accelerating transformation and modern governance demands. Tebedu assemblyman Dr Simon Sinang Bada said enabling the appointment of up to four additional Cabinet members, is essential as Sarawak’s responsibilities have grown tremendously, while the size of its Cabinet
SARAWAK must expand its State Cabinet to cope with rapidly growing socio-economic demands and structural governance challenges. Tebedu assemblyman Dr Simon Sinang Bada said this while debating in support of the Constitution of Sarawak (Amendment) Bill 2025 at the DUN sitting on Monday. He said the state’s development landscape has
KUCHING: Kuching North City Hall (DBKU) won two prestigious honours at the International Awards for Liveable Communities (LivCom Awards) 2025 in Istanbul, Turkey. DBKU received the Silver Award in the Whole City category at the awards held from November 18 to 21. The award is in recognition of major cities
KUCHING: As mental exhaustion, workplace stress, and multi-role burnout continue to rise across Malaysia, The Care Circle has expanded its psychological support initiatives to Sarawak, introducing a suite of programmes designed to help individuals rediscover balance, identity, and emotional resilience. The Care Circle, founded on psychological principles and built by
